Periodontal Disease May Increase Breast Cancer Risk, Especially in Women Who Smoke

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Women who have periodontal disease are at greater risk for breast cancer, especially if they smoke or recently quit smoking, according to a new study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention.

ONS Joins OVAC Advocacy Day to Share the Role of Oncology Nurses in Cancer Care

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Last month it was my pleasure, as an ONS Capitol Gang member and an active member of the National Capitol Chapter, to represent oncology nurses at the annual Once Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Hill Day. It was an incredible adventure. The first day was filled with training and networking with other cancer advocates. We then marched up to Capitol Hill to meet with our U.S. senators and representatives.

ONS Group Receives Private Tour of NIH and NCI Clinical Center

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On January 28, 2016, a group of 15 ONS members, led by Chief Executive Officer Brenda Nevidjon, MSN, RN, FAAN, participated in an inside view of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

More Women Are Having Double Mastectomies, AHRQ Finds

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In a February blog post, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) posed and answered some serious questions about breast cancer treatment and national trends.

CDC Identifies Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities and Change Behavior

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the report, Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities, highlighting ways in which Americans can reduce health disparities.

The Amazing Power Of A Smile

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A smile is universal across all cultures. It helps to break down language barriers. A smile is contagious. A smile can be heard and felt over the phone. A smile is not taught, it is simply part of our humanity. Babies smile in the womb. Smiling reduces stress hormones and releases endorphins physiologically helping one feel better. Oncology nurses know the power of a smile.

Palliative Care Initiated in the Emergency Department Improves Patients’ Quality of Life

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Patients with advanced cancer often visit the emergency department to seek treatment for acute, distressing symptoms. Researchers conducting a new study have found that initiating palliative care during those visits leads to improved quality of life and does not shorten survival. The findings were published in JAMA Oncology.

The Case of the Troubling Transport

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During orientation, Justine learns that women scheduled for a hookwire procedure are transported to the mammography suite located across the parking area of the hospital building. Patients are being taken through the public waiting area during the transport. She knows this is a patient privacy violation, but her supervisor tells her, “This is the way we've always done it.”

Psychological Morbidities Linked to Young Adult Survivors of Blood Cancers

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Adolescent and young adult survivors of blood cancers are suffering from psychological diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress (PTS), researchers reported in a recent study published in Cancer.

Celebrate Patient Safety Week

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March 13-19, 2016 marks Safety Awareness Week. It encourages both patients and healthcare professionals to take a role in promoting patient safety. This is an appropriate message, because it takes everyone working together to make care as safe as possible for patients, families, and the healthcare professionals who provide this care.