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    Zoom Through Video Job Interviews With These Tips for Applicants and Hiring Managers
    nursing professional development
    Zoom Through Video Job Interviews With These Tips for Applicants and Hiring Managers
    January 22, 2021
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    Treatment side effects
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    December 18, 2020
    In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
    Nurse staffing
    In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
    December 11, 2020
    Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country
    Access to cancer care
    Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country
    December 04, 2020
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    Oncology nurse influence
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    November 27, 2020
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    FDA Warns Against Wearing Face Masks With Metal During MRI Exams
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Warns Against Wearing Face Masks With Metal During MRI Exams

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on December 7, 2020, informing patients and healthcare providers that patients may be injured if they wear face masks with metal parts and coatings during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. Metal parts (e.g., nose pieces, nanoparticles, or antimicrobial coatings that may contain metal such as silver or copper) may become hot and burn patients during MRIs. 

    December 10, 2020
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    Oncology nurse influence

    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists

    Research shows that climate change is associated with profound disruptions to biodiversity and changes in biogeochemical flow, but what does the health of our planet have to do with oncology nursing? 

    November 27, 2020
    How Nurses Can ‘Curb the Spread’ and Support Themselves
    COVID-19

    How Nurses Can ‘Curb the Spread’ and Support Themselves

    As the United States reopens and social distancing moves into different phases, concerns remain about containing the COVID-19 coronavirus. Anxiety and stress are high as nurses and other healthcare professionals who are caring for COVID-19 positive patients are worried about their own health and the health of their families. A paramount fear is inadvertently spreading the virus to ourselves or our loved ones.

    June 05, 2020
    Share Your Comments About Hazardous Drugs With NIOSH
    Oncology drug research

    Share Your Comments About Hazardous Drugs With NIOSH

    As part of the update process for the List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on the draft documents through June 30, 2020.

    May 12, 2020
    COVID-19 patient education
    Clinical practice

    COVID-19 Talking Points for Patients With Cancer, Caregivers, and Family Members

    To keep our communities safe and the most vulnerable people healthy, everyone needs to stay at home as much as possible. But patients with cancer and survivors must take extra steps to help maintain their health and safety. These patient education talking points can help people with cancer, as well as their family members and caregivers, stay well while staying at home.

    May 12, 2020
    'Lost on the Front Lines'; Physicians Campaign Congress; Policymakers on COVID-19
    COVID-19

    'Lost on the Front Lines'; Physicians Campaign Congress; Policymakers on COVID-19

    Healthcare workers in the United States accounted for 20% of all deaths caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to date. The Guardian and Kaiser Health News partnered to document every healthcare worker who’s died from COVID-19 in response to the absence of a reliable nationwide database.

    April 21, 2020
    Fear on the Front Lines of COVID-19 in the United States
    COVID-19

    Fear on the Front Lines of COVID-19 in the United States

    As oncology nurses in Chicago, IL, on the front lines of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in the United States, fear, anxiety, anger, and frustration are just some of the emotions that have been festering in me and my coworkers since the beginning of 2020. It seems like an endless era, and I’m scared: for my patients, coworkers, and family. 

    April 17, 2020
    Democrats Draft Fourth COVID-Response Bill; Trump Extends Social Distancing; Some Legislation Perpetuates Nursing Shortage
    COVID-19

    Democrats Draft Fourth COVID-Response Bill; Trump Extends Social Distancing; Some Legislation Perpetuates Nursing Shortage

    On March 30, 2020, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives began drafting a fourth COVID-19 coronavirus relief package to include substantial infrastructure investments, said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi said the legislation could be ready for a vote by late April.  

    April 06, 2020
    State Governors Lead U.S. Response to COVID-19
    Safety

    State Governors Lead U.S. Response to COVID-19

    Although the United States federal government is coordinating the nation’s public health campaign against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the states—and the governors in particular—are coordinating across the country and party lines to implement containment plans using all the public and private tools at their disposal. 

    April 06, 2020
    White House: We Need the American People’s Help to Fight Coronavirus
    Safety

    White House: We Need the American People’s Help to Fight Coronavirus

    With almost daily public briefings, the White House is taking a more aggressive approach to communicating updates on the COVID-19 coronavirus to the American population.  

    April 01, 2020
    CDC Releases Healthcare Professional Preparedness Checklist for COVID-19
    Safety

    CDC Releases Healthcare Professional Preparedness Checklist for COVID-19

    Although many federal health agencies are involved in the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, central to every discussion has been the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Charged with the safety of the American public’s health, CDC is spearheading the United States’ epidemiologic approach, including how healthcare workers should recognize, test for, report, and respond to the coronavirus. 

