From our readers: On being an oncology nurse, or humble pie by the slice
I came to oncology nursing in 1984 through what I perceived as bad luck; my goal was to get out of the field ASAP.…
Oncology
Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat
Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need…
Study: Shortages of cancer drugs associated with medication errors and higher
A study in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy reports a survey of oncology pharmacists in the United States found that shortages of oncology…
Hospital volume associated with better survival in patients with head and neck cancer
“Hospital volume is associated with survival but not multimodality therapy in Medicare patients with advanced head and neck cancer,” published in Cancer, found that…
Health, safety, & wellness
Nursing is a rewarding profession based on caring, giving, helping, and educating. It involves caring for others, from beautiful newborns to pain-wracked hospice patients.…
FDA approves Pomalyst for advanced multiple myeloma
On Feb. 8, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pomalyst (pomalidomide) to treat patients with multiple myeloma whose disease has progressed…
The most expensive one percent: A case study
What would you do? Let author Leah Curtin know after you read this case study.
A new surgical intervention for reflux treatment
Learn about LINX, a surgical procedure for treating chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Helping patients survive sepsis
In its early stages, sepsis can be difficult to detect. Learn about the sometimes-subtle signs and symptoms.
FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage breast cancer
On Dec. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) to treat men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate…
From our readers: On being an oncology nurse, or humble pie by the slice
I came to oncology nursing in 1984 through what I perceived as bad luck; my goal was to get out of the…
Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat
Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients…
Study: Shortages of cancer drugs associated with medication errors and higher
A study in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy reports a survey of oncology pharmacists in the United States found that shortages…
Hospital volume associated with better survival in patients with head and neck cancer
“Hospital volume is associated with survival but not multimodality therapy in Medicare patients with advanced head and neck cancer,” published in Cancer,…
Health, safety, & wellness
Nursing is a rewarding profession based on caring, giving, helping, and educating. It involves caring for others, from beautiful newborns to pain-wracked…
FDA approves Pomalyst for advanced multiple myeloma
On Feb. 8, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pomalyst (pomalidomide) to treat patients with multiple myeloma whose disease…
The most expensive one percent: A case study
What would you do? Let author Leah Curtin know after you read this case study.
A new surgical intervention for reflux treatment
Learn about LINX, a surgical procedure for treating chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Helping patients survive sepsis
In its early stages, sepsis can be difficult to detect. Learn about the sometimes-subtle signs and symptoms.
FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage breast cancer
On Dec. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) to treat men with metastatic…
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