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Celebrating the Spirit of Father's Day
Michelle Bragazzi 6/15/2012 8 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi reminds us that, as we celebrate Dad this weekend, it's also Men's Health Month, and there are opportunities to raise awareness for prostate, colon, and testicular cancer.
Prostate Cancer in Younger Men
Michelle Bragazzi 2/15/2012 4 comments
Michelle Bragazzi tackles the misnomer that prostate cancer is an older man's condition and points out that there are often side effects to the side effects of prostate cancer.
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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Rachel Odo discusses the importance of documenting end-of-life decisions sooner rather than later.
Maggie Hughes stresses the importance of taking part in a nationwide research study offered through the American Cancer Society.
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.
Webinar Series
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Judith M. Fouladbakhsh, PhD, APRN, BC, AHN-BC, CHTP, this webinar will:
- Focus on the use of CAM therapies for health promotion and symptom management
- Provide an overview of theoretical and philosophical foundations for selected therapies
- Present related research evidence
- Offer participants a chance to ask questions during a live question and answer period
Register for this informative free webinar now!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Monday, February 25, 2013 12:00 PM EST
Friday, December 14, 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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