Expanding Roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Oncology
Roles for advance practice registered nurses are expanding in cancer centers.
Oncology
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.
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