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    Innovative Oncology Nurses Break Down Communication Barriers for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
    Special Populations
    Innovative Oncology Nurses Break Down Communication Barriers for Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
    March 10, 2023
    How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse
    Nurse well-being
    How I Practice Mindfulness as an Oncology Nurse
    March 03, 2023
    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    Oncology nurse education
    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    January 13, 2023
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    Pancreatic cancer
    Oncology Nurse Uses Retirement to Help Patients and Healthcare Professionals Understand Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker Testing Results
    November 11, 2022
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    Cancer treatments
    The Life of Marie Curie and Her Contributions to Oncology
    November 07, 2022
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    Psychosocial Support for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19
    COVID-19

    Psychosocial Support for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19

    When the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, in a matter of days clinicians were scrambling to find novel ways to screen, triage, and provide telehealth interventions to protect patients with chronic conditions who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. As nurses, we are accustomed to helping patients in crisis acclimate to a changing environment, process large amounts of information, and have their psychosocial needs met.

    March 17, 2020
    CDC Offers Insight to Mental Health and Cancer
    Health Policy

    CDC Offers Insight to Mental Health and Cancer

    As health care advances, so too does our understanding about the numerous conditions affecting patients, including their mental health and well-being. Messaging from federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about mental health is taking an inclusive, wholistic approach to the many aspects of mental health. CDC presented new educational applications for providers to consider when talking to their patients about mental well-being and their continued success in treatment.

    August 01, 2019
    Innovative Technology Improves Provider Education on Distress Management for Cancer Survivors
    Cancer prevention

    Innovative Technology Improves Provider Education on Distress Management for Cancer Survivors

    Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and cognitive difficulties are just some mental health concerns that can affect cancer survivors: those living with, through, and beyond a cancer diagnosis. As many as three out of every four cancer survivors can experience acute or chronic symptoms of psychological distress, which can negatively affect quality of life, engagement in follow-up care, and health outcomes.

    June 13, 2019
    Joint Commission Focuses on Quality, Safety for 2019
    Safety

    Joint Commission Focuses on Quality, Safety for 2019

    As part of its ongoing work “to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value,” the Joint Commission hosts an annual Health Care Association Forum to educate associations about the commission’s latest initiatives and goals. Here are the outcomes that affect nursing practice in 2019.

    March 27, 2019
    Patient Stress Linked to More Advanced Leukemia
    Research

    Patient Stress Linked to More Advanced Leukemia

    Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who experience more stress also have more cancer cells in their blood and elevated levels of three other advanced disease markers, according to results of a study published in Cancer. It is the first study to link stress with biologic disease markers in patients with CLL.

    December 19, 2018
    The Case of the Emotional Emergency
    Psychosocial issues

    The Case of the Emotional Emergency

    Sharon, age 40, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Pathologically, her tumor was grade I, estrogen- and progesterone-receptor positive, and HER2 negative. The mass measured 0.5 cm on ultrasound. Sharon has no family history of cancer and is devastated by the diagnosis. One of her close friends recently died from metastatic breast cancer, and she is certain will have the same fate. She tells Jennifer, an RN in the breast center, that she is going home to “get her affairs in order.”

    November 20, 2018
    JADPRO Live

    Psychosocial Support May Reduce Stigma for Patients With Lung Cancer

    Because of the relationship between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, patients who receive a lung cancer diagnosis may feel judgment compared to patients with other cancer diagnoses, which could affect social interactions between family, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Perceived lung cancer stigma can lead to depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, guilt, shame, blame, poor social identity, and reduced social support. A recent study indicated that lung cancer stigma might be behind the low lung cancer screening rates among high-risk smokers.

    November 13, 2018
    Tailored Psychotherapy Combats Depression in Advanced Cancer
    Psychosocial issues

    Tailored Psychotherapy Combats Depression in Advanced Cancer

    Just three to six sessions of a tailored psychotherapy program called CALM, or Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully, reduced symptoms of depression or prevented the onset of depression in patients with recently diagnosed advanced cancer, according to findings from a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

    November 07, 2018
    The Case of the Pain Paradox: Follow-Up and Clinical Trial
    Pain management

    The Case of the Pain Paradox: Follow-Up and Clinical Trial

    The January 2018 case study introduced Vince, a 55-year-old man receiving chemotherapy and radiation for recurrent bladder cancer. He suffers from chronic back pain because of spinal stenosis and has been on opioid therapy for nearly two years.

