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Feature Archives - Oncology Nurse Advisor Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:05:42 +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 Feature Archives - Oncology Nurse Advisor 32 32 Establishing a Multidisciplinary Approach to Social Determinants of Health https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/from-cancercare/establishing-approach-social-determinants-health-cancer-treatment-risk/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=117252 Claire Grainger, an oncology social worker with CancerCare, explains 7 concepts that can improve communication with and care of patients with cancer.

Claire Grainger, an oncology social worker with CancerCare, explains 7 concepts that can improve communication with and care of patients with cancer.

The roles of nurse navigators, patient navigators, and social workers are similar but distinct, and cohesiveness among them leads to better oncology patient care.]]> The Role of Physician-AI Interaction in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/multiple-myeloma/multiple-myeloma-role-physician-ai-interaction-treatment-risk/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:25:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=117083 Doctor on computer.

Researchers sought to determine the potential role for physician-AI interactions in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.]]> Black-Box Warnings for CAR-T Therapies Unlikely to Change Clinical Practice https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/hematologic-cancers/cancer-black-box-warning-cart-therapy-unlikely-clinical-treatment-risk/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=117008

The black box warnings are unlikely to deter clinicians from prescribing CAR-T therapies, largely because these patients frequently have few other options. ]]> Unveiling Disordered Eating in AYA Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/from-cancercare/unveiling-disordered-eating-young-adult-patients-cancer-patient-treatment-risk/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=116767

Oncology healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of AYA patients with cancer who struggle with disordered eating during their cancer treatment.]]> Identity Shifts Throughout HCT: A Holistic Approach to Patient, Caregiver Support https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/hematologic-cancers/hct-stem-cell-identity-shifts-holistic-approach-patient-caregiver-treatment-risk/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=116631 Black male patient with child.

Patients undergoing transplant and their caregivers experience dramatic shifts in identity throughout the trajectory of care.]]> Could mRNA Vaccines Help Prevent Recurrence in Pancreatic Cancer? https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/gastrointestinal-cancer/mrna-vaccines-pancreatic-cancer-prevent-recurrence/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=106478 Vaccine

Results from a phase 1 trial showed that a personalized mRNA neoantigen vaccine can stimulate an immune response in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.]]> 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.]]> Managing Hyposalivation in Patients With Cancer Treated With Radiation Therapy https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/departments/radiation-and-your-patient/radiotherapy-salivary-glands-hypo-salivation-patients-treatment-risk/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:55:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=116006 Female nurse with female patient.

This review discusses the causes of radiotherapy-induced damage to salivary glands, preventive measures, and treatments in patients who received radiation in the treatment of head and neck cancers.]]> Rethinking the Development of CAR T-Cell Products for Pediatric Cancer https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/cancer-types/hematologic-cancers/pediatric-cancer-rethinking-cart-cell-products-development-risk/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:40:00 +0000 https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/?p=115164 pediatric patient hospital bed back

A group of experts discussed alternative strategies for the development of CAR T-cell products in the context of pediatric cancer.]]>