Supportive Care

Lori Williams, PhD, RN, has worked in oncology nursing for more than 30 years, and focuses her research on symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment. Read More ›

Adherence to infusional or injectable anticancer drugs is not problematic—as long as the patient gets the infusion or injection, adherence is assured—but adherence is an emergent problem with newer oral anticancer drugs. Read More ›

Although patient self-reporting of symptoms has been shown to improve longitudinal tracking of symptoms and increase patient engagement in their care, these assessment tools are often underutilized in clinical care. Read More ›

Toxicities Associated with Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy Underreported in Published Studies
Most oncologists’ knowledge about toxicities associated with newer therapies comes mainly from clinical trials, but publications of clinical trial safety results may be misleading. Read More ›

Specialists Highlight Neutropenia Prevention in Patients with Cancer
Speakers from the Oncology Nursing Society’s Special Interest Group on Neutropenia reinforced infection prevention at a session during the 2016 Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress. Read More ›

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for cancer survivors, and nurses can be a part of the solution by addressing this issue, educating themselves, and joining with other health professionals who care about patients’ sexual health. Read More ›

SGX942, a novel agent that is first in its class, decreased the incidence of severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation, according to new research. Read More ›

Delirium is an exceedingly prevalent syndrome among patients with cancer, but is underrecognized and undertreated. Read More ›

Many patients with advanced melanoma or advanced lung cancer have benefited from treatment with checkpoint inhibitors, which have helped extend survival to previously unthinkable lengths. Read More ›

Nausea is part of a symptom cluster associated with chemotherapy, but the experience of nausea may be a symptom cluster in and of itself. Read More ›

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