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Accelerated approval for a new mantle cell lymphoma drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted accelerated approval to BeiGene’s mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) oral therapy, zanubritinib (BRUKINSA).
Zanubritinib’s efficacy was examined through a phase 2 clinical trial (BGB-311-206 / NCT0306970) in...
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but one of the most impactful was a session on e-cigarettes and their adverse health...
New guidelines for exercise during cancer treatment
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently released new guidelines for exercise prescriptions while patients are undergoing cancer treatment.
The updated guidelines include the following points:
Exercise is an important tool for cancer prevention,...
A potential connection between lung cancer and pre- and probiotics
A new study from JAMA Oncology examines a potential connection between dietary intake of fiber and probiotics through yogurt and the risk of lung cancer.
The researchers wanted to answer the question: “Does an association...
This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is an interesting time for me. Up until only a few months ago, I was working in a healthcare market research agency doing analytics in different online disease communities. This...
NP with breast cancer: “Listen to your patients”
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today
In 2015, Bridgett Spillers, FNP-C, was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer. Bridgett recently shared a bit of her story with American Nurse Today. We specifically wanted to...
Hyperbaric oxygen may relieve radiation cystitis symptoms
A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology may reveal a new way to treat patients with radiation cystitis symptoms.
The researchers explored the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to relieve radiation cystitis symptoms for...
Male breast cancer: Putting a spotlight on a rare condition
Efforts to fight breast cancer have been ongoing for years, and for good reason: It’s the leading second cause of cancer death in women. Men, however, frequently are overlooked when it comes to discussions...
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
To: Ethics inbox
From: Widowed nurse Subject: Medical aid in dying
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic cancer....
Academy designates five nurse leaders as Living Legends
The American Academy of Nursing will officially designate five exceptional leaders as Living Legends at the Academy’s Transforming Health, Driving Policy conference in Washington, DC, on October 24. As change agents and champions, these...
Creating the future through bold decision-making
ONS leaders employ an innovative approach to strategic planning.
DEVELOPING and articulating a clear vision that drives action for an organization are key leadership competencies for executive leaders in every sector of healthcare. Our systems,...
Your brain on optimism
Positive nursing role models know how to train their brain to be more optimistic.
SPENDING TIME around positive nurses is contagious and heartwarming. The more you encounter them, the more you want of their time....
FDA announces Project Orbis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced Project Orbis, a new initiative from the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE), which will provide “a framework for concurrent submission and review of oncology...