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WEBBy Chris Ryan. September 19th 2024. The FDA approved amivantamab-vmjw plus chemotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that harbors EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations whose disease has progressed on or after treatment with an EGFR TKI.
Know Your Ports - Oncology Nursing News
WEBDec 21, 2017 — A port is typically placed on the right side of the patient’s chest and about 3 to 5 fingerbreadths below the clavicle. The insertion scar provides a useful landmark, because the port is usually located 0.5 to 1 inch below the surgical incision. Bringing a patient who has large amounts of breast tissue to a fully upright position, with the ...
The Nurse's Role in Colon Cancer Screening - Oncology Nursing …
WEBMar 27, 2018 — Nurses can help identify symptoms like gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal upset, unexplained weight loss, or change in stool habits, and they should counsel patients around screening, he says. They should be also counsel the patient around the various ways that screening is done, for example, colonoscopy, stool testing, or gene testing.
Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients - Oncology Nursing …
WEBAug 30, 2018 — Six Ways Nurses Can Advocate for Patients. August 30, 2018. By Alene Nitzky, PhD, RN, OCN. Article. This is the first in a 3-part series about nurses as advocates within healthcare. Many nurses think of advocacy as the most important role we play in patient care. We need to remember that to best serve …
Nurses Play Integral Role in Newly Issued Colorectal Screening …
WEBJul 3, 2018 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently updated its guidelines to lower the age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45. Nurses will play a vital role in implementing this important change. “Nurses play such an integral role in patient care, so they also do a tremendous amount of patient education. So, …
Cancer Prevention: Why, Who, When, Where, How - Oncology …
WEBFeb 15, 2021 — While cancer continues to be a leading cause of death globally, oncology nursing is constantly evolving and expanding to meet the emerging needs, including cancer prevention. Why: It is estimated that 4 in 10 cancers are preventable. 1 Tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, ultraviolet radiation, HPV, and a …
Three Ways Nurses Can Ensure Patient Adherence to Treatment …
WEBJan 11, 2019 — Oncology nurses working in hospitals can do a lot to help patients prepare to adhere to their treatment regimens. For example, they can encourage patients to communicate freely with their physicians, help them remain hopeful, and recommend that they use tools to stay organized and on top of their follow-up appointments. Encourage Open Dialogue.
Staph Infection From Infected Chemo Port: When the Nurse …
WEBDec 15, 2016 — Staph Infection From Infected Chemo Port: When the Nurse Becomes the Patient. December 15, 2016. By Suzanne M. Kunze RN, CCM, MBA. Publication. Article. Oncology Nursing News December 2016. Volume 11. Issue 9. A nurse relates her experience with breast cancer and the added stress …
What Are Professional Boundaries and Why Do They Matter?
WEBOct 4, 2017 — The National Council of State Boards of Nursing defines a boundary crossing as a “brief excursion across professional lines of behavior.”. Your action may be unplanned and honestly intended to meet a patient’s or a caregiver’s need. Consider the following: It seems like a harmless, kind gesture. But questions to ask yourself are: 1.
Oncology Case Management: Optimizing Care Pathways
WEBMar 26, 2018 — Oncology nurse case managers optimize quality and cost-effective care in both hospital and community settings. These highly skilled nurses possess specialized training and certification in case management and/or oncology. Case managers may work face-to-face or via telephone with patients. Nurse case …
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