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What Do We Know About Cancer Vaccines?
Brenda S. Williams   4/12/2012   5 comments
Brenda Williams discusses how cancer vaccines can be used in treatment.
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.
A Nurse's Journey With an ALL Patient
Brenda S. Williams   3/30/2012   9 comments
Brenda Williams talks about walking out the cancer journey with a patient and his family, and she wonders how taking the trip from diagnosis to death changes the oncology nurse.
Caring for the Hospitalized Dying Patient
Brenda S. Williams   3/12/2012   8 comments
Brenda Williams offers advice on how to treat the dying patient under your care.
Expect the Unexpected From Chemotherapy
Brenda S. Williams   3/1/2012   10 comments
Brenda Williams gives an overview of the common side effects of chemotherapy and what to tell patients to look out for while under treatment.
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.
'Burns' Caused by Radiation Therapy
Brenda S. Williams   2/14/2012   4 comments
Brenda Williams discusses how to manage the skin damage that radiation therapy can cause.
Post-Treatment Care for the ALL Patient
Brenda S. Williams   2/6/2012   5 comments
Brenda S. Williams talks about post-treatment care for the patient being treated for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).
Transition From Curative Treatment to Comfort Care
Brenda S. Williams   1/26/2012   9 comments
Here are some suggestions on how to move a patient from curative treatment to comfort care.
Latest Blog Roll
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a story about a pageant contestant who's mission goes far beyond the crown.
Maggie Hughes explains that dying with dignity appears to be gaining recognition as more states seek approval.
Katie Mitchell shares a story about bioprinting technology and how it may change the future of targeted therapy.
Nicole Haines explains how we can make inefficient workplace meetings more productive for all.
Melissa Scott says peace and dignity are importants part of the death process for patients and their family members.
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Anti-cancer drug related cardiotoxicity: A review and update by Gail M Wilkes RNC MS AOCN
Myths and Realities of Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act: Implications for Oncology Nurses and their Patients
Webinar Series
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Presented by Denise Friesema, MS, RN, OCN, this webinar will:

  • Discuss the role of the oncology nurse in clinical trials
  • Provide an overview of the staff nurse and clinical trial nurse roles as clinical provider, coordinator, patient advocate, and data recorder
  • Offer participants a chance to ask questions during a live question and answer period

Register for this informative free webinar now!

Friday, December 14, 2012 12:00 PM EST
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 12:00 PM EST
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The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In
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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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