    March 31, 2020
    FDA Requires New Health Warnings for Cigarette Packages, Advertisements
    Health Policy

    FDA Requires New Health Warnings for Cigarette Packages, Advertisements

    Change at the federal level takes time and perseverance. Thanks to great effort from the smoking cessation community—including ONS—the federal government is updating package and advertising warning for tobacco products for the first time since 1984. Advocates have been calling on agencies to exercise authority over tobacco products along with their marketing and distribution, and on March 17, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule requiring new health warning labels for cigarette packages and advertisements.

    March 25, 2020
    HHS Changes Regulatory Action During COVID-19 Pandemic
    Health Policy

    HHS Changes Regulatory Action During COVID-19 Pandemic

    The alarmingly quick spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has put a strain on the U.S. healthcare system, including the availability of personal protective equipment and other safety resources. The speed at which the virus spreads requires an even swifter response from federal agencies, government officials, and public health experts to combat the disease. To cut the red tape and accelerate data collection, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has used statutory authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act to survey Health Resources and Services Administration healthcare institutions to understand the current COVID-19 response, challenges institutions are facing, and ways to help.

    March 24, 2020
    ONS Meets With Trump; COVID-19 and Patients With Cancer; Senators Weigh COVID-19 Action
    COVID-19

    ONS Meets With Trump; COVID-19 and Patients With Cancer; Senators Weigh COVID-19 Action

    Alongside 11 other national nursing organizations, ONS Chief Executive Officer Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN, participated in a meeting with President Trump, Vice President Pence, and other leaders from the administration at the White House on March 18, 2020, to discuss the nursing community’s needs and response to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic. Administrators from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Coronavirus Task Force also attended.  

    March 23, 2020
    Proper PPE Procedures for COVID-19
    COVID-19

    Proper PPE Procedures for COVID-19

    Although many oncology nurses are well versed in donning and doffing (removal) of personal protective equipment (PPE) for administering hazardous drugs, but not infection control. Additionally, nursing colleagues in other specialties may not wear PPE as part of their daily practice. As the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic changes that, oncology nurses should understand PPE use for infection control to promote safety for nurses and patients.   

    March 17, 2020
    Emotional Coping Strategies for COVID-19
    Clinical practice

    Emotional Coping Strategies for COVID-19

    The COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic is turning the world, inside and outside of the hospital, upside down. Not only are oncology nurses seeing high demands at work, but changes and restrictions are being instated at home as well.

    March 16, 2020
    Prescription Drug Proposal; COVID-19 Safety Legislation; Drug Costs Outpace Inflation
    Health Policy

    Prescription Drug Proposal; COVID-19 Safety Legislation; Drug Costs Outpace Inflation

    Drug pricing is a top legislative issue for Congress, and amid rising COVID-19 concerns, health policy topics are more pressing than ever. On March 5, Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced the Lowering Prescription Drug Prices for America’s Seniors and Families Act of 2020, which would allow Medicare to negotiate prices after a drug’s patent expires as well as cap out-of-pocket prescription spending for seniors at $3,100 per year.

    March 16, 2020
    Telehealth Visits During COVID-19
    Clinical practice

    Telehealth Visits During COVID-19

    With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for practicing social distancing to slow the national risk of transmission of COVID-19 novel coronavirus, oncology nurses must take increased precautions with patients with cancer who are at increased risk for contracting or experiencing poorer outcomes from COVID-19. Patients require communication and education in these uncertain times.

    March 13, 2020
    COVID-19 Telephone Triage for Patients With Cancer
    Clinical practice

    COVID-19 Telephone Triage for Patients With Cancer

    During the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, patients might be fearful and uncertain if they should come to their clinic appointments. COVID-19 presents greater risks to older adults and people with comorbid diseases such as cancer and other chronic conditions, and patient concerns will likely increase the volume of phone calls into your clinics and telephone triage lines. Oncology nurses can use the opportunity to assess and educate patients.

    March 13, 2020
    FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Combination for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Nivolumab and Ipilimumab Combination for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    On March 10, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to the combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab (Opdivo® and Yervoy®) for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib. 

    March 12, 2020
    BD Issues Class I Recall of Alaris System Infusion Pumps
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    BD Issues Class I Recall of Alaris System Infusion Pumps

    On February 4, 2020, BD announced a recall of all lots of affected models of its Alaris System pump modules because of multiple system errors, software errors, and use-related errors. On March 6, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified it as a class I recall, its most serious level of recalls, because of the possibility of serious injuries or death.

