Persistent fatigue after breast cancer may speed aging
Researchers have found that persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors may be caused by disruption in the autonomic system, and could make some patients…
Breast Cancer
What every nurse needs to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 American women. This article discusses recent diagnostic and treatment advances (including some you may not know about) that…
In some situations, axillary node removal doesn’t improve breast cancer survival
A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology June meeting found that removing additional axillary lymph nodes to look for breast cancer…
Drug approval for breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tykerb (lapatinib) in combination with Femara (letrozole) to treat hormone positive and HER2-positive advanced breast cancer…
Sex after breast cancer: Helping your patient cope
Sexual dysfunction plagues many breast cancer patients. Learn why this happens and how to intervene appropriately.
Take Note – September 2008
Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future In 2002, Johnson & Johnson launched the Campaign for Nursing’s Future to enhance the image of nursing,…
Take Note – June 2007
A monthly round up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
Take Note – April 2007
A monthly round-up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
Take Note – February 2007
Low-carb diets don’t affect cardiac risk Although diets low in carbohydrates and high in fats and proteins have been popular for the last few…
Take Note – October 2006
CDC recommends annual flu shots for children ages 2 to 4 For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is…
Persistent fatigue after breast cancer may speed aging
Researchers have found that persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors may be caused by disruption in the autonomic system, and could make…
What every nurse needs to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer strikes 1 in 8 American women. This article discusses recent diagnostic and treatment advances (including some you may not know…
In some situations, axillary node removal doesn’t improve breast cancer survival
A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology June meeting found that removing additional axillary lymph nodes to look for…
Drug approval for breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tykerb (lapatinib) in combination with Femara (letrozole) to treat hormone positive and HER2-positive advanced…
Sex after breast cancer: Helping your patient cope
Sexual dysfunction plagues many breast cancer patients. Learn why this happens and how to intervene appropriately.
Take Note – September 2008
Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future In 2002, Johnson & Johnson launched the Campaign for Nursing’s Future to enhance the image…
Take Note – June 2007
A monthly round up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
Take Note – April 2007
A monthly round-up of clinical, practice, and career news, updates, and alerts.
Take Note – February 2007
Low-carb diets don’t affect cardiac risk Although diets low in carbohydrates and high in fats and proteins have been popular for the…
Take Note – October 2006
CDC recommends annual flu shots for children ages 2 to 4 For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…