TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Here's what you can expect to see in this month's issue of The Oncology Nurse APN/PA. Read More ›

Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship at the Greenville Health System Cancer Institute

The Greenville Health System (GHS) Cancer Institute in South Carolina offers the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship (CIOS) for patients who are cancer survivors. Read More ›

Oncology Nurses Survey Reveals Inconsistent Adherence to Antiemetic Prophylaxis Guidelines

By Meg Barbor, MPH

Best Practices

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

A recent survey of oncology nurses revealed inconsistencies in practice patterns and adherence to antiemetic guidelines for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Read More ›

Gaps Found in Nutritional Care for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

By Meg Barbor, MPH

Head and Neck Cancer

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Patients with head and neck cancer are at a high risk for malnutrition, but use of a best practice model for nutritional support can improve outcomes and address unmet needs. Read More ›

Specialists Highlight Neutropenia Prevention in Patients with Cancer

By Caroline Helwick

Supportive Care

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Speakers from the Oncology Nursing Society’s Special Interest Group on Neutropenia reinforced infection prevention at a session during the 2016 Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress. Read More ›

Collaborative Oncology Care Requires Good Mentoring, Self-Study

By Alice Goodman

Best Practices

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Collaborative oncology care, which involves incorporating an advanced practitioner (AP) into an oncology practice, will help meet the growing burden of complex care and improve patient satisfaction. Read More ›

Risk and Management Updates for Inherited Colorectal Cancer

By Courtney Lewis, MS, CGC ; Cristi Radford, MS, CGC

Genetic Counseling

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Advances in technology and decreased testing costs have led to a rise in the number of genes associated with inherited cancer risk for which testing is clinically available. Read More ›

Medical Nutrition Therapy Shows Promise in Patients with Lung Cancer

By Meg Barbor, MPH

Lung Cancer

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

The prevalence of malnutrition in patients with lung cancer is particularly high, but early and intensive individualized dietary counseling can improve quality of life for these patients and decrease their chances of experiencing significant weight loss. Read More ›

Call to Action: Address Patients’ Sexual Health

By Phoebe Starr

Supportive Care

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for cancer survivors, and nurses can be a part of the solution by addressing this issue, educating themselves, and joining with other health professionals who care about patients’ sexual health. Read More ›

Hazardous Drugs Remain a Problem for Oncology Nurses

By Caroline Helwick

Drug Updates

TON - November 2016, Vol 9, No 6

Oncology nurses may believe that personal exposure to hazardous drugs is a thing of the past, but they would be wrong. Read More ›