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Prophylactic probiotics can potentially prevent radiation enteropathy, according to research presented by Matthew A. Ciorba, MD. Read More ›

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: An Interview with Lori Williams, PhD, RN

Supportive Care

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

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 ›

Rucaparib Approved with a Companion Diagnostic Test for Patients with Advanced Ovarian Cancer

FDA Updates

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

On December 19, 2016, the FDA granted accelerated approval to rucaparib (Rubraca; Clovis Oncology Inc), a poly ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer whose tumors have deleterious BRCA gene mutation, and who have been treated with ≥2 chemotherapies. Read More ›

Cognition and Depression Affect Adherence in Elderly Patients on Anticancer Drugs

By Alice Goodman

Supportive Care

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

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 ›

Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale Has Minimal Impact on Clinical Time

By Chase Doyle

Supportive Care

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

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 ›

Is It Time to Reconsider Testing Adolescents for Familial BRCA Mutations?

By Courtney Lewis, MS, CGC ; Cristi Radford, MS, CGC

Genetic Counseling

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

Parents with inherited cancer mutations often wonder when to disclose results to their children and what affect it will have on them. Read More ›

Targeted Team Approach Improves Engagement of Advance Care Planning

By Chase Doyle

Palliative Care

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

Advance care planning (ACP) continues to be a vital part of comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care, but barriers to uptake and implementation remain. Read More ›

Nurse Navigation Plays an Important Role at the Novant Health Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center

Cancer Center Profile

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

The Novant Health Oncology Specialists at the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center provide world-class cancer care at the Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center in collaboration with the Maya Angelou Women’s Health & Wellness Center. Located in Winston-Salem, NC, the cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, offering comprehensive patient care along with the latest in diagnosis, treatment, research, support services, and genetics evaluation. Read More ›

Better Education Needed to Recognize and Manage Adverse Effects

By Alice Goodman

Conference Correspondent

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

The findings of 2 separate studies presented at the recent European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress suggest that oncology nurses need more education and training on how to manage adverse effects from cancer and its treatment. Read More ›

In the Literature

TON - January 2017, Vol 10, No 1

Gaps in Use of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Mutations Responsible for Relapse Despite PD-1 Therapy Uncovered in Melanoma
Ricolinostat Shows Promise in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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