Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:08:31 +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 Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com 32 32 Evaluating Approaches for Improving Pregnancy Outcomes for Women With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/myeloproliferative-neoplasms/evaluating-approaches-for-improving-pregnancy-outcomes-for-women-with-mpns/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:01:40 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68966 Psychosocial challenges of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC)

Psychosocial challenges of pregnancy-associated breast cancer (PABC)

This meta-analysis evaluated the effects of different therapeutic approaches on the live birth rate and maternal outcomes of pregnant women with MPNs. ]]> Blood Cell Count Monitoring May Predict Progression of ET, PV to Secondary Myelofibrosis https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/myeloproliferative-neoplasms/blood-cell-count-monitoring-may-predict-progression-of-et-and-pv-to-smf/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:29:40 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68842 Blood sample for hematocrit testing

Identifying progressive anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients with PV or ET may be predictive of MPN progression to secondary myelofibrosis.]]> Weighing Benefits, Risks of Antenatal Chemotherapy in Pregnant Women With Hodgkin Lymphoma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/lymphoma/benefits-and-risks-of-antenatal-chemotherapy-in-pregnant-women-with-hl/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:45:39 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68804

A retrospective cohort study explored outcomes for pregnant women with HL who received antenatal chemotherapy compared with a match cohort of nonpregnant women.]]> Differences in Postrelapse Mortality May be Driving Racial/Ethnic Disparities Observed in Children With Hodgkin Lymphoma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/lymphoma/postrelapse-mortality-may-be-driving-racial-ethnic-disparities-in-children-with-hl/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:46:27 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68684 A young patient with cancer.

No difference in event-free survival (EFS) was observed in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) according to race/ethnicity; however, postrelapse mortality was found to be higher in nonwhite groups. The findings from this pooled, secondary analysis of data from phase 3 clinical trials of dose-dense, response-adapted therapy were published in the Journal…]]> CDK4/6 Inhibitor + AI Therapy is Effective in Both Older and Younger Women With Breast Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-cdk46-aromatase-inhibitor-older-younger-patients-effective/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:48:52 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68499 Assignment to 6 months of adjuvant trastuzumab was non-inferior to 12 months trastuzumab in women wi

Assignment to 6 months of adjuvant trastuzumab was non-inferior to 12 months trastuzumab in women wi

Rates of grade 3/4 AEs and dose reductions/interruptions associated with CDK4/6 + AI therapy were higher in those 75 years and older compared with younger patients.]]> Dental Issues Can Delay Treatment for Patients With Multiple Myeloma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/dental-issues-can-delay-treatment-for-patients-with-multiple-myeloma/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:51:27 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68475 A patient with cancer undergoes preoperative oral care.

A patient with cancer undergoes preoperative oral care.

A case series study demonstrated the importance of timely, preventive dental assessment for patients with multiple myeloma.]]> How Do Melanoma Survivors and Their Partners Feel About Skin Self-Examination? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/melanoma/melanoma-survivors-and-partners-perceptions-on-skin-self-examinations/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:49:12 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68430 Spousal support can directly impact a patient's quality of life.

Spousal support can directly impact a patient's quality of life.

This study sought to determine gender differences regarding melanoma survivors’ perceptions of partner support and comfort in performing skin self-examinations. ]]> Targeting Patient Mindset as a Therapeutic Approach in the Setting of Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/targeting-patient-mindset-as-a-therapeutic-approach-to-cancer-care/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:10:09 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68400 Coping with severe depression.

A call to action suggests cancer care should include interventions that help patients change how they think of their cancer and its treatment course.]]> Strategies for Increasing PRO Response Rates in Patients With Multiple Myeloma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/strategies-for-increasing-pro-response-rates-in-pts-with-mm/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68341

An analysis of completion rates for PRO measures among patients with multiple myeloma found that reminders and use of preferred delivery mode influence response rate.]]> Personalized, Intensive Smoking Cessation Programs Can Enable Cancer Patients to Maintain Smoking Abstinence https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/intensive-smoking-cessation-programs-can-enable-cancer-pts-to-maintain-smoking-abstinence/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:00:14 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68249 Giving up the smoking habit.

Described as “the fourth pillar” of cancer care, study findings demonstrate that a comprehensive tobacco treatment program can achieve long-term smoking cessation. ]]>