    March 20, 2018
    Music Therapy Can Affect Patients With Cancer
    Complementary therapy

    Evidence Shows How Music Therapy Can Affect Patients With Cancer

    Music has historically been associated with health and healing in cultures around the world. As a therapeutic intervention in patients with cancer, it is used to address physical and psychological symptoms. The sessions are tailored to meet patients’ individual needs and abilities and can involve listening to, writing, performing, or discussing music and lyrics, guided by a trained therapist. Although music does not affect the disease itself, it produces more immediate effects compared to pharmacologic agents, has a positive impact on mood, and strengthens patients’ ability to cope.

    January 12, 2018
    Meditation Has Many Benefits for Patients With Cancer
    Symptom management

    Meditation Has Many Benefits for Patients With Cancer

    Meditation is a healing practice that involves focusing attention, regulating breathing, and developing a nonjudgmental awareness of one’s thoughts and feelings. It aims to improve emotional regulation and overall well-being. Data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey indicate that 18 million adults and 927,000 children practice meditation. Meditation encompasses repeating words with phonetic significance as in mantram meditation; paying attention or continually returning to the present moment as in mindfulness meditation; or practicing specific movements as in tai chi and qigong.   

    October 20, 2017
    Cancer treatment and anxiety
    Psychosocial issues

    The Case of the Anxiety Answer

    Kris is a 46-year-old newly diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer. She is an avid runner and vegetarian, and she believes strongly in taking care of herself. “I never thought I would get cancer,” she says. “I thought I did everything I could to avoid this.”

    August 15, 2017
    ASCO Annual Meeting

    Occupational and Physical Therapy May Improve Mental Health for Older Adults With Cancer

    Older adults with cancer can have limited functional and health status; however, occupational (OT) and physical therapy (PT) are underused resources of care in this patient population. Researchers evaluated an outpatient CAncer REhabilitation (CARE) intervention program for this older adults in comparison to usual care. The study’s findings were presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

    June 03, 2017
    ASCO Annual Meeting

    Integrated Palliative Care Following HCT Improves Some Psychologic Outcomes

    Hospitalization following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) can lead to significant psychologic distress for patients. Researchers assessed the impact of an inpatient palliative care intervention on patient reported quality-of-life (QOL), mood, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) six months post-HCT. The researchers presented the study at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

    June 02, 2017
    ONS Congress

    Research Gives Insight on Cognitive Function in Patients With Cancer

    Poor cognitive function can cause distress, impact quality of life, and contribute to treatment non-adherence, Catherine Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN, from the University of Pittsburgh, explained during the Distinguished Nurse Researcher session at the 42nd Annual Congress in Denver, CO. She is the 2017 recipient of the Distinguished Nurse Research Award, which recognizes the contributions of a member who has conducted or promoted research that has enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing.

    May 08, 2017
    ONS Congress

    Use Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Options to Treat Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Cancer

    Jane Rosenthal, MD, FAPM, from New York University Langone Medical Center, discussed treatment and management options patients suffering from these disorders during a session at the 42nd Annual Congress in Denver, CO.

    May 05, 2017
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Feeding Tube Fear

    Owen has been prescribed radiation and chemotherapy before surgery. He has had two weeks of therapy and has lost nearly five pounds. When the dietician mentioned a feeding tube, he "just blew up." What would you do?
    August 16, 2016
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the Alopecia Aversion

    Grace is a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with ER/PR-positive breast cancer who has been scheduled for four cycles of docetaxel plus cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. She's worried about losing her beautiful brunette hair.
    June 14, 2016
    Clinical practice

    The Psychological Benefits of Cancer Prehabilitation

    Cancer prehabilitation is a whole-person approach to quality cancer care. Along with potential physical gains, patients who participate in cancer prehabilitation (interventions started prior to cancer therapies) may also benefit emotionally and socially. The Case of the Deconditioned Patient focused on the physical benefits Frank experienced as a result of attending prehabilitation before he had surgery for lung cancer. Frank’s psychological gains were no less impressive.

    May 20, 2016
    A young adult patient with blood cancer
    Cancer health disparities

    Psychological Morbidities Linked to Young Adult Survivors of Blood Cancers

    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.
    March 15, 2016
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