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The advent of imatinib (Gleevec; Novartis Pharmaceuticals) was considered a near miracle for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Read More ›

Pancreatic cancer represents 3% of new cancer cases each year, with the average age of diagnosis being 71 years. Read More ›

The two most depressing times of my life were when I was first diagnosed with cancer and when I completed cancer treatment. Read More ›

Palliative care is a key component of quality care. Oncology nurses have many of the skill sets for providing generalist quality care and are poised to play a major role in advocating and transforming palliative care for patients with cancer. Read More ›

The 2015 Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) marks the 40th anniversary of the organization. Presentations and events included the new and the “tried and true.” Read More ›

Mortality is higher among unmarried patients with cancer than married patients, and the highest mortality rates were observed among unmarried men... Read More ›

“Considering the frequency of both pediatric cancer survivorship and of late toxicities related to treatment, childhood cancer is often the cancer diagnosis that lasts a lifetime,” said Kerry Parsons, PharmD. Read More ›

Handling and disposing of oral cancer therapies can be hazardous, and certain protocols should be followed to reduce risks, according to Lisa Holle, PharmD. Read More ›