    March 10, 2020
    Educational Framework Offers Guidance for Oral Chemo Safety at Home
    Safety

    Educational Framework Offers Guidance for Oral Chemo Safety at Home

    One aspect that ambulatory oncology nurses must consider in the greater staffing conversation is the time spent on educating patients and caregivers about oral chemotherapy safety in the home setting. Developing an educational framework to guide those conversations not only ensures that all critical information is covered but also that it’s delivered in a standard and efficient process. 

    March 10, 2020
    Supreme Court ACA Case; Cancer Moonshot; COVID-19 Outbreak
    Health Policy

    Supreme Court ACA Case; Cancer Moonshot; COVID-19 Outbreak

    As part of its focus to dismantle the 2010 healthcare law, the GOP repealed the Affordable Care Act individual mandate in 2017. Republican state attorneys general then challenged the law’s constitutionality in a series of lower court cases, and the most recent has been lingering in federal courts for more than a year. On March 2, the Supreme Court agreed to take up the issue, marking the third time the law will be heard at the highest court in the country.  

    March 09, 2020
    COVID-19 Fact Sheet and Implications for Patients With Cancer
    Clinical practice

    COVID-19 Fact Sheet and Implications for Patients With Cancer

    COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus (a large family of viruses that can cause cold-like illnesses) first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. It is a respiratory illness and can be spread from person to person, possibly through respiratory droplets during close contact. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 21, 2020.

    March 04, 2020
    Nurses Can Protect Patients From Neurotoxicity During Lumbar Puncture Procedures
    Clinical practice

    Nurses Can Protect Patients From Neurotoxicity During Lumbar Puncture Procedures

    When cleaning patients’ skin in preparation for lumbar puncture procedures, oncology nurses must consider side effects from use of various germicide solutions. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) solution has been considered the broad-spectrum germicide effective against most nosocomial yeasts and gram-positive and -negative bacteria. It’s available as 2% or 5% CHG in 70% isopropyl alcohol and is used as an antiseptic for skin preparation and central venous catheter dressings.

    January 28, 2020
    B. Braun Recalls Certain Lots of Blood Administration Sets
    Safety

    B. Braun Recalls Certain Lots of Blood Administration Sets

    Because of the potential for leakage at the joint between the blood filters and tubing, B. Braun issued a voluntary recall of 22 lots of its y-type blood administration sets in November 2019. The recalled sets are used to deliver blood from a container to a patient's vascular system through an IV catheter inserted into a vein or central venous catheter.

    December 03, 2019
    Should You Wear a Gown to Disconnect Chemo?
    Safety

    Should You Wear a Gown to Disconnect Chemo?

    The short answer is yes—guidelines from ONS, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and U.S. Pharmacopia all call for nurses to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when at risk for exposure, including disconnecting a patient’s chemotherapy. Wearing a gown and other PPE isn’t just good practice—it protects nurses at one of many touchpoints during chemotherapy administration and patient care where healthcare providers are at risk for exposure to hazardous drugs.

    October 21, 2019
    What the Research Says About Drug Interactions and Medical Cannabis
    Oncology drug research

    What the Research Says About Drug Interactions and Medical Cannabis

    Despite medical cannabis’s legalization for medical use throughout 31 different jurisdictions in the United States, practicing providers have little research and few guidelines for patient care. To address the gap, in 2018 the National Council of State Boards of Nursing published Nursing Guidelines for Medical Marijuana, which provides general nursing education and guidance—yet doesn’t discuss drug interactions, specifically. To understand how medical cannabis affects concomitant pharmaceuticals, nurses must have a basic knowledge of the endocannabinoid system (ECS).  

    October 04, 2019
    FDA Warns of Rare Lung Inflammation With Certain CDK 4/6 Inhibitors
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Warns of Rare Lung Inflammation With Certain CDK 4/6 Inhibitors

    Palbociclib (Ibrance), ribociclib (Kisqali), and abemaciclib (Verzenio) used to treat some patients with advanced breast cancers may cause rare but severe inflammation of the lungs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 13, 2019. It approved new warnings about the risk on the prescribing information and package insert for the entire class of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitor medicines. However, “the overall benefit of CDK 4/6 inhibitors is still greater than the risks when used as prescribed,” the agency noted.

    September 13, 2019
    Company Recalls TPN Bags Because of Leak and Infection Risk
    Safety

    Company Recalls TPN Bags Because of Leak and Infection Risk

    Bags used to store and administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN) are being recalled because of leaks near the divider rod and channel when the rod is removed, the Metrix Company of Dubuque, IA, announced on September 9, 2019.

    September 10, 2019
    Why Aren’t Nurses Adhering to PPE Requirements?
    Safety

    Why Aren’t Nurses Adhering to PPE Requirements?

