Expanding Roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Oncology
Roles for advance practice registered nurses are expanding in cancer centers.
Oncology Information Center
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: An Update
The occurrence rate of BIA-ALCL following breast augmentation with textured implants is variable, with the reported lifetime risk ranging from 1 in 355 to 1 in 86,029 patients.
The Role of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment
Nurse practitioners play an essential role in the chemotherapy plan for patients with cancer.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.
Blood Cell Score for Identifying Aggressive Melanoma
The myeloid index score captures the prognostic value of blood myeloid cells and may be used in the management of patients with melanoma.
Endoscopic Surgery Improved OS for Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Cancer
A team of investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess outcomes following salvage endoscopic surgery vs radiation therapy in patients with resectable, locally recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer.
Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Older Patients With NSCLC
Use of chemotherapy among patients aged 80 years and older with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was linked to longer overall survival.
Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hard-to-Reach Populations
The COVID-19 pandemic sheds new light on existing access challenges in preventive health care.
High-Risk Clinic for Melanoma Surveillance Is Scalable
A structured surveillance program for high-risk melanoma patients can be scaled and successfully replicated even in a primary care skin cancer clinic.
Effects of Treatment, Inactivity on Arm Tissue Composition in Survivors of Breast Cancer
Results of an assessment of tissue composition changes experienced by breast cancer survivors without lymphedema are presented.
Socioeconomic Deprivation Linked to Worse Survival in Cancer Trials
High area-level socioeconomic deprivation is associated with worse survival for patients with cancer enrolled in clinical trials.
Can Vitamin D Lower Diabetes Risk and Reduce Cancer Progression, Mortality?
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with a 13% decrease in progression to diabetes in patients with prediabetes.
Patterns in the Development of Melanoma Across Body Sites
A team of international researchers sought to confirm a “dual pathway hypothesis” for the development of melanoma.
CAR-T Cell Therapy Promising in Multiple Myeloma
Researchers sought to determine whether idecabtagene vicleucel, a CAR-T cell therapy, would be a viable treatment option in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Family History of Ovarian Cancer Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
A team of researchers sought to evaluate familial risks of developing breast cancer among women with a family history of cancers other than breast cancer.
Indications Withdrawn as FDA Evaluates Several Accelerated Approvals
To prove clinical benefit, the FDA requires manufacturers to conduct confirmatory trials, also known as a phase 4 studies.
Prevalence of Uncontrolled, Untreated Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Prostate Cancer
An analysis of data from the VA healthcare system revealed a gap in recommended assessments of cardiovascular risk factors among men with prostate cancer.
Many Women Feel Left Out of Decisions on Breast Cancer Care
There is significant divergence between patients’, nurses’, and surgeons’ perceptions of breast cancer treatment knowledge.
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Decreased 80% During COVID-19 Lockdown in California
Cervical cancer screening rates remained below normal levels even after the stay-at-home order was lifted.
Risk Factors for Fatal Heart Disease in Patients With Cancer
February is American Heart Month, and patients who have been diagnosed with cancer are part of a group that is uniquely vulnerable to cardiovascular disease. What risk factors should these patients know about for fatal heart disease?
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