Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:16:44 +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 Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com 32 32 Advising Patients With Cancer About COVID-19 Vaccination https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/covid19-vaccine-patients-cancer-advising-treatment/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:20:31 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=89747 What should patients with cancer be told about getting a COVID-19 vaccine?]]> April 2020 DEA Drug Take-Back Day Events Postponed https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/april-2020-dea-drug-take-back-day-events-postponed/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=78655 Eribulin effective for earlier treatment of metastatic breast cancerThe DEA has postponed its next National Take Back Initiative event. ]]> Managing Adverse Effects of Antiemetic Prophylaxis https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/hot-topics/side-effect-management/managing-adverse-effects-of-antiemetic-prophylaxis/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:59:32 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=77572 Mature woman with headacheHow should side effects of 5-HT3 antagonists be managed so patients can take their antiemetic prophylaxis?]]> Strategies for Improving Iron Absorption in Cases of Iron-Deficiency Anemia https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/ask-a-pharmacist/strategies-for-improving-iron-absorption/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:18:58 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=77097 Woman extracting a pill from the blisterWhat are some ways to improve oral iron absorption for patients with iron-deficiency anemia?]]> Searching for Reliable Information on CBD Oil Use in Cancer Treatment https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/searching-for-reliable-information-on-cbd-oil-use-in-cancer-treatment/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:22:51 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=69962 CBD Hemp oilMy patients are asking more and more questions about CBD oil use for the treatment of cancer. Are there any reputable resources of information?]]> Safe Drug Disposal Options https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/safe-drug-disposal-options/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:44:20 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68930 How and where can patients and caregivers dispose unused medications safely? — Name withheld on request DEA Drug Take Back Day The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Drug Take Back Day is a national event coordinated with community partners and local law enforcement officials to provide an opportunity for patients and caregivers to dispose of unused…]]> FDA Recalls Several Angiotension II Receptor Blockers https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/fda-recalls-several-arb-antihypertensives/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:09:06 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=67921 How should I advise patients who are worried about high blood pressure medication recalls?]]> 4-Letter Extensions on Biologics Names https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/ask-a-pharmacist/4-letter-extensions-on-biologics-names/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:00:45 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=66767 Glass medicine vialsWhy do some of the new cancer drugs have extra letters at the end of their names?]]> Treatment-Related Taste Changes https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/ask-a-pharmacist/treatment-related-taste-changes/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:48:07 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=66238 What can be done to help with taste changes during chemotherapy?]]> Effectiveness of Generic vs Brand Name Chemotherapy Drugs https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/efficacy-of-generics-vs-brand-name-chemo-drugs/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:52:41 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=64189 Oral chemotherapyAre generic chemotherapy drugs as effective as the brand name drug?]]>