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Remembering That Chemotherapy Does Have Risks: Final Diagnosis
Monica Key   4/22/2013   6 comments
Monica Key explains a rare cardiac side affect precipitated by stress in the cancer patient.
Researcher Seeks Help Finding Solutions to Disparities in Colorectal Cancer
Michael Kaufman   4/5/2013   6 comments
Michael Kaufman explains the importance of eliminating health disparities to help achieve a better outcome for colon cancer patients.
Colon Cancer Survivors Beware of High-Carb Intake
Michelle Bragazzi   11/9/2012   14 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi discusses the impact a high-carbohydrate may have on colon cancer recurrence.
Green Tea & GI Cancers in Women
Laura Newton   11/7/2012   16 comments
Laura Newton discusses a new study that found women who regularly drank green tea had a decreased risk of stomach/esophageal and colorectal cancer.
Cancer Patients With Advanced Diseases May Expect a Cure
Michelle Bragazzi   10/26/2012   22 comments
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi states that cancer patients with advanced diseases may be overly optimistic about a cure.
Preventing the 2nd Leading Cancer Killer: Colon Cancer
Sharlene Bidini   9/6/2012   16 comments
Nutritionist Sharlene Bidini share three steps people can take to limit their colon cancer risk.
Zaltrap: A New Colorectal Drug Approved by the FDA
Monica Key   8/13/2012   10 comments
Monica Key shares the news about a newly approved drug for colon cancer, the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Calling Upon Congress to Approve Virtual Colonoscopy for Medicare Patients
Michelle Bragazzi   7/23/2012   12 comments
Community Editor Michelle Bragazzi shares a news article urging Congress to pass the Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act.
Radiation-Induced Vaginal Stenosis
Lori Smith   7/10/2012   8 comments
Lori Smith addresses a side effect that affects 88 percent of women treated for cervical cancer with radiation: vaginal stenosis.
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.
ASCO 2012: Advanced Practice Provider Seminar
Monica Key   6/6/2012   7 comments
Monica Key shares the findings at a new pre-seminar offered at ASCO's annual meeting this year dedicated to nurse practioners.
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Community editor Michelle Bragazzi shares her collection of pictures from the ONS Annual Congress meeting in Washington, D.C.
Katie Mitchell asks if you know what's lurking in your dairy products.
Anne Booms conducted a survey to find out whether her role as an oncology nurse practitioner is effective and informative from a staff perspective.
Community editor Michelle Bragazzi asks if you are at war with your family over household chores.
Nutritionist Laura Newton explains the potential cancer risk associated with celiac disease.
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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
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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