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    How DNA Revolutionized Oncology Care
    Genetics & genomics
    How DNA Revolutionized Oncology Care
    April 25, 2018
    Cancer Prevention and Awareness Starts With Oncology Nurses
    Cancer prevention
    Cancer Prevention and Awareness Starts With Oncology Nurses
    April 18, 2018
    ONS Member Advocates for Patient Involvement in Clinical Pathways
    Patient advocacy
    ONS Member Advocates for Patient Involvement in Clinical Pathways
    April 04, 2018
    Oncology Nurses Can Help Patients Understand At-Home Genetic Testing
    Genetics & genomics
    Oncology Nurses Can Help Patients Understand At-Home Genetic Testing
    March 14, 2018
    Is Sexual Harassment of Nurses Prevalent in Health Care?
    Nurse empowerment
    Is Sexual Harassment of Nurses Prevalent in Health Care?
    March 07, 2018
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    Cancer risk factors

    Cancer Prevention and Awareness Starts With Oncology Nurses
    Cancer prevention

    Cancer Prevention and Awareness Starts With Oncology Nurses

    April is designated as National Cancer Control Month in the United States. It’s a federally endorsed observation, annually encouraged by a proclamation from the president. April is dedicated to raising awareness for cancer prevention and treatment throughout the country. Approved through a joint resolution by Congress in 1938, the yearly presidential announcement serves as a reminder to all Americans that awareness of the factors that cause or prevent cancer are crucial to the public health.  

    April 18, 2018
    Which Is a Breast Cancer Risk Factor?
    Cancer risk factors

    Which Is a Breast Cancer Risk Factor?

    Test your oncology knowledge with ONS. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing breast cancer? 

    1. Women who are gravida 3 para 2
    2. Mild to moderate alcohol use
    3. Absence of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
    4. Going through menopause prior to age 55
    April 12, 2018
    World Cancer Day 2018
    Cancer prevention

    CDC Promotes World Cancer Day 2018

    On February 4, 2018, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) annual World Cancer Day will aim to raise cancer awareness and support in a unified, global effort. The CDC’s efforts focus on cancer research and prevention, as well as improving services to patients with cancer, understanding and sharing common sentiments related to cancer, and mobilizing the global community against the disease.

    January 28, 2018
    Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes
    Cancer risk factors

    National Academies Explain the Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes

    The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently released its latest report on the consequences of smoking, specifically related to electronic cigarettes. The report discusses the new effects of e-cigarettes as a public health hazard. According to the report, the effects of long-term e-cigarette use are still unknown, especially related to morbidity and mortality.

    January 25, 2018
    Most Americans Are Unaware of Key Cancer Risk Factors
    Research

    Most Americans Are Unaware of Key Cancer Risk Factors

    According to results from the first National Cancer Opinion Survey of 4,016 U.S. adults, the majority of Americans are unaware of several major risk factors for cancer, particularly obesity, which is the second-largest preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after smoking.

    January 10, 2018
    ASCO Links Alcohol to Increased Risk for Several Cancers
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

    ASCO Links Alcohol to Increased Risk for Several Cancers

    In a November 2017 special statement, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) cited evidence that alcohol consumption directly increases the risk for oropharyngeal and larynx cancer, esophageal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Although heavy drinking increases risk the most, ASCO noted that even modest consumption puts people at higher risk for these and other cancers. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified alcohol as a group I carcinogen because it causes cancer in humans.

    January 03, 2018
    Height and Weight May Be Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
    Prostate cancer

    Height and Weight May Be Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer

    Taller men and those with a higher body mass index (BMI) may be at increased risk for high-grade prostate cancer and disease-related mortality, according to the results of a study published in BMC Medicine.

    November 02, 2017
    Breast Cancer Awareness
    Breast cancer

    Why Breast Cancer Awareness Is Important All Year

    As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins this week, we’ll start seeing pink awareness efforts everywhere. Pink products will line the shelves at stores, awareness and fundraising ads will showcase celebrities wearing pink ribbons, and high school, collegiate, and even professional athletes will adorn their uniforms with pink, some even articulating a specific person or family member affected by breast cancer for whom they’re dedicating their athletic efforts.

    October 06, 2017
    Ultraviolet Safety and Skin Cancer Risk
    Safety

    Raise Awareness in July for Ultraviolet Safety and Skin Cancer Risk

    With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather. But are you protecting yourself from potential risks? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. The goal is to spread the word about how important it is to protect everyone’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. This presents a teaching opportunity for oncology nurses and their patients—not just during July but all year long.

    July 06, 2017
    Prostate Cancer Risk
    Cancer research

    Less Sleep May Increase Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer

    Men younger than 65 years who sleep less than six hours per night have an increased risk of death from prostate cancer, according to the results of a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 2017 annual meeting.