    Oncology nurses are dedicated to providing the best, safest cancer care to their patients—protecting them from medical harm and prolonging life. But when it comes to protecting themselves, nurses sometimes take shortcuts in wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) that guards them against exposure to hazardous drugs. 

    September 10, 2019
    Evidence Supports Strategies for Better Safe Handling Practice
    Research

    Evidence Supports Strategies for Better Safe Handling Practice

    The evidence is clear: for more than 40 years, reports have confirmed that hazardous drug exposure poses significant safety risks to providers who handle many agents related to cancer treatments. Healthcare professionals experience several substantial health threats, including reproductive problems, airway and skin irritation, and cancers. Despite the potential health risks, the data are also clear: nurses routinely do not wear personal protective equipment as recommended when handling hazardous drugs.

    September 09, 2019
    Health Care in Campaigns; Respiratory Illness From Vaping; Drug Importation Politics
    Health Policy

    Health Care in Campaigns; Respiratory Illness From Vaping; Drug Importation Politics

    Chicago ONS Chapter member Janice Phillips, RN, CENP, PhD, FAAN, said it all in her op-ed published on Morning Consult. The entire Democratic field of presidential candidates has declared some form of healthcare overhaul, albeit to varying degrees of change. With expanded access and reduced costs for patients and families as a priority, the centerpiece to most presidential hopefuls’ domestic policy program is redesigning a struggling system.

    September 09, 2019
    USP <800> Brings Change, Collaboration to Pharmacy and Nursing
    Safety

    USP <800> Brings Change, Collaboration to Pharmacy and Nursing

    U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) chapter <800> provides safety measures for all healthcare workers in any setting where hazardous drugs (HDs) are used in the health system. For situations from the initial delivery of the drug to the institution through administration and disposal, USP <800> provides a vast number of safety measures intended to minimize risk and potential exposure to HDs. To meet the new requirements, medical institutions and pharmacies have had to make significant changes in various systems.

    September 03, 2019
    Handle With Care: How USP <800> Will Affect Nursing Practice
    Safe handling

    Handle With Care: How USP <800> Will Affect Nursing Practice

    Police officers wear body armor and construction workers wear hard hats. Why? Because these professions carry inherent dangers in the line of duty­—and oncology nursing does too. Statistically, healthcare workers face more workplace-related dangers than both law enforcement and construction, yet attention to safety and personal protection isn’t always a central focus. This can be especially true in cancer care, where nurses are required to administer hazardous drugs (HDs) and handle dangerous medications on a daily basis. Although safety recommendations exist, few enforceable standards are protecting nurses handling HDs.

    September 03, 2019
    The Case of the Safety Session
    Safety

    The Case of the Safety Session

    Doug is a 48-year-old triathlete who was recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) after a routine blood test showed an increase in white blood cells and a subsequent bone marrow biopsy showed greater than 20% blast cells. The medical oncologist prescribed the oral drug dasatinib. Doug and his wife meet with Staci, RN, to receive oral therapy education. During the teaching, Doug says his wife will have no trouble dispensing the dasatinib because she already prepares all of their meals and nutritional supplements.  

    August 20, 2019
    The Case of the Pregnancy Predicament
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Pregnancy Predicament

    A 33-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with fever, weight loss, and dyspnea. She is five months pregnant. A computed tomography (CT) chest scan without contrast shows a large mediastinal mass. Biopsy demonstrates Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of her abdomen and pelvis without contrast is negative for lymphadenopathy. Her echocardiogram and pulmonary function testing are normal.

    August 02, 2019
    Protect Yourself and Your Colleagues From the Dark Side of Caring
    Safety

    Protect Yourself and Your Colleagues From the Dark Side of Caring

    Nursing requires emotional energy and hard work to provide care to those we serve. However, there’s a dark side to the profession: workplace violence, or the exchanges perceived to be offensive or intimidating that can progress as far as homicide.  

    July 30, 2019
    FDA Recalls Textured Breast Implants Because of Lymphoma Risk
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Recalls Textured Breast Implants Because of Lymphoma Risk

    On July 24, 2019, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Allergan recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders because of the associated increased risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma; Allergan agreed and is removing the products from the global market.

    July 24, 2019
    The Case of the Explicit Exposure
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Explicit Exposure

    Mr. Larsen presents to the clinic for his first dose of R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride, vincristine sulfate, and prednisone) for a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Elizabeth, his oncology nurse, just started the cyclophosphamide when she is paged to the desk for a call from Mr. Larsen’s oncologist. She quickly removes her face shield and gloves as she hurriedly leaves the room to take the call. After completing the call, she returns to Mr. Larsen’s room to remove her gown.  

