Know Your Ports - Oncology Nursing News
Dec 21, 2017 · A port is typically placed on the right side of the patient’s chest and about 3 to 5 fingerbreadths below the clavicle. The insertion scar provides a useful landmark, because the …
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NDA Filed for Avutometinib Plus Defactinib for Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. By Chris Ryan. November 3rd 2024. The FDA has received a rolling new drug application (NDA) for …
Understanding the Role of an Oncology Research Nurse
Sep 26, 2024 · An oncology research nurse balances patient care with rigorous data collection, emphasizing communication and collaboration to advance cancer research. Oncology …
What Are Professional Boundaries and Why Do They Matter?
Oct 4, 2017 · The National Council of State Boards of Nursing defines a boundary crossing as a “brief excursion across professional lines of behavior.”. Your action may be unplanned and …
20 Inspirational Quotes for Cancer Survivors, Fighters, and ...
Aug 25, 2015 · 1. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live. — Stuart Scott. Live your life by your own terms, not cancer's. 2. Remember how far …
Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients - Oncology Nursing …
Aug 30, 2018 · Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients. August 30, 2018. By Alene Nitzky, PhD, RN, OCN. Article. This is the first in a 3-part series about nurses as advocates within …
Opinion: The Media May Have Oversold AOH1996, City of ...
Sep 20, 2023 · Opinion: The Media May Have Oversold AOH1996, City of Hope's Pioneering Cancer Drug. AOH1996, a drug named in honor of Anna Olivia Healy, is being tested in a …
DART Releases New Guidelines on Radiation-Based Treatments for …
Aug 29, 2024 · New clinical guidelines have been published by the Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy (DART) on noninvasive, radiation-based treatments for basal cell …
PD-L1 CPS Score Could Direct Treatment Decisions in Recurrent ...
Apr 1, 2022 · PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) may serve to predict whether a patient with PD-L1–expressing recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) …
Managing Constipation in the Cancer Care Setting - Oncology …
Apr 6, 2019 · If a patient is prescribed medications known to cause constipation, the nurse must advocate for preventative measures. Some nonpharmacologic interventions include increasing …