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Celebrities Attempting to Decrease Their Cancer Risk
Monica Key   5/21/2013   2 comments
Monica Key talks about celebrities making the decision to lower their cancer risk with prophylaxis.
The Continued Puzzle: African-American Women Have Higher Mortality From Breast Cancer
Cathy Cole   5/3/2013   6 comments
Cathy Cole reports that a higher mortality rate still exists among African-American breast cancer patients.
Feeling Like the Perpetual Neophyte
Monica Key   4/30/2013   7 comments
Monica Key shares some information on an exciting new drug now available for HER2/Neu positive metastatic breast cancer patients.
When the Oncology Navigator Becomes the Insurance Provider
Cathy Cole   4/2/2013   7 comments
Cathy Cole shares her experience as a nurse navigator maneuvering patients through the insurance process.
Pink Ribbon Partners
Cathy Cole   3/27/2013   4 comments
Cathy Cole shares with us the process and benefit of adopting volunteers into their newly accredited breast cancer program.
Francine’s Story: A Secondary AML Diagnosis
Rachel Odo   3/18/2013   12 comments
Rachel Odo shares the story of a young woman who made the brave decision to fight breast cancer, regardless of the consequences.
What It Takes to Develop an Accredited Breast Cancer Program
Cathy Cole   3/12/2013   4 comments
Breast cancer nurse navigator Cathy Cole explains the process of developing an accredited breast cancer program.
Coincidence or Concern?
Michelle Bragazzi   2/27/2013   25 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares her moments of paranoia prior to breast cancer screening.
New Clues to Breaking the Link Between Obesity & Cancer
Michael Kaufman   2/15/2013   12 comments
Michael Kaufman explains a possible link between obesity and breast cancer.
The Associated Cancer Risk That May Develop Beyond Breast Cancer Treatment
Melissa Scott   2/7/2013   11 comments
Melissa Scott explains the secondary cancer risk associated with breast cancer treatment.
Creating a Center of Excellence, or Spinning Gold From Straw
Cathy Cole   2/6/2013   4 comments
Cathy Cole, a breast cancer nurse navigator, discusses the importance of team collaboration when developing a new cancer program.
Miss America Contestant Makes a Tough Decision: Prophylaxis
Michelle Bragazzi   1/16/2013   18 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares the story of a beauty queen taking the chance with prophylaxis and a cancer-free future.
When Breast Cancer Statistics Reach Your Hometown
Cathy Cole   1/3/2013   10 comments
Cathy Cole shares her experience as a community professional to help promote breast cancer awareness.
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.
Union Seeks Protection for Workers at Heightened Risk for Breast Cancer
Michael Kaufman   12/7/2012   13 comments
Michael Kaufman discusses new information that women working in certain industries that involve exposure to carcinogens and endocrine disruptors have a heightened risk for breast cancer.
Managing Joint Pain With Aromatase Inhibitors
Monica Key   12/5/2012   10 comments
Monica Key discusses the issue of joint pain among HER+ breast cancer patients once they begin an aromatase inhibitor.
To Scan or Not to Scan, Again
Katherine Trip   11/29/2012   13 comments
Kathy Trip shares a personal story about a headache, a scan, a rescan, and a team going the extra mile for a hurting patient.
Breast Cancer & a Developmentally Disabled Woman
Cathy Cole   11/27/2012   9 comments
Cathy Cole shares the case of a woman with Down syndrome who lives long enough to develop breast cancer.
The Affordable Care Act Expanding Coverage for More Low-Income Women
Michelle Bragazzi   11/21/2012   15 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains that the Affordable Care Act may help more low-income women with cancer screenings.
The Evolution of the Smart Bra
Lori Smith   11/14/2012   12 comments
Lori Smith shares how technology has found a new use for the age-old bra: breast cancer detection.
Inspiration Beyond All Boundaries: Breast Cancer & the Paraplegic Woman
Cathy Cole   11/13/2012   5 comments
Cathy Cole shares the inspiring story of Joni Eareckson Tada and offers some tips for women with disabilities on managing a mammography appointment.
Red, White, Blue &… Pink?
Lori Smith   11/7/2012   7 comments
Lori Smith discusses the elevated risk of breast cancer among active-duty military personnel.
Perjeta: How Much Should a Life Be Worth?
Stephanie Wiseman   10/30/2012   20 comments
Community editor Stephanie Wiseman discusses a great new drug recently approved for metastatic breast cancer and asks: Is the extended life worth the expensive price tag?
No More Compression With Breast Imaging?
Cathy Cole   10/23/2012   8 comments
Cathy Cole shares information on a new imaging technology that uses near-infrared (NIR) light (and very little compression) to scan breast tissue.