    June 28, 2017
    Repeal and Replace
    Health Policy

    Senate Republicans Unveil Replacement Healthcare Bill; Single-Payer Healthcare System Would Have High Price Tag; FDA Commissioner Comments on 2016 Youth Tobacco Survey Results

    On June 22, 2017, Republican senators unveiled their version of the bill repeal and replacement bill for the Affordable Care Act, known to most as Obamacare. The Senate bill looks similar to the House-backed healthcare bill passed in May 2017. Central to the Senate’s bill are proposed cuts to Medicaid expansion, along with eliminating a net investment income tax that impacts higher earners. The proposed bill provides more tax subsidies for lower-income individuals than its sister bill from the House of Representatives, but it’s still expected to raise costs for poorer Americans.

    June 26, 2017
    Patient communication
    Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    ACA Could Potentially Become Expanded Medicaid; Smoking More Prevalent in Low Socioeconomic Individuals; Provider, Patient Communication Still Needs Improvement

    In Washington, DC, the healthcare debate rages on. Currently, Republican senators are working behind closed doors to modify and change the House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA). As it stands, the AHCA is the replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known to most Americans as Obamacare. While legislators continue to debate in Washington, the insurance marketplace carries on. United Healthcare recently announced its departure from the ACA’s marketplace exchange, another in list of insurance companies that have chosen to leave.

    June 20, 2017
    Melanoma Survivors
    Melanoma

    10% of Melanoma Survivors Report Intentional Tanning

    A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention looking at the ultraviolet radiation exposure and sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors found that many survivors have room for improvement.

    May 10, 2017
    Colorectal Cancer Rates in Younger Adults
    Cancer research

    Study Finds Increased Colorectal Cancer Rates in Younger Adults

    Although overall rates of colorectal cancer have been falling since the 1970s and ‘80s, incidence of the disease has been increasing dramatically in patients younger than 50 years, according to the results of a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

    April 05, 2017
    calipers measuring fat
    Cancer risk factors

    Increasing Adult BMI May Raise Risk of Fatal Prostate Cancer

    Men whose body mass index (BMI) increases to obesity during adulthood may have a higher risk of fatal prostate cancer, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

    January 29, 2017
    Cancer risk factors

    Cancer's Risky Business

    Although it’s impossible to predict what can lead to cancer in any individual, researchers look at data compiled over many years to make confident decisions that certain behaviors, characteristics, and factors increase the risk of developing cancer. By discussing these factors with patients, oncology nurses can potentially reduce or identify their chances of developing future cancers.
    November 01, 2016
    Oncology nurse treating young adult with cancer
    Cancer health disparities

    What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Supporting AYAs With Cancer

    Cancer diagnoses affect an estimated 70,000 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) annually, yet few cancer treatment and survivorship programs exist that specifically address their unique needs.
    April 12, 2016
    Oncology patient with periodontal disease
    Breast cancer

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

    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.
    March 22, 2016
    Cancer risk factors

    Addressing Myths About Family History and Cancer Risk

    Urban legends. Myths. Sometimes you should not believe everything you hear or read. The more emotionally charged the issue, often the bigger the myth. In my practice of providing cancer risk assessment and genetics education and counseling, patients often thank me at the end of the session and tell me they are going to explore the information more extensively at home on the internet. 

    March 09, 2016
    An oncology nurse reviewing a patient file
    Cancer risk factors

    Association Found Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Leukemia Risk

    Leukemia rates are two times higher in people living at higher latitudes who are exposed to lower levels of sunlight and are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, according to the results of a recent study published in PLOS One.
    March 08, 2016
    E-Cigarette advertisement effects
    Cancer risk factors

    CDC: E-Cigarette Ads Are Reaching Middle and High School Students

    In a recent release, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more than 18 million students in middle and high school are exposed to electronic cigarette advertising that promotes smoking to underage children.
    February 11, 2016
    Cancer warning signs go ignored
    Cancer prevention

    Many Ignore Cancer Warning Signs, According to New Study

    Worldwide, cancer is one of the leading causes of death, but a new study reported in PLoS One has found that most people ignore cancer warning signs, attributing them to symptoms of less serious illnesses.
    February 03, 2015
    Clinical practice

    Use Physical Sunscreens to Block the Sun and Prevent Skin Cancer

    July 16, 2014
    Leading lifestyle risk factors for cancer
    Cancer prevention

    Smoking and Animal-Based Diets Are Leading Lifestyle Cancer Risk Factors in New Study

    A new international study reported in Nutrients has found that certain lifestyle factors—specifically, eating diets high in animal products and smoking—have the strongest association with cancer rates compared to other risk-modifying factors.
    March 25, 2014
    Understanding cancer risks and options
    Cancer risk factors

    A Calculated Risk

    People with a presumed hereditary risk for cancer have more options than ever when it comes to calculating the reality of that risk. The possibilities are both empowering and daunting. What tests are they eligible for? Will insurance cover the testing? And what implications do the results have?
    December 03, 2013
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