    July 16, 2019
    Here’s How You Can Confront Workplace Violence in a Healthcare Setting
    Safety

    Here’s How You Can Confront Workplace Violence in a Healthcare Setting

    RNs encounter workplace violence and abuse at a far higher rate than in any other profession in the United States. Although the topic is uncomfortable, it’s a very real aspect of health care for many professionals. Most nurses have likely experienced an abusive, dangerous, or violent encounter in the healthcare setting at some point in their careers.  

    July 05, 2019
    What USP Means for Safe Oncology Nursing Practice
    Safety

    What USP Means for Safe Oncology Nursing Practice

    Nurses in oncology who compound hazardous drugs may be familiar with the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) because of chapter <795> related to compounding nonsterile medications and chapter <797> addressing compounding sterile medications. But what is USP really, and why does it have an impact on oncology nursing practice?

    May 07, 2019
    Prevent Important Information From Getting Lost in Translation
    Safety

    Prevent Important Information From Getting Lost in Translation

    At the heart of patient-centered cancer care is communication and understanding, and oncology nurses have a responsibility to ensure that their patients have all the information they need to successfully navigate their cancer journey. But what happens when language barriers inhibit the flow of information between patient and practitioner? 

    April 25, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Safety Is Key in Use of Radiopharmaceuticals

    Radiopharmaceuticals, or radioactive drugs, are playing an increasing role in cancer diagnosis and treatment and thus are an increasingly relevant area of practice for oncology nurses, Paul Searfoss, BS, CNMT, ARRT (N, CT), of Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN, said during a session on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA.

    April 13, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Good Documentation Is a Nurse’s Best Defense

    Good documentation is the best defense a nurse can have in the event of a lawsuit. This was the take-home message of a presentation by Joann Wortham, MSN, JD, CPHQ, CPPS, CPHRM, of Beta Healthcare Group in Alamo, CA, a large provider of professional liability insurance for hospitals, and Cyndi Maag, RN, BA, LNCC, of Eckenrode-Maupin, a legal practice in St. Louis, MO, during a session on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA.

    April 13, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Is No Accident

    Oncology nurses must remain vigilant to protect patients and themselves from chemotherapy exposure. During a session on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA, Martha Polovich, PhD, RN, AOCN®, of Georgia State University in Atlanta, and MiKaela Olsen, APRN-CNS, MS, AOCNS®, FAAN, of Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, MD, instructed nurses on how to ensure safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in their practice settings.

    April 12, 2019
    ONS Congress

    Speakers Discuss Strategies for Reducing Workplace Violence

    Workplace violence is both highly prevalent and underreported in health care settings, according to Melissa Weigel, RN, and Lorina Welper, APRN, CNS, MS, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, who spoke during a session on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the ONS 44th Annual Congress in Anaheim, CA.

    April 12, 2019
    For Oxaliplatin Hypersensitivity Reactions, Prevention Is the Best Strategy, but Here’s How to Manage Them
    Adverse events

    For Oxaliplatin Hypersensitivity Reactions, Prevention Is the Best Strategy, but Here’s How to Manage Them

    As the use of oxaliplatin in the treatment of gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and other cancers continues to grow, so too does the incidence of hypersensitivity reactions connected to the drug. Because the development of HSRs may require patients to discontinue oxaliplatin even if it’s effective against their cancer, oncology nurses need to be able to prevent or minimize reactions whenever possible.

    April 09, 2019
    Joint Commission Focuses on Quality, Safety for 2019
    Safety

    Joint Commission Focuses on Quality, Safety for 2019

    As part of its ongoing work “to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value,” the Joint Commission hosts an annual Health Care Association Forum to educate associations about the commission’s latest initiatives and goals. Here are the outcomes that affect nursing practice in 2019.

    March 27, 2019
    Evidence Doesn’t Support Antioxidant Supplementation for Patients With Cancer
    Complementary therapy

    Evidence Doesn’t Support Antioxidant Supplementation for Patients With Cancer

    Reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxyl and superoxide radicals, singlet oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide, are byproducts of metabolic processes in the body and play an important role in regulating cell physiology and function. But uncontrolled ROS formation (oxidative stress) can result in DNA, protein, and lipid damage, which has been implicated in several diseases, including cancer. Antioxidants, produced endogenously or in supplemental form, function as ROS scavengers and inhibit oxidative stress. Popular antioxidants include vitamins C and E, selenium, beta carotene, lycopene, resveratrol, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and catechins. They are widely used to prevent cancer and its recurrence.

    March 15, 2019
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