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Clinical Full-Body Skin Examination Identifies Twice the Number of Cancers

A dermatologist-performed total-body skin examination (TBSE) identifies more than two times the number of skin cancers than patients or other providers discovered, researchers reported in the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology. The cancers may otherwise have gone undiagnosed, leading to later-stage disease and poorer outcomes.

November 03, 2021

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Genetic Counselors Help Patients and Providers Understand Biomarker Testing Goals and Results

Targeted therapy

Genetic Counselors Help Patients and Providers Understand Biomarker Testing Goals and Results

November 02, 2021

Bringing Biosignatures to the Bedside

Targeted therapy

Bringing Biosignatures to the Bedside

November 02, 2021

FDA Approves Asciminib for Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Asciminib for Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

November 01, 2021

Volunteer Leaders Uphold ONS’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Volunteer Leaders Uphold ONS’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

November 01, 2021

Find Solace in Silence

Nurse well-being

Find Solace in Silence

October 28, 2021

Combination Immunotherapy May Further Increase Melanoma Survival Length

Combination Immunotherapy May Further Increase Melanoma Survival Length

October 27, 2021

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Belantamab Mafodotin-Blmf

Drug Reference Sheet

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Belantamab Mafodotin-Blmf

October 26, 2021

What Is a Liquid Biopsy?

Clinical practice

What Is a Liquid Biopsy?

October 25, 2021

FDA Amends EUAs With Booster Doses for COVID-19 Vaccines

FDA Amends EUAs With Booster Doses for COVID-19 Vaccines

October 22, 2021

New Study Supports CRC Screening for People Older Than 75

Cancer screening

New Study Supports CRC Screening for People Older Than 75

October 20, 2021

The Case of the End-of-Life Evaluation

End of life (EOL)

The Case of the End-of-Life Evaluation

October 19, 2021

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: ATM Pathogenic Variants

Genetics & genomics

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: ATM Pathogenic Variants

October 18, 2021

FDA Approves Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

October 15, 2021

Interprofessional Collaboration Helps Improve Cancer Care

Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

Interprofessional Collaboration Helps Improve Cancer Care

October 14, 2021

FDA Reports Worldwide Recall of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4% Because of Super Potency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Reports Worldwide Recall of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4% Because of Super Potency

October 14, 2021

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab Combination for First-Line Treatment of Cervical Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab Combination for First-Line Treatment of Cervical Cancer

October 13, 2021

FDA Approves Abemaciclib With Endocrine Therapy for Early Breast Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Abemaciclib With Endocrine Therapy for Early Breast Cancer

October 13, 2021

HER2 Therapies May Be Effective in a Variety of Solid Tumors

HER2 Therapies May Be Effective in a Variety of Solid Tumors

October 13, 2021

Pilot Study Shows Positive Impact of ONS Get Up, Get Moving Campaign

Pilot Study Shows Positive Impact of ONS Get Up, Get Moving Campaign

October 12, 2021

Evidence-Based Practice Gives Oncology Nurses Knowledge and Standards for Clinical Care

Nursing evidence-based practice

Evidence-Based Practice Gives Oncology Nurses Knowledge and Standards for Clinical Care

October 12, 2021

It Takes a Team to Confront Moral Distress

Compassion fatigue

It Takes a Team to Confront Moral Distress

October 12, 2021

Lessons From Our Olympians Apply to Nurses, Too

Lessons From Our Olympians Apply to Nurses, Too

October 11, 2021

Nursing Considerations for Bladder Cancer Survivorship Care

Survivorship care plans

Nursing Considerations for Bladder Cancer Survivorship Care

October 07, 2021

Radioprotectant May Also Be a Radiobooster

Radiation therapy

Radioprotectant May Also Be a Radiobooster

October 06, 2021

PhD and DNP Students Collaborate to Implement Practice-Driven Research

Nursing evidence-based practice

PhD and DNP Students Collaborate to Implement Practice-Driven Research

October 05, 2021

Practice Change: Transform Cancer Care Through Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing evidence-based practice

Practice Change: Transform Cancer Care Through Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice

October 05, 2021

Subcommittees Help ONS Board Manage Its Work

ONS board of directors

Subcommittees Help ONS Board Manage Its Work

October 04, 2021

$FDA Approves Brexucabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia$

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Brexucabtagene Autoleucel for Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

October 04, 2021

Can Compassion Bust Burnout and Restore Resilience?

Nurse well-being

Can Compassion Bust Burnout and Restore Resilience?

September 30, 2021

Proton Pump Inhibitors May Boost Radiation’s Effects

Radiation therapy

Proton Pump Inhibitors May Boost Radiation’s Effects

September 29, 2021

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy

Drug Reference Sheet

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Sacituzumab Govitecan-Hziy

September 28, 2021

FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Certain Populations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Certain Populations

September 27, 2021

IntegraDose Compounding Services Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cefazolin Injection Products Because of a Lack of Sterility Assurance

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

IntegraDose Compounding Services Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cefazolin Injection Products Because of a Lack of Sterility Assurance

September 27, 2021

What the Evidence Says for Traditional Chinese Medicine Ma Zi Ren Wan for Constipation

Complementary therapy

What the Evidence Says About Traditional Chinese Medicine Ma Zi Ren Wan for Constipation

September 24, 2021

FDA Approves Ruxolitinib for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Ruxolitinib for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

September 23, 2021

FDA Approves Cabozantinib for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Cabozantinib for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

September 22, 2021

Antibiotics May Reduce Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy

Antibiotics May Reduce Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy

September 22, 2021

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

September 21, 2021

The Case of the Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Targeted Treatment

The Case of the Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Targeted Treatment

September 21, 2021

Pfizer Expands Recall to Include All Lots of Varenicline Tablets Because of N-Nitroso Varenicline Content

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Pfizer Expands Recall to Include All Lots of Varenicline Tablets Because of N-Nitroso Varenicline Content

September 20, 2021

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Mobocertinib for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Variants

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Mobocertinib for Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Variants

September 16, 2021

Nursing Considerations for Thyroid Cancer Survivorship Care

Survivorship care plans

Nursing Considerations for Thyroid Cancer Survivorship Care

September 16, 2021

This Is Why Red Meat Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk

Cancer research

This Is Why Red Meat Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk

September 15, 2021

Patient-Advocacy-Provider Partnerships and Networks Support Rare Cancer Research

Cancer research

Patient-Advocacy-Provider Partnerships and Networks Support Rare Cancer Research

September 14, 2021

A Body of Evidence Helps Nurses Manage CAR T-Cell Therapy Toxicities

Cancer research

A Body of Evidence Helps Nurses Manage CAR T-Cell Therapy Toxicities

September 14, 2021

Membership Dues Remain Level at $125 for 2022

ONS board of directors

Membership Dues Remain Level at $125 for 2022

September 13, 2021

ONS Joins Oncology Organizations to Improve Patient Understanding and Outcomes for IV Cancer Therapies

ONS Joins Oncology Organizations to Improve Patient Understanding and Outcomes for IV Cancer Therapies

September 09, 2021

Prognostic Biomarkers May Help Predict Rhabdomyosarcoma Outcomes

Prognostic Biomarkers May Help Predict Rhabdomyosarcoma Outcomes

September 09, 2021

BTK Inhibitor Effective for Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia

BTK Inhibitor Effective for Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia

September 08, 2021

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