My undergraduate alma mater is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Their communications recognize its history and remind alumni of the phrase one university president frequently used to describe the university: outrageous ambition.
Firefighters may have an increased risk of prostate cancer because of on-the-job chemical exposures, according to new data from the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study. Firefighters are diagnosed with prostate cancer at a rate 1.21 times higher than the general population, possibly because of chemical exposures, including smoke and firefighting foam, during firefighting.
On May 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Sagent Pharmaceuticals issued voluntary nationwide recall of two lots of docetaxel injection, USP (80 mg per 8 ml multidose vials and 160 mg per 16 ml multidose vials), because of the potential presence of particulate matter from the stopper in the drug product.
On May 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved lisocabtagene maraleucel (Breyanzi®) for adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
Brazilian Nurses Use Pocket Cards as an Evidence-Based Solution to Enhance Nursing Team Competencies
Nurses who specialize in oncology need specific knowledge and skills to ensure they are prepared to deliver high-quality patient care. That need is particularly pressing in low- and middle-income countries.
On May 29, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to selpercatinib (Retevmo®) for pediatric patients aged 2 and older. This is the first FDA approval of a targeted therapy for pediatric patients younger than 12 with RET alterations.
Oncology nurses care for a complex patient population, and the inevitable emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue that result can lead to decreased productivity, high staff turnover, and increased use of sick days. In a poster session on April 25, 2024, during the 49th Annual ONS Congress®, ONS members Jacqueline Anorga, RN, Meghan Manthorpe, BMTCN®, RN, BSN, and Maria Weinstein, MSN, RN, DON, described how they formed an oncology nursing peer group to provide connections and interventions to address burnout, fatigue, and turnover.
Lynch syndrome, now referred to as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), was first identified in a family in 1895. In 1966, Henry Lynch discovered a series of families with colon and other cancers in Nebraska. Today, the evidence demonstrates that HNPCC is associated with germline pathogenic variants in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and EPCAM genes, which are mismatch repair (MMR) genes.
Inspired by cultures around the Mediterranean Sea, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed, seasonal foods. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, and olive oil with moderate amounts of red wine and smaller portions of dairy, poultry, and seafood. Considered more of a lifestyle than a diet, a key element is sharing and enjoying food with family and friends, encouraging social exchange and communication.
For many cancers being treated with radiation therapy, evidence-based standards of care have transitioned to shorter treatment courses. However, Medicare’s outdated fee-for-service approach penalizes radiation oncologists for following those best practices. In May 2024, bipartisan lawmakers introduced a new bill in the U.S.