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    Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Pafolacianine
    Drug Reference Sheet

    Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Pafolacianine

    An optical imaging agent shown to improve diagnostic accuracy, pafolacianine (CytaluxTM) was approved on November 29, 2021, for use in adult patients with known or suspected ovarian cancer as adjunct therapy in conjunction with planned intraoperative identification of malignant lesions. Pafolacianine is used in combination with a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging system that requires specialized training provided by the device manufacturer.

    March 22, 2022
    Prevent Implicit Bias in Patient Care With These Cultural Conversation Starters
    Cultural/ethnic issues

    Prevent Implicit Bias in Patient Care With These Cultural Conversation Starters

    Each clinical encounter with a patient brings together three different cultural perspectives: the patient’s, the nurse’s, and health care’s own culture. Patient-centered care acknowledges and responds to the unique needs and preferences of each patient in the context of their culture. As we approach our patients with respect, humility, and curiosity to learn more, we must ask questions to help prevent assumptions, generalizations, and implicit bias from influencing our interactions.

    March 03, 2022
    Use ClinicalTrials.gov to Find the Right Cancer Research Studies for Your Patients
    Oncology clinical trials

    Use ClinicalTrials.gov to Find the Right Cancer Research Studies for Your Patients

    Among the many online resources for identifying cancer clinical trials, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI), NCI-designated cancer centers or academic cancer centers, and drug and biotechnology companies, ClinicalTrials.gov may be the most comprehensive as a one-stop shop for patients and providers to find publicly and privately supported trials for patients.

    December 09, 2021
    Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Sotorasib
    Drug Reference Sheet

    Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Sotorasib

    After clinical trials demonstrated an overall response rate of 36% and median response duration of 10 months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted sotorasib (LumakrasTM) accelerated approval on May 28, 2021, for the treatment of adults with KRAS G12C–altered locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received at least one prior systemic therapy.

    November 23, 2021

    To discuss the information in this article with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

    To report a content error, inaccuracy, or typo, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.

    Jaime Weimer MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS®
     
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