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Update on identifying and managing osteoporosis in women with breast cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article will discuss osteoporosis, including assessment and diagnosis, and review the available and experimental treatments, as well as nursing implications in the treatment of women with breast cancer on AI therapy. PMID: 19793700 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Yamamoto DS, Viale PH Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Tobacco use and dependence treatment: a critical component of cancer care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793701 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Patsakham KM, Ripley-Moffitt C, Goldstein AO Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Shared inspiration.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793702 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Martinez E, Hooker M Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Student, wife, mother believes e-learning will ease shortage.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793703 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: McMahon R Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

The creation of a chemo council.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793704 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Gaguski ME Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

The fundamentals of uveal melanoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793705 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Simar K Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Cutaneous eruption related to human epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors in stage IV colon cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793706 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Guzman L, Kozloff M, Wallace J, Starr A Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Identifying patients in financial need: cancer care providers' perceptions of barriers.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes barriers cancer care providers face in identifying patients who have financial concerns by using qualitative data from 21 interviews with providers from one Canadian province. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed with a thematic approach. Four major themes emerged: no standardized approach existed for assessing needs, family members rather than patients may have better awareness of financial concerns, patients may not be forthcoming about financial concerns, and financial concerns may change over time. Adopting a standardized assessment protocol that routinely screens pa...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Mathews M, Park AD Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Understanding iron overload: screening, monitoring, and caring for patients with transfusion-dependent anemias.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patients receiving recurring blood transfusions as supportive therapy to treat chronic anemias, such as myelodysplastic syndromes, thalassemia, and sickle-cell disease, are at risk of iron accumulation. The clinical consequences of iron overload are progressive liver damage, cardiac disease, and endocrine disorders, which can be fatal. Nurses have a vital role in the initial assessment and monitoring of patients undergoing transfusion therapy and their ongoing care. Iron levels may be managed effectively with iron chelation therapy, and treatment guidelines recommend initiation when serum ferritin levels reach more tha...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Ault P, Jones K Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia following imatinib resistance: a nursing guide to second-line treatment options.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article explores the mechanisms and identification of resistance and treatment options for when resistance occurs, as well as nursing implications. PMID: 19793709 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Bauer S, Romvari E Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Suboptimal responses to imatinib in chronic myelogenous leukemia: what are they and how do they affect treatment?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article explores the importance of suboptimal response to imatinib and the appropriate second-line therapy as well as nursing implications for caring for patients with CML. PMID: 19793710 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Allen-Bard S Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Immune modulation in melanoma and advanced cancer therapy: anti-cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 monoclonal antibodies.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Two fully human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that target cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA4), tremelimumab and ipilimumab, are in clinical development for the treatment of advanced cancers. The investigational agents enhance T-cell activation and are hypothesized to generate antitumor immunity. Clinical data have shown that treatment with an anti-CTLA4 mAb is tolerable in most patients. In addition, enhanced antitumor activity was observed in some patients. As expected with an agent that enhances the immune response, immune-related adverse events are observed frequently in treated patients. The immune-r...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Esper P Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Targeting the mTOR pathway in neuroendocrine tumors.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare, generally indolent tumors that are lethal in the metastatic setting. Treatment options to control tumor growth are limited. In clinical trials, investigational oral mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors have shown activity in patients with metastatic NETs. The purpose of this article is to provide oncology nurses with a background on the mechanism of action of mTOR inhibitors in the setting of NETs. Increased understanding of the role of mTOR in the pathogenesis of NETs has led to the study of mTOR inhibitor investigational agents in NETs. Treatments are evolving and cur...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Gardner N Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Oncology nursing in a new era: optimizing treatment with bevacizumab.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes the rationale for bevacizumab in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, NSCLC, and mBC and discusses patient selection, treatment duration, and side-effect management to support the role of oncology nurses in caring for, educating, and enhancing treatment adherence among patients with cancer receiving bevacizumab. Two case studies are presented as examples of the complex scenarios nurses may encounter regarding these issues. PMID: 19793713 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Marrs J, Zubal BA Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Putting evidence into practice: prevention and management of bleeding in patients with cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The primary cause of bleeding in patients with cancer is thrombocytopenia and it commonly is attributed to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow infiltration of the malignancy. Oncology nurses have a critical role to play in the prevention and management of bleeding in patients with cancer. As part of an Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) project team, the authors of this article reviewed the current literature to identify effective interventions in the prevention and management of bleeding in patients with cancer. The authors evaluated research studies conducted si...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Damron BH, Brant JM, Belansky HB, Friend PJ, Samsonow S, Schaal A Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Survivorship treatment summary and care plan: tools to address patient safety issues?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793715 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Boyajian R Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Accessing and deaccessing ports: where is the evidence?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793716 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Camp-Sorrell D Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Back pain: is it spinal cord compression?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19793717 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Kaplan M Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Resource nurse enhances journal club to educate staff.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19795547 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Kingsbury B Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

