Oncology nurses involved in clinical trials must understand the basics of cancer research and their practice’s studies.
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A recent study indicates that NCI-designated cancer centers provide better palliative care, but even in these institutions, improvements can be made.
When the author takes a cruise to get away from all things cancer, she winds up sharing a room with a woman who teaches her a great deal about dealing with the disease.
By utilizing varied interventions, hospice and palliative care practitioners can do much to improve their patients’ quality of life.
CancerCare has partnered with the Melanoma Research Foundation to launch The Melanoma Helpline, which helps people diagnosed with melanoma to access resources and support.
CancerCare, along with other organizations, offers online information and support for patients with cancer, in addition to their traditional financial support programs.
As a radiation oncology nurse, you can help your patients navigate through the hospital and medical systems so that they can receive efficient and streamlined care. All patients with cancer deserve this, not just the medically underserved.
The most important thing, say the experts interviewed for this article, is for oncology nurses to reassure patients that they are not alone.
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance proved that aggressive infection control procedures can minimize flu cases in a patient population.
A few simple practices can help patients dispose of old and unused medications in a way that is safest for people, pets, and the environment.
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