Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:01:10 +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 Should Patients Receiving Osimertinib Undergo Routine Cardiac Monitoring? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/osimertinib-cardiac-monitoring-failure-treatment-risk-cancer/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:25:15 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88866 COPD may increase sudden cardiac death riskPost-hoc analysis sought to determine whether a causal relationship exists between treatment with osimertinib and development of cardiac failure.]]> Uncertainties Surround Optimal Dosing of Cytarabine in AML https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/hematologic-cancers/acute-leukemia-aml-medical-literature-cumulative-dosage/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:06 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88827 This review of relevant medical literature considers concerns about the cumulative dose, dose rate, and dosing schedule of cytarabine in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).]]> New Clinical Decision Tool Predicts Survival Outcomes in Early-Stage TNBC https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-tnbc-prognostic-tool-variable-predict-outcomes/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:17:27 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88790 breast cancer cellsDevelopment of prognostic tool identified a range of variables that combine to predict recurrence-free and overall survival in patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer.]]> Survey Identifies Factors Associated With Burnout Among Palliative Care Nurses https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/factors-associated-with-burnout-in-palliative-care-nurses/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:16 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88660 This survey-based study evaluated factors correlated with burnout among palliative care nurses and whether they moderated the impact of demographic characteristics. ]]> Factors Associated With Increased Distress and Uncertainty in Individuals Undergoing Multigene Genetic Testing https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/factors-associated-with-increased-distress-and-uncertainty-in-individuals-undergoing-multigene-genetic-testing/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:18:13 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88652 A patient undergoes genetic testing.Survey study measured factors that affect levels of distress and uncertainty in a diverse population of patients undergoing multigene hereditary cancer testing. ]]> Oral vs IV Acetaminophen in Preoperative Multimodality Pain Management: Are They Equal? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/gynecologic-cancer/effectiveness-of-oral-vs-iv-acetaminophen-in-preop-pain-management/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:00:09 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88571 A patient with cancer takes opioids for pain control.Retrospective analysis sought to determine the effectiveness, cost, and impact on postoperative opioid use for the 2 formulations when used in a perioperative pain management regimen.]]> Factors Identified for Poor Long-Term Survival in RT-Treated Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/head-and-neck-cancer/oropharyngeal-cancer-long-term-survival-radiotherapy-risk/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:19:34 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88473 Head and Neck CancerThis analysis identified the factors for poor long-term survival in radiotherapy (RT)-treated patients with oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). ]]> Chronic Immune-Mediated Diarrhea and Colitis Associated With Prolonged Survival in Patients Treated With ICIs https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/hot-topics/side-effect-management/chronic-imdc-associated-with-prolonged-survival/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:16:34 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88438 A colon affected by ulcerative colitis.The immune-related AE, immune-mediated diarrhea and colitis, can have a limited course or may exist for long-term periods. ]]> Beta Blocker Usage Associated With Prolonged PFS in R/R Multiple Myeloma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-beta-blocker-prolonged-survival-pfs-treatment/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:25:03 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88334 This retrospective analysis explored the impact of beta blocker therapy on survival in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma receiving pomalidomide. ]]> Initiative Facilitates Integration of Cancer Rehabilitation into GI Cancer Care https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancer/initiative-improves-patient-referrals-to-rehabilitation-for-gi-cancer/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:00:15 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=88369 Investigators describe the steps taken to improve clinician referrals to the facility’s outpatient rehabilitation program for patients with GI cancers.]]>