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Post-Flooding Natural Disaster Cancer Considerations and Patient Education Points

Natural disasters present unique challenges to patients with cancer and the healthcare systems that must stand ready to keep them healthy. Exposure to floodwater places patients at risk for infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injury, and anything in the water’s path, including medical equipment, medications, homes, and vehicles, can be severely damaged or destroyed. Patients with cancer who are immunocompromised are a highly vulnerable post-flooding population and need special guidance.

September 28, 2022

Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?

Radiation therapy

Can Patients Use Continuous Glucose Monitors During Radiation Therapy for Cancer?

August 19, 2022

Without My Fellowship Program and ONS, I Would Not Be the Nurse I Am Today

Nurse empowerment

Without My Fellowship Program and ONS, I Would Not Be the Nurse I Am Today

When the Provider Becomes the Patient: What I Learned From COVID-19

When the Provider Becomes the Patient: What I Learned From COVID-19

The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema

Clinical practice

The Case of the Late Head and Neck Lymphedema

Our Patients Give Us Peace in Unexpected Circumstances

Oncology nurse pride

Our Patients Give Us Peace in Unexpected Circumstances

Behind Our Masks, I See You, I Hear You

Behind Our Masks, I See You, I Hear You

Connect With Your Patients on a Human Level as Well as a Healthcare Level

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Connect With Your Patients on a Human Level as Well as a Healthcare Level

Mrs. Jones Gave Me the ‘Ah-Ha’ Moment That Guided My Entire Nursing Career

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Mrs. Jones Gave Me the ‘Ah-Ha’ Moment That Guided My Entire Nursing Career

As Oncology Nurses, We Are the Fish

Oncology nurse pride

As Oncology Nurses, We Are the Fish

Patients and the Public Recognize and Thank Dedicated Nurses

Nurse empowerment

Patients and the Public Recognize and Thank Dedicated Nurses

How to Promote and Maintain Cancer Screening as COVID-19 Persists

Cancer screening

How to Promote and Maintain Cancer Screening as COVID-19 Persists

I’m a Match: My Journey From Advanced Practice BMT Nurse to Stem Cell Transplant Donor

Oncology nurse pride

I’m a Match: My Journey From Advanced Practice BMT Nurse to Stem Cell Transplant Donor

February 11, 2022

Online and Mobile Resources Prepare Oncology Professionals for Care Delivery in All Settings

Oncology nurse pride

Online and Mobile Resources Prepare Oncology Professionals for Care Delivery in All Settings

January 31, 2022

The Case of the Post-Transplant Pulmonary Problem

Clinical practice

The Case of the Post-Transplant Pulmonary Problem

January 14, 2022

How Nurses Can Monitor and Strengthen Their Mental Health

Nurse well-being

How Nurses Can Monitor and Strengthen Their Mental Health

December 17, 2021

Nurses Must Take the Lead in Tobacco Cessation

Cancer risk factors

Nurses Must Take the Lead in Tobacco Cessation

November 26, 2021

Exercise the Evidence: How I Moved From an Idea to Program Development

Patient quality of life

Exercise the Evidence: How I Moved From an Idea to Program Development

November 19, 2021

The Case of the Missing Oral Mucositis

Radiation therapy

The Case of the Missing Oral Mucositis

October 22, 2021

What It’s Like to Compete in the ONS Hackathon™

Oncology nurse pride

What It’s Like to Compete in the ONS Hackathon™

September 17, 2021

The Case of the Swift Sepsis Response

Oncologic emergencies

The Case of the Swift Sepsis Response

September 03, 2021

The Case of the GVHD Double-Take

Treatment side effects

The Case of the GVHD Double-Take

August 24, 2021

Nurses, Researchers Create Innovative Solutions to Ambulatory Care Challenges in ONS Hackathon

Oncology nurse pride

Nurses, Researchers Create Innovative Solutions to Ambulatory Care Challenges in ONS Hackathon

August 06, 2021

Having a Mentor Helps You Achieve Oncology Nursing Certification

nursing professional development

Having a Mentor Helps You Achieve Oncology Nursing Certification

The Case of the CIA-Combatting Combination

Clinical practice

The Case of the CIA-Combatting Combination

Career Changes Are Challenging, but Hold On to Hope

nursing professional development

Career Changes Are Challenging, but Hold On to Hope

Mentors Changed My Career at Every Stage, From New Grad to Leader

nursing professional development

Mentors Changed My Career at Every Stage, From New Grad to Leader

The COVID-19 Pandemic Fast-Tracked Our Growth as Nurses

The COVID-19 Pandemic Fast-Tracked Our Growth as Nurses

When Everything Still Isn't Enough

Advance care planning

When Everything Still Isn't Enough

The Case of the Cord Blood Match

Clinical practice

The Case of the Cord Blood Match

Empower Recent Graduate Nurses to Be Patient Advocates

Nurse empowerment

Empower Recent Graduate Nurses to Be Patient Advocates

Shared Governance Committees Empower Nurses to Use Their Voice

Nurse empowerment

Shared Governance Committees Empower Nurses to Use Their Voice

Nursing Students Connect Beyond the Classroom With ONS Resources

Nursing education

Nursing Students Connect Beyond the Classroom With ONS Resources

COVID-19 Affects Cancer Caregivers, but Here Are Ways to Support Them

COVID-19 Affects Cancer Caregivers, but Here Are Ways to Support Them

February 19, 2021

Celebrate Oncology Nurse Leaders During Black History Month

Celebrate Oncology Nurse Leaders During Black History Month

February 03, 2021

Am I Too Shy to Lead?

Am I Too Shy to Lead?

January 29, 2021

Zoom Through Video Job Interviews With These Tips for Applicants and Hiring Managers

nursing professional development

Zoom Through Video Job Interviews With These Tips for Applicants and Hiring Managers

January 22, 2021

The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns

Treatment side effects

The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns

December 18, 2020

In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind

In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind

December 11, 2020

Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country

Access to Cancer Care

Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country

December 04, 2020

Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists

Oncology nurse influence

Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists

November 27, 2020

ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer

Oncology nurse education

ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer

November 20, 2020

The Case of the Terrible Taste

The Case of the Terrible Taste

November 06, 2020

Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Requires a Closer Look at the Profession’s Structure

Nurse empowerment

Achieving Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing Requires a Closer Look at the Profession’s Structure

October 23, 2020

Manage Malnutrition’s Monstrous Consequences in Patients With Cancer

Treatment side effects

Manage Malnutrition’s Monstrous Consequences in Patients With Cancer

October 16, 2020

What It Feels Like to Be a Nurse of Color

Culture of safety

What It Feels Like to Be a Nurse of Color

October 09, 2020

Help AYA Survivors and Patients With Cancer Navigate Infertility

Patient empowerment

Help AYA Survivors and Patients With Cancer Navigate Infertility

October 02, 2020

Always Search for Ways to Connect With Patients

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

Always Search for Ways to Connect With Patients

September 18, 2020

Word Choice Matters When Caring for Patients With Cancer

Patient empowerment

Word Choice Matters When Caring for Patients With Cancer

September 11, 2020

Learning in the Face of Adversity: Nurse Residency and COVID-19

Learning in the Face of Adversity: Nurse Residency and COVID-19

September 04, 2020

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