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    ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers
    Nurse well-being
    ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers
    November 23, 2023
    Nurse Educator–Led Educational Fairs Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions
    Oncology nurse education
    Nurse Educator–Led Educational Fairs Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions
    November 10, 2023
    When the Nurse Coach Becomes the Client: How I Restored Balance and Set Goals on a Healing Journey
    Oncology nurse influence
    When the Nurse Coach Becomes the Client: How I Restored Balance and Set Goals on a Healing Journey
    November 03, 2023
    Filipino American History Month nurse standing next to flag
    Nurse empowerment
    Filipino American History Month Shines Light on the Contributions and Challenges of a Committed Community of Nurses
    October 16, 2023
    Explore Somatic Biomarker Testing Report Component Biomarker Testing
    Clinical practice
    Learn How to Read a Somatic Biomarker Testing Report
    October 06, 2023
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    Lidocaine reduces pain during sexual intercourse
    Breast cancer

    Lidocaine Reduces Pain During Sexual Intercourse for Breast Cancer Survivors

    As a greater number of patients are living beyond a cancer diagnosis, the management of health issues related to the persistent and late effects of cancer treatment is important and essential to long-term improvements in health.
    February 23, 2016
    Combination Vaccine and Docetaxel for Metastatic Breast Cancer
    Breast cancer

    Combination Vaccine and Docetaxel May Improve Survival for Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Results from an open-label, phase II, randomized clinical trial comparing docetaxel alone or in combination with PANVAC, a viral-vector cancer vaccine, in patients with metastatic breast cancer suggest that the vaccine may have some clinical benefit.
    February 16, 2016
    Cervical cancer detection
    Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    Rise in Early Cervical Cancer Detection May Be Associated With Affordable Care Act

    A new study has found an increase in the number of women younger than 26 who have received a diagnosis of early-stage cervical cancer. Researchers concluded that it is most likely the effect of the Affordable Care Act.
    February 02, 2016
    Nurse and oncology patient discuss mammograms
    Breast cancer

    Online Tool Helps Women With Mammogram Decisions

    The advice women get from expert panels differs on when and how often they should have mammograms. Many groups now advise a woman in her 40s to make an individual decision by talking with her healthcare provider about the pros and cons of mammography as well as her individual risk.
    January 19, 2016
    African American women's breast cancer rates
    Breast cancer

    African American Women’s Breast Cancer Rates Are Now Equivalent to Caucasian Women

    For the first time, the incidence of breast cancer among African American women in the United States is equal to that of Caucasian women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
    January 12, 2016
    Colorectal cancer preventable death rates
    Cancer health disparities

    Preventable Colorectal Cancer Death Rates Take a Large Economic Toll

    Disparities in colorectal death rates take a large toll on the national economy, with the greatest burden on poorer, less well-educated communities, according to a study presented at the Eighth American Association for Cancer Research Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities.
    January 05, 2016
    When chemotherapy becomes futile treatment
    Clinical practice

    Chemotherapy Near the End of Life Questioned

    A new study has added to the growing body of medical literature questioning widespread use of chemotherapy near the end of life in patients with cancer who have poor prognoses. The findings were reported in JAMA Oncology.
    October 13, 2015
    Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy for metastatic ovarian cancer
    Ovarian cancer

    Effective Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Is Underused

    A new study reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has shown that fewer than half of women with metastatic ovarian cancer are receiving an effective treatment that could improve ovarian cancer outcomes.
    October 13, 2015
    Cancer warning signs go ignored
    Cancer prevention

    Many Ignore Cancer Warning Signs, According to New Study

    Worldwide, cancer is one of the leading causes of death, but a new study reported in PLoS One has found that most people ignore cancer warning signs, attributing them to symptoms of less serious illnesses.
    February 03, 2015
    Bacteria increases chemotherapy effectiveness
    Cancer treatments

    Intestinal Bacteria Increases Effectiveness of Chemotherapy

    A new study reported in Science suggests that some chemotherapy works more effectively with the help of intestinal bacteria.
    February 04, 2014
    Promising new oncology drugs
    Cancer treatments

    Several Promising New Cancer Drugs Could Come to Market by 2015

    Many promising studies presented at the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting involved new cancer drugs that empower the body’s defense system.
    August 27, 2013
    Chemotherapy

    Risk of Miscarriage Is Increased for Nurses Handling Chemotherapy

    April 04, 2012

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    Deborah McBride RN, PhD, CPON®
     
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