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Topical Applications of Leptospermum Honey Dramatically Improve Healing of Complex Wounds
Anne Landry   6/18/2013   1 comment
At ONS Congress 2013, Patrice Dillow, MSN, RN, APRN, and WOCN from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America explains how topical Leptospermum honey reduced pain and promoted healing of chronic, complex wounds.
Using Antihistamines for Neulasta-Induced Bone Pain
Katherine Mitchell   6/14/2013   13 comments
Katie Mitchell explains that a widely used allergy medication is showing promise for Neulasta-induced bone pain.
Substance Abuse in the Hospice Setting
Maggie Hughes   4/18/2013   21 comments
Maggie Hughes asks if end-of-life patients should be assessed for a history of substance dependency when receiving hospice care.
Management of Chronic Cancer Pain: Reappraising the Issue
Anne Booms   3/6/2013   14 comments
Nurse practitioner Anne Booms asks us to take a closer look at the management of chronic cancer pain.
The Gift
Linda M. Gorman   2/28/2013   12 comments
Linda Gorman shares the story of a former nurse who teaches nursing students the personal side of end-of-life care.
Caveats for Pain Management in Older Adults With Cancer
Deborah A. Boyle   2/21/2013   7 comments
Debi Boyle stresses the importance of proper pain management in the older adult with cancer.
Coffee Ground Enemas & Pain Control: Honoring Patient Determination
Rachel Odo   1/23/2013   16 comments
Rachel Odo discusses the struggle of understanding and honoring patient choices.
An Unusual Pain From G-CSF Injections
Monica Key   12/13/2012   8 comments
Monica Key shares a pattern of pain in many breast cancer patients receiving granulocyte colony stimulating factor.
ONS Connections 2012: Addressing the Needs of Patients With Complex Pain
AnnMarie Walton   11/30/2012   7 comments
AnnMarie Walton shares the novel approaches discussed at ONS Connections 2012, including topical cocaine and IV lidocaine.
Barriers to Home Management of Cancer Pain
Julianna Paradisi   11/26/2012   14 comments
Julianna Paradisi discusses some of the barriers that exist with home management of cancer pain.
Oral Rinse Showing Promise for Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis
Michelle Bragazzi   10/29/2012   15 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains the benefit of doxepin for radiation-induced oral mucositis.
Is It Time to Limit Opioids for Patients With Non-Cancer Pain?
Teresa Brown   9/24/2012   8 comments
Teresa Brown discusses a new move to end opiod prescriptions for non-cancer related pain and wonders if it's too extreme.
Study Connects Genetics With Opioid-Induced Side Effects
Michelle Bragazzi   7/6/2012   15 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a report explaining the relationship between genetics and opioid-induced side effects.
An Ancient Art Helps to Reduce Pain, Nausea & Stress in Cancer Patients
Michelle Bragazzi   6/29/2012   18 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a study on Jin Shin Jyutsu and the positive effects it has on reducing pain, nausea, and stress in the cancer patient.
Vitamin D Reduces Pain & Fatigue of Breast Cancer Treatment
Michael Kaufman   6/29/2012   11 comments
Michael Kaufman reports on a study that suggests supplementation with vitamin D may help reduce musculoskeletal pain and fatigue among breast cancer patients starting adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy.
Study Reveals Cancer Pain Undertreated, Especially Among Minorities
Michelle Bragazzi   6/1/2012   11 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a study regarding the undertreatment of cancer-related pain, especially among minorities.
A Special Cocktail for Bone Pain Management
Monica Key   4/24/2012   10 comments
Monica Key shares a unique "cocktail" a patient shared with her to manage bone pain associated with growth-colony-stimulating-factor injections.
Nasal Spray: Another Option for Cancer Pain
Michelle Bragazzi   4/16/2012   15 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses a new nasal spray recently approved by the FDA to treat breakthrough cancer pain.
Individualizing Pain Control
Brenda S. Williams   4/3/2012   9 comments
Brenda Williams talks about how nurses can ensure pain is treated effectively in each cancer patient.
The Medicine in Music
Michelle Bragazzi   3/12/2012   18 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses the benefits of music-based therapies for cancer patients.
Euthanasia vs. Palliative Sedation: Is There a Difference?
Michelle Bragazzi   3/9/2012   10 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi ponders whether there is a difference between euthanasia and palliative sedation and asks some difficult questions about intent.
The Marijuana Controversy & the Cancer Patient
Michelle Bragazzi   3/5/2012   15 comments
Does the controversy surrounding the use of marijuana outweigh its benefits to the cancer patient?
Treating End-of-Life Pain
Brenda S. Williams   2/23/2012   15 comments
Brenda S. Williams discusses the best ways to address end-of-life pain.
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At ONS Congress 2013, Patrice Dillow, MSN, RN, APRN, and WOCN from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America explains how topical Leptospermum honey reduced pain and promoted healing of chronic, complex wounds.
Rebecca Crane-Okada explains the relationship of healer (nurse) and patient as a "covenant between equals."
Julianna Paradisi explains how the hobby of gardening can be compared to oncology nursing, and how it's also an outlet for patients and staff.
Cathy Cole discusses how the Supreme Court ruling on gene patenting will affect genetic testing accessibility.
Ashley Leak, PhD, RN, geriatric oncology nurse, Cancer Care Quality Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing at UNC Chapel Hill, explains the reasons she enjoyed attending the ONS Annual Congress meeting.
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The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In
Michelle Bragazzi, BS, RN, 5/3/2013  32
In February, TheONC surveyed more than 600 oncology nurses to find out more about their careers. We wanted to know if they felt adequately compensated and satisfied within their ...
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