Content tagged with Lung cancer
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The Silence of God
Tami Borneman 3/4/2013 22 comments
Tami Borneman explains how patients and families of strong faith feel when their God appears to be ambiguous when needed the most.
CDC's New Anti-Smoking Campaign
Stephanie Wiseman 4/10/2012 17 comments
Community editor Stephanie Wiseman wonders if the new anti-smoking campaign is worth the investment -- or is the CDC simply preaching to the choir?
Targeting Lung Cancer
Stephanie Wiseman 3/8/2012 9 comments
Community editor Stephanie Wiseman reviews a new study that reveals a new "target" for drugs treating lung cancer.
Myths & Facts About Lung Cancer: What You Need to Know
Resources for Your Patients 1/18/2012
This 55-page booklet provides patients with basic information on lung cancer, including chapters outlining the causes, methods of diagnosis, and treatment options. It contains information that patients need to work with their doctors to identify treatment goals and weigh the benefits, risks, consequences, and possible outcomes of various treatments.
Myths & Facts About Chronic Pain and Cancer Pain: What You Need to Know
Resources for Your Patients 1/18/2012
This 3-page booklet will provide your patient with all that they need to know about chronic pain and cancer pain—including a description of how pain is evaluated and types of pain, and describes both pharmacologic management of pain as well as alternative and complementary pain management tools.
Myths & Facts About Cancer Fatigue: What You Need to Know
Resources for Your Patients 1/18/2012
This 40-page handbook will provide a resource for your patient on the most commonly experience side effect of cancer—fatigue. Included are discussions of what fatigue syndrome is, how it is clinically measured, and complementary and alternative treatments for it. Special attention is also given to caregiver fatigue.
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As we kick off the summer season, community editor Michelle Bragazzi reminds us to protect ourselves while enjoying the outdoors.
Anne Landry shares the story of Dr. Emil Frei III, the father of combination therapy.
Cathy Cole shares her experience at a recent Jewish festival regarding genetic education for women of Ashkenazi descent.
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.
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!
Monday, February 25, 2013 12:00 PM EST
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
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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