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According to a colleague, Christine Wylie, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an excellent resource for patients with cancer.

Laura Wood, M.S.N., RN, OCN, has "skill, dedication, boundless compassion and drive to improve the lives of those affected by kidney cancer."

Donna MacDonald, B.S.N., RN, OCN, CCM, goes beyond her duties as a nurse to advocate and support her patients.

Courtney Huffstetler, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is dedicated to breaking down barriers to cancer care.

Treatment with androgen deprivation therapy in combination with Zytiga, docetaxel and prednisone improved radiographic progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with de novo metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

The priority review means that the FDA plans to speed up its review of Imfinzi combined with chemotherapy in patients with advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer.

With Mother’s Day upon us, I’m advocating for better genetic cancer screening so that no more children are motherless on this day.

From “Leave It to Beaver” actor Tony Dow revealing his cancer diagnosis to a woman faking a cancer diagnosis to collect $100,000 in donations and a European soccer star finishing treatment, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Ilene Galinsky, ANP-BC, "had the courage to fiercely stand up for her patients’ best interests despite conventions of rank, seniority and arbitrary rules," a colleague said.

Mental wellbeing is more of a focus than ever before in cancer care, and while treatments continue to get better, there is still a long road ahead, according to Patrick Dempsey.

A recent injury reminded me that I could be dropped into the “cancer blender” at any time, though I should not focus on all the “what ifs.”

An oncology nurse strives to educate patients and providers to ensure safe cancer treatment.

The FDA’s approval of Enhertu in this setting, according to an expert, marks an important milestone and will allow patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer to be treated in an earlier line, with the possibility of delaying disease progression.

The first patient was dosed in a clinical trial evaluating the radiopharmaceutical agent, CycloSam, in patients with bone cancer or cancer that has metastasized to the bone.

Unrelieved stress may play a part in causing cancer-related cognitive impairment and anxiety, though more research is needed.

Nobody prepared me for the hardest part of my cancer experience — the toll it would have on my 6-year-old son.

Updated trial results showed that the use of Kisqali plus fulvestrant was associated with an approximate 33% decrease in risk of death for women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.

Christine Amoroso, B.S.N., RN, OCN, figured out the best way to deliver direct-to-kidney treatment for her patients.

I used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.

Results from a phase 3 trial showed that the combination of Nubeqa, docetaxel and androgen-deprivation therapy significantly decreased the risk of death for men with a certain type of prostate cancer.

Since being diagnosed with breast cancer, I’ve been vigilant about reading the labels of items I buy to see if they contain carcinogens, but I never thought about the potential chemicals in my drinking water... until recently.

While a higher risk of heart issues was found in older men years after androgen-deprivation therapy, it is unknown if the risk comes from the treatment or other age-related comorbidities.

"You have to have compassion — the ability to put yourself in the patient or family’s shoes and know what they’re going through," said an oncology nurse who was a finalist for 2022 Extraordinary Healer® award.

The trial of CLR 131 (iopofosine) for relapsed/refractory Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia will continue, as the drug will be studied in an estimated 50 patients.

One of the most feared side effects from chemotherapy treatment is hair loss, but scalp cooling can help patients maintain their locks.

John Wayne coined the term, “the Big C,” for cancer, but I think it’s time that the capital letter C stands for something better.

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to improve insomnia in cancer survivors, but research is lacking in patients who are currently undergoing treatment or who have advanced disease.

From her earliest childhood days, Tammy Allred, RN, OCN, had a vision for her future: to soothe and to heal.