John Schieszer, MA

Adherence is a challenge for many patients receiving oral chemotherapy, new data suggests a potential solution.

Mistrust in clinical research and social vulnerability appear to play major roles in resistance to breast cancer screening.

Some patients may be at risk for receiving end-of-life care that is not congruent with their preferences and goals.

Nurses can play a key role in assessing financial strain and involving social workers or financial counselors.

A new US Preventive Services Task Force Evidence Report is suggesting that greater efforts are needed to educate children and young adults with fair skin about risks of sun exposure. Although the Task Force recommendations are directed at primary care, its members are encouraging oncology nurses to take note of these new findings.

A group of Australian researchers report study findings that demonstrate a significant improvement in PFS in patients with relapsed/refractory CLL treated with venetoclax plus rituximab compared with the standard care.

A review of management approaches to Hodgkin lymphoma in Europe vs the United States/North America demonstrates that although some differences exist, worldwide studies that would enhance patient outcomes are feasible.

In a review of data from the NLST, researchers sought to determine if a risk-targeting approach would more efficiently select high-risk persons for lung cancer screening than the eligibility criteria defined by the NLST.

LISTEN, a novel program developed at WVU School of Medicine, is designed to tackle loneliness — a significant health concern for patients with cancer.

An analysis of select responses to a survey conducted by researchers from the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University identified oncology nurses’ comfort level in handling end-of-life care and patient education.