FDA issues caution for robot-assisted mastectomy
On Feb. 28, the FDA issued a caution for robot-assisted mastectomy, noting that it has not cleared or approved any robotically assisted surgical device…
Oncology
Ovarian Cancer
A call to action for early detection and diagnosis. This article was provided to American Nurse Journal by Aspira Women’s Health and did not…
Mitigating melanoma
Early detection and intervention is key for higher survival rates. Takeaways: Late identification and recognition of melanoma lead to worsening health outcomes. Nursing patient…
Standardizing handoff communication
Although adverse events can occur anytime during hospitalization, handoff communication is often the cause of avoidable adverse events. Miscommunication, care continuity disruption, critical data…
Tumor lysis syndrome
Tumor lysis syndrome is an oncologic emergency requiring diligent nursing care. Uric acid nephropathy from tumor lysis syndrome can cause acute renal failure.
Cancer immunotherapy update
Review of immune checkpoint inhibitor and CAR T-cell therapy adverse effects and treatments. Takeaways: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved several immunotherapy…
Scientists can silence inflammatory gene responsible for a form of breast cancer
Scientists have found that they are able to “switch off,” or silence, a gene that is responsible for an aggressive form of breast cancer.…
My cancer journey
I’m a nurse. I’m not supposed to be a patient. I’m not supposed to get cancer. I have too much to do to add…
New treatment for multiple myeloma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Sanofi-Aventis’ Sarclisa (isatuximab-irfc) for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma. Isatuximab-irfc was previously…
Study examines rate of cancer overdiagnosis in Australia
A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia examined the “proportion of cancer diagnoses in Australia that might reasonably be attributed to…
New vaccine eliminated breast cancer in first human patient
A vaccine being developed in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is aimed at preventing new cases of ovarian and breast cancer and even…
The World Health Organization aims to reduce mortality of cervical cancer
In a recent study, the World Health Organization (WHO) describes a study which aims to eliminate cervical cancer “as a public health problem.” (more…)
FDA issues caution for robot-assisted mastectomy
On Feb. 28, the FDA issued a caution for robot-assisted mastectomy, noting that it has not cleared or approved any robotically assisted…
Ovarian Cancer
A call to action for early detection and diagnosis. This article was provided to American Nurse Journal by Aspira Women’s Health and…
Mitigating melanoma
Early detection and intervention is key for higher survival rates. Takeaways: Late identification and recognition of melanoma lead to worsening health outcomes.…
Standardizing handoff communication
Although adverse events can occur anytime during hospitalization, handoff communication is often the cause of avoidable adverse events. Miscommunication, care continuity disruption,…
Tumor lysis syndrome
Tumor lysis syndrome is an oncologic emergency requiring diligent nursing care. Uric acid nephropathy from tumor lysis syndrome can cause acute renal…
Cancer immunotherapy update
Review of immune checkpoint inhibitor and CAR T-cell therapy adverse effects and treatments. Takeaways: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved…
Scientists can silence inflammatory gene responsible for a form of breast cancer
Scientists have found that they are able to “switch off,” or silence, a gene that is responsible for an aggressive form of…
My cancer journey
I’m a nurse. I’m not supposed to be a patient. I’m not supposed to get cancer. I have too much to do…
New treatment for multiple myeloma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Sanofi-Aventis’ Sarclisa (isatuximab-irfc) for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma. Isatuximab-irfc…
Study examines rate of cancer overdiagnosis in Australia
A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia examined the “proportion of cancer diagnoses in Australia that might reasonably be…
New vaccine eliminated breast cancer in first human patient
A vaccine being developed in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is aimed at preventing new cases of ovarian and breast cancer…
The World Health Organization aims to reduce mortality of cervical cancer
In a recent study, the World Health Organization (WHO) describes a study which aims to eliminate cervical cancer “as a public health…
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