Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:57:21 +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 Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com 32 32 Providing Trauma-Informed Oncologic Care to Sexual and Gender Minority Patients https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/oncology-nursing/trauma-information-oncologic-care-sexual-gender-minority-treatment-risk/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=116460 Lesbian couple at doctor visit (LGBT).

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients are more at risk for experiencing trauma than their cisgender heterosexual counterparts. A diagnosis of cancer and its subsequent treatments may create traumatic experiences for SGM patients that require a trauma-informed care approach. ]]> Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise: Why It’s Happening and What We Can Do https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/early-onset-cancers-on-the-rise-why-what-we-can-do-2/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:40:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=116092 A young black woman with cancer is meeting with her female doctor of Asian descent. The patient is wearing a scarf on her head to hide her hair loss. The doctor is showing the woman test results on a tablet computer. The patient is listening to her doctor's advice regarding further treatment.

A young black woman with cancer is meeting with her female doctor of Asian descent. The patient is wearing a scarf on her head to hide her hair loss. The doctor is showing the woman test results on a tablet computer. The patient is listening to her doctor's advice regarding further treatment.

Lifestyle changes and reducing exposures to environmental carcinogens could help lower rates of early-onset cancers.]]> Wildfire Smoke May Increase Risk of New Cancer, Poor Outcomes of Existing Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/wildfire-smoke-may-increase-risk-of-new-cancer-poor-outcomes-of-existing-cancer/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:40:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=113924 A forest fire burning the side of a mountain in Montana.

A forest fire burning the side of a mountain in Montana.

Exposure to wildfire smoke may be associated with an increased risk of developing cancer and poor outcomes among patients with existing cancer.]]> Hypercalcemia in Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Management https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/hot-topics/side-effect-management/hypercalcemia-in-cancer-causes-symptoms-and-management/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:50:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=113784 Blood sample

This article provides an overview of hypercalcemia in cancer, including expert and guideline recommendations for managing patients. ]]> AI in Oncology: Current and Future Applications https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/ai-in-oncology/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:40:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=111022 The concept of artificial intelligence in medicine. The doctor clicks on the brain with the letters ai.

The concept of artificial intelligence in medicine. The doctor clicks on the brain with the letters ai.

AI has been used in oncology for years, but recent studies suggest AI could have many additional applications in cancer care. ]]> Exploring the Connection Between Alcohol Use and Cancer Risk https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/alcohol-use-connection-cancer-risk-exploring-treatment-risk/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=111191

A review of past and new studies on the association between alcohol consumption and cancer risk supports the need to assess patients’ drinking habits and encourage reducing consumption.]]> Cost and Allocation of Scarce CAR-T Therapy for Patients With Multiple Myeloma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-cost-allocation-scarce-therapy-cart-therapy-risk/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.hematologyadvisor.com/?p=83912 Image of stethoscope and calculator.

Researchers sought to determine the allocation and cost involved with CAR-T therapy for patients with multiple myeloma. ]]> The Link Between Ambulatory Dysfunction and Mortality in Cancer Survivors https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/cancer-ambulatory-dysfunction-mortality-treatment-risk-survivors/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=109102 Final results of a landmark trial confirm the efficacy of ibrutinib for CLL and SLL—and while cardiovascular issues remain a concern, the benefits appear to outweigh the risks.

Final results of a landmark trial confirm the efficacy of ibrutinib for CLL and SLL—and while cardiovascular issues remain a concern, the benefits appear to outweigh the risks.

Lower ambulatory function was observed across 9 cancer types, with the strongest associations observed in patients with respiratory and oral cancers.]]> Lack of Access to Abortion Has Had a Negative Impact on Cancer Care https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/abortion-cancer-care-lack-access/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:20:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=107472

Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade last year, restrictions on access to abortion have had a negative impact on cancer care.]]> Sexual Health and Cancer: What Providers Need to Know https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/general-oncology/sexual-health-cancer-what-providers-need-to-know/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=105378

Sexual dysfunction may be common in cancer patients and survivors, but their sexual health is often overlooked. ]]>