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Professional Oncology Navigation Task Force Releases Oncology Navigation Standards of Practice

Today, six oncology-focused professional and patient organizations, including the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), published standards for use in oncology navigation care. With input from many major navigation-focused disciplines, the standards guide best practices for care providers across cancer settings.

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Anxiety and Depression Are Biggest Concerns for Patients With Cancer, Survivors, Caregivers

Cancer research

Anxiety and Depression Are Biggest Concerns for Patients With Cancer, Survivors, Caregivers

FDA Approves Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

The Historic Art of Paper Folding Can Also Enhance Healing

Nurse well-being

The Historic Art of Paper Folding Can Also Enhance Healing

FDA Informs Healthcare Professionals of Prefilled Saline Flush Syringe Conservation Strategies

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Informs Healthcare Professionals of Prefilled Saline Flush Syringe Conservation Strategies

Fiber—but Not Probiotics—Boosts Immunotherapy Response for Melanoma

Fiber—but Not Probiotics—Boosts Immunotherapy Response for Melanoma

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Pafolacianine

Drug Reference Sheet

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Pafolacianine

FDA Approves Nivolumab and Relatlimab-Rmbw for Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Nivolumab and Relatlimab-Rmbw for Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

Advocate for Equal Access for Next Generation Sequencing and Clinical Trials

Ethics in nursing

Advocate for Equal Access for Next Generation Sequencing and Clinical Trials

FDA Approves Olaparib for Adjuvant Treatment of High-Risk Early Breast Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Olaparib for Adjuvant Treatment of High-Risk Early Breast Cancer

$FDA Approves Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma$

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

FDA Approves Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Platinum-Doublet Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Even Insured Patients With Advanced Cancer Experience Financial Toxicity

Patient financial advocacy

Even Insured Patients With Advanced Cancer Experience Financial Toxicity

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: PALB2

Genetics & genomics

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: PALB2

FDA Reports Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 250 ml in Excel Because of Fluid Leakage or Low Fill Volume

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Reports Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 250 ml in Excel Because of Fluid Leakage or Low Fill Volume

Mama at the Bar: Using Analogies to Understand Targeted Therapies

Nursing education

Mama at the Bar: Using Analogies to Understand Targeted Therapies

Rural Populations’ Fatalistic Perceptions About Cancer May Contribute to Cancer Disparities

Cancer research

Rural Populations’ Fatalistic Perceptions About Cancer May Contribute to Cancer Disparities

Nursing Diversity Is Critical to Address Health Disparities

Oncology nurse influence

Nursing Diversity Is Critical to Address Health Disparities

Nursing Considerations for ICI-Related Myocarditis

Cancer research

Nursing Considerations for ICI-Related Myocarditis

Prevent Implicit Bias in Patient Care With These Cultural Conversation Starters

Cultural Competency

Prevent Implicit Bias in Patient Care With These Cultural Conversation Starters

ONS Launches New Learning Extension Activities for Popular Cancer Basics Course

ONS Launches New Learning Extension Activities for Popular Cancer Basics Course

Specialized Risk Calculator May Reduce Disparities for Black Patients With Breast Cancer

Cancer health disparities

Specialized Risk Calculator May Reduce Disparities for Black Patients With Breast Cancer

Diversity in Nursing Begins at the Student Level

Nursing education

Diversity in Nursing Begins at the Student Level

Diversity in Nursing

Oncology nurse pride

Diversity in Nursing

New Selection Process Supports Diversity on the ONS Board of Directors

New Selection Process Supports Diversity on the ONS Board of Directors

February 28, 2022

FDA Reports Safety Announcement for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Reports Safety Announcement for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps

February 24, 2022

Music Reminds You of the Love You Deserve

Nurse well-being

Music Reminds You of the Love You Deserve

February 24, 2022

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors May Increase Risk of Serious Infection

Cancer research

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors May Increase Risk of Serious Infection

February 23, 2022

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

Drug Reference Sheet

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

February 22, 2022

Real-World Usage Reports Show That ONS Guidelines™ Empower Nurses to Provide Best Patient Care

Putting evidence into practice (PEP)

Real-World Usage Reports Show That ONS Guidelines™ Empower Nurses to Provide Best Patient Care

February 18, 2022

Boards and Committees Need Oncology APRN Voices. Will You Step Up to the Challenge?

Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

Boards and Committees Need Oncology APRN Voices. Will You Step Up to the Challenge?

February 17, 2022

Immunotherapy After Surgery May Prevent Early-Stage Melanoma Recurrence

Cancer research

Immunotherapy After Surgery May Prevent Early-Stage Melanoma Recurrence

February 16, 2022

Master the Essentials of Effective Communication

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Master the Essentials of Effective Communication

February 15, 2022

COVID-19’s Impact on Our Nursing Leaders

COVID-19’s Impact on Our Nursing Leaders

February 14, 2022

We Are Four Million Nurses, Hear Us Roar

We Are Four Million Nurses, Hear Us Roar

February 10, 2022

Geriatric Assessments Reduce Side Effect Incidence in Older Adults With Cancer

Cancer research

Geriatric Assessments Reduce Side Effect Incidence in Older Adults With Cancer

February 09, 2022

Evidence Defines Nursing Implications for Combination Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Combination therapy

Evidence Defines Nursing Implications for Combination Cancer Treatment Side Effects

February 08, 2022

Nursing Considerations for Isatuximab Combination Therapy

Combination therapy

Nursing Considerations for Isatuximab Combination Therapy

February 08, 2022

ONS Members’ Patient and Nurse Wellness Programs Embody 2022 Black History Month Theme

ONS Members’ Patient and Nurse Wellness Programs Embody 2022 Black History Month Theme

February 04, 2022

How Liquid Biopsies Are Used in Cancer Treatment Selection

Cancer treatments

How Liquid Biopsies Are Used in Cancer Treatment Selection

February 03, 2022

Combination CDK4/6 and Fulvestrant Has Survival Benefits in Late-Stage Breast Cancer

Cancer research

Combination CDK4/6 and Fulvestrant Has Survival Benefits in Late-Stage Breast Cancer

February 02, 2022

The Pharmacist’s Role in Combination Cancer Treatments

Combination therapy

The Pharmacist’s Role in Combination Cancer Treatments

February 01, 2022

Today’s Immunotherapy Combinations

Today’s Immunotherapy Combinations

February 01, 2022

What the Evidence Says About Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formula Xiao Yao San for Depression and Anxiety

Complementary therapy

What the Evidence Says About Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formula Xiao Yao San for Depression and Anxiety

January 28, 2022

Never Smokers With Lung Cancer May Have One of Three Molecular Subtypes

Never Smokers With Lung Cancer May Have One of Three Molecular Subtypes

January 26, 2022

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Ivosidenib

Drug Reference Sheet

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Ivosidenib

January 25, 2022

Cancer Cells’ Aneuploidy May Be Why They Resist Treatment

Cancer research

Cancer Cells’ Aneuploidy May Be Why They Resist Treatment

January 19, 2022

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: CDH1 and Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer

Genetics & genomics

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: CDH1 and Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer

January 18, 2022

FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8 mg/5 ml Because of Microbial Contamination

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Reports Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8 mg/5 ml Because of Microbial Contamination

January 13, 2022

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