Best Practices

Numerous changes need to be made to raise public awareness of the fact that drinking alcohol raises the risk for several types of cancer. Read More ›

Recently, I had the privilege of representing the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Oncology Workforce Subcommittee at the 39th National Oncology Conference—hosted in West Palm Beach, FL, from October 12 to 14, 2022—and speak about findings from the association’s 2022 Mini Z burnout survey, which was also conducted in 2019. Read More ›

Burnout, a term used to describe a prolonged response to chronic emotional and interpersonal stress on the job, is a common problem among healthcare workers. Read More ›

A recent Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Stat poll asked healthcare leaders, “Will your practice add advanced practice providers (APPs) in 2021?” The majority (55%) said “yes,” compared with 45% who responded “no.” Read More ›

"Ethical issues and dilemmas are inherent in our practice, especially at the end of life. Fortunately, we have professional codes and standards that serve to assist,” stated Joyce Neumann, PhD, APRN, AOCN, BMTCN, FAAN, Program Director, Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, who spoke at the virtual Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center’s 2020 Cancer Care Symposium. Read More ›

Anger is a basic human emotion and a natural response to stress. Healthcare professionals should anticipate that patients with cancer may feel and express anger and be prepared to deal with these scenarios. Read More ›