Joyce Pagan, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:51:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/01/cropped-CTA-ONA-HEM-favicon-32x32.png Joyce Pagan, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com 32 32 Risk of Financial Toxicity Shared by Caregivers and BMT Patients With Hematologic CancerĀ  https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/hematologic-cancers/financial-toxicity-hematologic-cancer-risk-caregiver-bmt-patients/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:20:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=117001 Coping Strategies Used Prior to HCT Affect QOL, Psychological Distress https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/headlines/conference-coverage/ash-2023/coping-strategies-used-pre-hct-affect-qol-psychological-distress/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:40:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=114788 A Call for Improving the Quality of Cancer Care in Geriatric PatientsA secondary analysis of supportive care trial data demonstrated that an approach-oriented coping strategy improved QOL and psychological distress in patients with hematologic cancer undergoing HCT.]]> Response After Auto-HSCT Predicts PFS, OS in Younger Patients With MM https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/response-after-auto-hsct-predicts-pfs-os-in-younger-patients-with-mm/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=109055 Apheresis machine collecting stem cells for transplantSurvival outcomes have improved for younger patients with multiple myeloma, especially among those who underwent auto-HSCT after 2010.]]> Telephone-Based Weight Loss Intervention Successful in Breast Cancer Survivors https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/reports/telephone-based-wli-successful-in-breast-cancer-survivors/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=108130 Results of the Breast Cancer Weight Loss trial were presented at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting. ]]> Better Counseling, Uptake of BRCA1/2 Testing Needed in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/reports/breast-cancer-better-counseling-uptake-brca12-hereditary-treatment-risk/ Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=107080 The development of BRCA-targeted therapies might offer the best opportunities to bring pancreatic caA review of the literature identified interventions that may increase understanding and uptake of genetic testing for BRCA1/2 variants.]]> Advanced Practice Nurse, Pharmacist Collaboration Leads to Improved Outcomes on HSCT Unit https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/reports/hsct-advanced-practice-nurse-pharmacist-collaboration-leads-improved-outcomes/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=107076 Doctor and nurses looking at chart.A project designed to improve the interaction within a multidisciplinary team on a HSCT unit was presented at the 48th Annual ONS Congress.]]> First-in-Use Assessment Tool Identifies Early Onset of Neurotoxicity https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/reports/sarcoma-first-assessment-tool-identifies-early-onset-neurotixicity-regimen-2/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=107078 A nurse-led team developed a tool to assess patients with sarcoma undergoing multiday ifosfamide regimens for early signs of neurotoxicity.]]> Characteristics, Treatment Options for Patients With Advanced Gynecologic Cancers https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/reports/gynecologic-cancer-characteristics-treatment-options-patients-risk/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=105997 Not only may co-testing help detect more cases of invasive cervical cancer, but it also may lower ovA presentation at the 2023 ONA Summit reviewed diagnosis and treatment recommendations for uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancers.]]> Achieving, Managing Patient Care During Maintenance Therapy for AML https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/reports/acute-myeloid-leukemia-achieving-managing-patient-care-treatment-risk/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:15:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=105945 The unique needs of patients with AML undergoing maintenance therapy, including care disparities and challenges, are discussed at the 2023 ONA Summit.]]> Endocrine Therapy Adverse Effects May Persist for Some Breast Cancer Survivors https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-endocrine-therapy-adverse-effects-persist-treatment-risk/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=104334 Trastuzumab emtansine reduces the risk of recurrence by 50% in some HER2-positive breast cancers following neoadjuvant chemotherapy.A follow-up study assessed long-term effects of endocrine therapy in breast cancer survivors who reported endocrine therapy-related effects in a previous study.]]>