Lisocabtagene maraleucel (Breyanzi®) was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021 for patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and grade IIIB follicular lymphoma. In 2022, the FDA expanded its approval for the initial indication to include those with refractory disease or relapse within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy who are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Mucositis is a common side effect of many cancer treatments, with incidence rates of 40% in patients receiving chemotherapy, 80% in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantations, and up to 100% in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The literature reports mucositis less frequently with targeted agents and immunotherapies; however, it should be considered in an advance practice provider’s approach to overall immune-related adverse event prevention, assessment, and management.
“A strong body of evidence highlights the importance of physical activity and healthy eating during post-treatment survivorship to improve or maintain body composition, decrease the risk of cancer recurrence, and positively affect all-cause mortality,” oncology nurse investigators said in a review of clinical guidelines published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. In their article, the authors provided an overview of the current evidence-based nutritional and activity recommendations for cancer survivors and the oncology nurse’s role in educating and promoting adhere
Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®) is a platinum-based drug used since 2002 to treat colorectal cancer. It can cause serious hypersensitivity adverse reactions and has the unique side effect of reversible peripheral sensory neuropathy exacerbated by exposure to cold temperature or objects. It gets its name from its chemical structure, which has an oxalate ligand.
Five months into my oncology fellowship, I was tasked with my first solo consultation during the first week of my palliative rotation. I entered the room and was struck by how young and calm Jane was.
More than 40% of cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer deaths can be prevented by lifestyle changes and other modifiable risk factors, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reported in study findings published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Although incidence varies by cancer type, approximately 20%–87% of patients experience cachexia during their cancer journey. Affecting nearly every patient with advanced cancer, cachexia is attributed to 20% of cancer-related deaths.
On August 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales. Once implemented, the requirements are expected to help decrease underage tobacco sales.
In 2008, Feeding America established September as Hunger Action Month to bring together food banks, food pantries, and local meal programs to raise awareness about hunger and inspire people to take action. Here are some ways that you can advocate for patients with cancer who are experiencing food insecurity this month.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is the largest cancer care organization in Louisiana, with 19 locations, including Covington, a New Orleans suburb with a growing population of just under 12,000. In 2020, Covington providers were seeing an increasing number of patients facing food insecurity and financial toxicities.