Rosemarie A. Tucci, MSN, RN, AOCN®, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:15:55 +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 Rosemarie A. Tucci, MSN, RN, AOCN®, Author at Oncology Nurse Advisor https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com 32 32 How COVID-19 Affected Management of Lung Nodule Programs https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-nodule-program-covid19-pandemic-effect-management/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=93989 Caring for an older patient during a pandemic.Dramatic changes made to lung nodule programs due to COVID-19 included changes to screening criteria and follow-up protocols, plus a whole new group of patients.]]> Nurse-Provided Dietary Guidance for Patients With Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/nurse-provided-dietary-guidance-for-patients-with-cancer/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:46:18 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=68434 A nutritionist discusses dietary choices with a cancer survivor.What should nurses know to support their patients if an oncology nutritionist or clinical dietitian is not available to counsel a patient?]]> Keeping Up With Changes in Health Insurance https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/keeping-up-with-changes-in-health-insurance/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:12:56 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=67459 What are some strategies for keeping up with ever-evolving health insurance policies?]]> Disparities in Cancer Care: Equality vs Equity https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/navigation/understanding-the-factors-that-influence-disparities-in-care/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:55:16 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=64934 A medical team reviews a care plan.A presentation of a patient navigation model that functions as a multidisciplinary team effort. ]]> Popcorn Lung: A New Threat From e-Cigarettes https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/lung-cancer/popcorn-lung-is-a-new-threat-from-e-cigarettes/ Tue, 07 May 2019 14:17:20 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=63194 Vaping is often marketing to and can be attractive to adolescents.What is “popcorn lung” and what causes it?]]> Counseling on the Dangers of Vaping https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/counseling-on-the-dangers-of-vaping/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/counseling-on-the-dangers-of-vaping/ How can nurses caring for smokers counsel patients on quitting smoking when many are using vaping as an alternative to cigarettes?]]> Nurses and Technology: Professional Use of Internet-Based Searches in Health Care https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/oncology-nursing/nurses-and-technology-professional-use-of-internet-based-searches-in-health-care/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/nurses-and-technology-professional-use-of-internet-based-searches-in-health-care/ Accessing a patient's medical history.How much of what's online is off limits? A review of ethics, principles, and guidelines for nurse and social worker behaviors regarding online searches.]]> Lung Cancer: What Nurse Navigators Need to Know in 2018 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/headlines/conference-coverage/ona-navigation-summit-2018/lung-cancer-what-nurse-navigators-need-to-know-in-2018/ Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/lung-cancer-what-nurse-navigators-need-to-know-in-2018/ An oncologist reviews test results.There have been many recent changes in lung cancer, including updated early detection possibilities and changes in diagnostic procedures, reporting, and treatment options. These are reviewed in a presentation at the 2018 ONA Navigation Summit.]]> Inconclusive: The Pulmonary Nodules You Need to Follow https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/lung-cancer/inconclusive-the-pulmonary-nodules-you-need-to-follow/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/inconclusive-the-pulmonary-nodules-you-need-to-follow/ A program in a multifacility health care system is designed to enhance early detection of lung cancer through follow-up of nodules seen on thoracic imaging studies.]]> Appropriate use of tomosynthesis mammography https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/advisor-forum/appropriate-use-of-tomosynthesis-mammography/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/uncategorized/appropriate-use-of-tomosynthesis-mammography/ For women at high risk, tomosynthesis screening is recommended.With the availability of tomosynthesis mammography, should women at high risk for developing breast cancer still undergo annual MRI?]]>