The implementation of a nurse navigator in a lymphedema program has helped patients with the condition obtain timely care, which can potentially improve outcomes. #ONSCongress Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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May is Oncology Nursing Month, and we're taking this month to honor the dedication, compassion, and expertise of these amazing professionals. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support. #OncologyNursingMonth

In this episode of The Vitals, we speak with Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN of Hackensack Meridian, who discussed the importance of supportive care and education for patients with lung cancer who are treated with immunotherapy.

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Learn the latest in ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer with expert Nelli Zafman, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP. Discuss crucial ESR1 mutations, testing, & therapies.

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The role of a verification nurse can lead to several benefits, including the prevention of errors from reaching the patient, decreased workload, and potential cost savings from less drug waste. #ONSCongress Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Throughout April, the FDA approved drugs for the treatment of diseases including solid tumors, lung cancer, multiple myeloma, bladder cancer, and low-grade glioma.

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The newly appointed president of the Oncology Nursing Society (@OncologyNursing), Jessica MacIntyre, discussed healthcare policies that she and ONS will continue to advocate for in the cancer space. #ONSCongress

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Trastuzumab deruxtecan enhanced survival without disease progression compared with chemotherapy in HR-positive, HER2-low metastatic breast cancer after 1 or more lines of endocrine therapy.

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From journaling to delegating everyday tasks, nurses can teach patients how to cope with treatment-related fatigue.

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Trastuzumab-strf was approved for HER2-overexpressing breast cancer and HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma.

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Poor sleep quality among those with lung cancer and COPD emphasize the need to develop effective assessment strategies.

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Nurse coordinators should aim to transmit information to both the patient and caregiver during outpatient CAR T-cell treatment process.

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A pilot study proved that a nurse-coordinated approach shows promise in treating more than just 1 symptom among patients with cancer.

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Advanced practice providers can lead clinical teams and patients to boost oncology clinical trial enrollment, a nurse practitioner explained. #ONSCongress

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A subgroup of patients from the 3 CARTITUDE trials experienced cranial nerve palsy after treatment, most of whom were men.

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As symptom severity can vary by patient, it is key for nurses to increase assessment for early intervention of patients with head and neck cancer following treatment, according to Meredith Cummings, PhD(c), BSN, RN, OCN.

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Establishing a nurse-led system to administer tocilizumab in patients receiving bispecific antibodies tended to get the immunosuppressive drug to patients faster.

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A feasibility study on the use of a mobile application for patients after undergoing a stem cell transplant may help care teams quickly identify and treat graft-versus-host disease.

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So excited we got to catch up with our Editor in Chief Stephanie at #ONSCongress in Washington DC!!