Rick Maffei, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:41:45 +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 Rick Maffei, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com 32 32 Rick Maffei https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?post_type=guest-author&p=141 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 19:08:32 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?post_type=guest-author&p=141 Rick Maffei]]> Beginning Regular Breast Screening Earlier May Produce Optimal Survival https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/breast-cancer/beginning-regular-breast-screening-earlier-may-produce-optimal-survival/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/beginning-regular-breast-screening-earlier-may-produce-optimal-survival/ Researchers examined popular breast cancer screening recommendations and their varying impact on patient mortality.]]> Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Lower in Survivors Who Exercise https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/colorectal-cancer-recurrence-lower-in-survivors-who-exercise/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/colorectal-cancer-recurrence-lower-in-survivors-who-exercise/ Physical activity has a favorable impact on colorectal polyp recurrence.Researchers examined the impact of exercise and low body fat mass on recurrence of colorectal polyps among survivors of colorectal cancer.]]> Bilateral Mastectomy Without Proper Genetic Counseling https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/breast-cancer/bilateral-mastectomy-without-proper-genetic-counseling/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/bilateral-mastectomy-without-proper-genetic-counseling/ BLM without counselingMany women with breast cancer with genetic variants of uncertain significance (VUS) undergo testing and bilateral mastectomy without receiving genetic counseling.]]> New Research Identifies Potential Bladder Cancer Chemotherapy Side Effect https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/genitourinary-cancer/new-research-identifies-potential-bladder-cancer-chemotherapy-side-effect/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:46:02 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/new-research-identifies-potential-bladder-cancer-chemotherapy-side-effect/ Addition of Elotuzumab to Bortezomib/Dexamethasone Improves Survival in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/addition-of-elotuzumab-to-bortezomib-dexamethasone-improves-survival-in-relapsed-refractory-multiple-myeloma/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/addition-of-elotuzumab-to-bortezomib-dexamethasone-improves-survival-in-relapsed-refractory-multiple-myeloma/ The addition of elotuzumab to bortezomib/dexamethasone appears to increase progression-free survival in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).]]> Medicaid Insurance Linked to Worse Outcomes for Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/brain-cancer/medicaid-insurance-linked-to-worse-outcomes-for-patients-with-glioblastoma-multiforme/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/medicaid-insurance-linked-to-worse-outcomes-for-patients-with-glioblastoma-multiforme/ Insurance status influences overall patient survival for some cancer types, but its impact on glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) survival is well documented. This research study explored the possible impact of insurance on GBM survival.]]> Medicaid Insurance Linked to Worse Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancer/medicaid-insurance-linked-to-worse-head-and-neck-cancer-outcomes/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/medicaid-insurance-linked-to-worse-head-and-neck-cancer-outcomes/ A recent study examined the possible correlation between Medicaid coverage status and overall survival for patients with head and neck cancer.]]> Post-transplant Maintenance TKIs Beneficial for Patients With High-risk Ph+ Leukemia https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/leukemia/chronic-myeloid-leukemia/post-transplant-maintenance-tkis-beneficial-for-patients-with-high-risk-ph-leukemia/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/post-transplant-maintenance-tkis-beneficial-for-patients-with-high-risk-ph-leukemia/ A study examined the impact of post-transplant maintenance TKIs on patients with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia.]]> Surgery and Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy Less Effective for Older Patients With Breast Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/breast-cancer/surgery-and-adjuvant-hormonal-therapy-less-effective-for-older-patients-with-breast-cancer/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/surgery-and-adjuvant-hormonal-therapy-less-effective-for-older-patients-with-breast-cancer/ A group of researchers sought to examine the physical functioning of patients with breast cancer, in various age brackets, who were enrolled in the Tamoxifen Exemestane Adjuvant Multinational (TEAM) phase III trial.]]>