Nutrition & Breast Cancer: Awareness Continues Beyond October
Kristi Mason   10/19/2012   8 comments
Kristi Mason shares some strategies to limit breast cancer risk through good nutrition.
Are You Dense?
Katherine Mitchell   10/12/2012   8 comments
Katie Mitchell shares the concern of breast density and mammography sensitivity.
India's New Mandate: Breast Cancer Screening at 30
Stephanie Wiseman   10/9/2012   10 comments
Community editor Stephanie Wiseman shares an article about India's new focus on screening women beginning at age 30 for breast cancer and remarks on the similar issues Indian and American clinicians struggle with: educating women.
Awareness of Male Breast Cancer Still in Its Infancy
Michael Kaufman   10/5/2012   9 comments
Michael Kaufman talks about how one man has moved past a stigma to help other men facing breast cancer.
Pinkwashing
Stephanie Wiseman   10/2/2012   14 comments
Community editor Stephanie Wiseman explains pinkwashing and shares two resources to help patients (and nurses) "buy pink" responsibly.
Your Man Reminder: An App for Breast Cancer Awareness
Michelle Bragazzi   10/1/2012   9 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares an intriguing app that reminds women to keep on top of their breast health.
Altered Sexuality in Breast Cancer Survivors
Katherine Mitchell   9/25/2012   18 comments
Katy Mitchell discusses an often taboo subject among breast cancer survivors: sex.
The Management of Bone Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors
Cathy Cole   9/21/2012   8 comments
Cathy Cole discusses how to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis among breast cancer survivors.
Dealing With the Death of a Colleague or Friend
Carole McCue   9/10/2012   9 comments
Carole McCue discusses ways to cope with the death of someone close to you.
The Triple Threat of Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Relapse Following Lumpectomy
Cathy Cole   9/6/2012   6 comments
Cathy Cole discusses some new findings that in patients with triple negative breast cancer, lumpectomy and re-excision may be related to developing residual carcinoma.
32nd Annual Oncology Nurses Symposium
Calendar   8/21/2012  
Breast Cancer Patients May Have Chemotherapy Option During Pregnancy
Michelle Bragazzi   8/17/2012   9 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a report on chemotherapy during pregnancy and the effects on the newborn.
Free Webinar to Focus on Causes of Breast Cancer Inequities
Michael Kaufman   8/17/2012   3 comments
Michael Kaufman shares information on a free Webinar from Breast Cancer Action on how race-related barriers serve as a contributor to breast cancer inequities.
Pre-Test Genetic Counseling May Decrease Distress for Breast Cancer Patients
Michelle Bragazzi   8/15/2012   6 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a report regarding the benefit of pre-test genetic counseling for breast cancer patients.
High Carbs, Sweets Linked to ER-Negative Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Michael Kaufman   8/10/2012   4 comments
Michael Kaufman discusses a study that shows an increased risk among postmenopausal women with a high-carbohydrate diet.
Choosing Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Cathy Cole   8/3/2012   6 comments
Cathy Cole shares new research on the reconstruction rates after mastectomy from inflammatory breast cancer and DCIS.
Always a Mom
Cathy Cole   7/17/2012   5 comments
Cathy Cole discusses the unique impact motherhood has on the identity and survivorship of the breast cancer patient.
When Cancer Affects a Mentally Ill Woman
Cathy Cole   7/3/2012   8 comments
Cathy Cole brings to light a very underdiscussed issue: cancer in the mentally ill.
Good News for DCIS Breast Cancer Patients
Michelle Bragazzi   7/2/2012   7 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a report on accelerated radiation treatment for noninvasive breast cancers.
Challenges in Survivorship & Comorbidities
Monica Key   6/29/2012   16 comments
Monica Key discusses comorbidities among cancer survivors, specifically obesity and breast cancer survivors.
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.
Is the Night Shift Putting You at Risk?
Michelle Bragazzi   6/20/2012   11 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi explains why working the night shift may increase your risk for breast cancer.
Breast Biopsies & Best-Practices
Cathy Cole   6/20/2012   4 comments
Cathy Cole discusses the several ways to perform a breast biopsy and the value of minimally invasive procedures.
Health Fairs: Beyond the Breast Model
Cathy Cole   6/14/2012   8 comments
Cathy Cole talks about the surprise she got at a recent health fair and the information women were really looking for that day.
Avoiding Unnecessary Medical Imaging May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Michelle Bragazzi   6/13/2012   4 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses the risk of unnecessary medical imaging as a possible contributor to breast cancer.
Prophylactic Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy in High-Risk Populations
Lori Smith   6/11/2012   4 comments
Lori Smith discusses why women may opt for a oophorectomy and how to talk to patients about the benefits and risks of the procedure.
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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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