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.
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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 reviews how the siblings of pediatric patients with cancer are affected by a cancer diagnosis in the family.
Employee assistance programs and accompanying tools for oncology nurses lead to not only increased job satisfaction and a healthier, happier staff, but an improved overall experience for patients.
Adolescents may have special support needs as they transition from a cancer diagnosis and treatment to survivorship.
A review of how vicarious trauma develops in helping professionals such as oncology nurses, and some preventive measures to mitigate its effects.
A review of the role of nurse navigators as patients enter the healthcare system, throughout their cancer journey, and as they prepare to transition away from acute cancer care.
A review of the importance of spiritual care for patients with cancer, and tips for how to incorporate this need into routine cancer care.
An oncology nurse at Fox Chase Cancer Center develops a best practice for easing patient discomfort during intravesical therapy for bladder cancer.
A review of the importance family, friends, and a support system have on the cancer journey and survival outcomes for young adults with cancer.