Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) is a complication of radiation therapy and can develop as radiation pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis.
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L-asparaginase is a powerful tool in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia but oncology nurses must be on the look-out for immune hypersensitivity reactions and other serious toxicities, monitoring patients and managing these reactions when they occur.
As more and more patients go from being actively treated or monitored into a survivor stage where they experience a great deal of new challenges, oncology nurses are instrumental in identifying these issues and making the appropriate referrals.
Researchers sought to assess the future landscape of treatments and cures for childhood ALL.
Exposure to wildfire smoke may be associated with an increased risk of developing cancer and poor outcomes among patients with existing cancer.
This review explores the challenges patients with lung cancer and their caregivers face with finding quality information and resources for coping with the challenges of their disease.
This article provides an overview of hypercalcemia in cancer, including expert and guideline recommendations for managing patients.
The MASCC Oncodermatology Study Group published a long anticipated, evidence-based set of recommendations for acute radiation dermatitis prevention and management.
Phase 3 studies presented at the ESMO Congress 2023 may change the way gynecologic cancers are treated, according to researchers.
After patients have their breast cancer removed, breast implants are available for reconstruction surgery; here are the benefits and risks.