In nursing, are the young now "eating" the old?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19795549 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Schulmeister L Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Article highlights need for training in palliative care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19798773 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: English K Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Student says that alternatives to nursing education are critical.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19798774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Koerner CA Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

A struggling population.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19655450 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Gade M Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Nurse Jackie Soprano, RN.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19658202 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Boyle D Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Optimizing vitamin d status to reduce colorectal cancer risk: an evidentiary review.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objectives of this article are to examine the current evidence regarding the impact of vitamin D on colorectal cancer risk reduction and provide practice recommendations for clinicians. Relevant research articles from 2002-2008 were retrieved from multiple electronic databases. Reference lists of relevant articles also were searched manually. Twenty-five research reports were selected for this article: 4 randomized, controlled trials; 11 cohort or case-control studies measuring serum 25-OH-D levels; and 10 cohort studies reporting vitamin D intake. This review generated three themes: raising 25-OH-D levels to a vitamin...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Zhou G, Stoitzfus J, Ann Swan B Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Compassionate actions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648088 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Zylstra G, Lee AM, Jarr S, Wyatt E Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Will they come and will they stay?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648089 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Mayer DK, Nevidjon B Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Letters to the editor.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648090 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Grant M, Economou D, Boyle D, Gade M Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Cancer genomics: advocating for competent care for families.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648091 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Mahon SM Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Wound care at the end of life.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648092 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Delmore B, Duran D Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Diagnosis and management of leptomeningeal disease.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648093 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Walker JG Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Vesicant chemotherapy extravasation antidotes and treatments.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article describes manufacturers' recommendations, lists antidotes and treatments approved by the FDA, and reviews published guidelines and recommendations. Available antidote and treatment formulations and their preparation and administration also are discussed. PMID: 19648094 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Schulmeister L Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Nebraska Veterans' Preferences for End-of-Life Care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article compares survey responses from veterans and nonveterans and discusses four issues: personal desires during the dying process, fear of dying, completion of advance directives, and communication preferences. Compared to nonveterans, veterans were significantly less likely to want friends or family visiting at EOL, less likely to place importance on being at peace spiritually, less afraid of dying alone, more likely to turn to a spouse to initiate EOL conversations, and less trusting of primary physicians on EOL issues. In addition, veterans had higher rates of completion of advance directives. Examining the surv...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Freeman SL, Berger AM Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Oncology nurses' perceptions of nursing roles and professional attributes in palliative care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Managing symptoms, providing information, and supporting families as well as patients are key aspects of palliative care. However, palliative care definitions and perspectives vary widely in clinical practice and often do not align with palliative care organizations' perspectives. Definitional discrepancies may result in delayed referrals and role confusion, which often limit the effectiveness of palliative care programs and contribute to gaps in care and services for patients and their families. The aim of this research study was to explore oncology nurses' perspectives of palliative care through narrative analysis of...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Pavlish C, Ceronsky L Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) was first described in the 1970s, but significant recognition of CRCI did not emerge with consistency until the late 1990s. Estimates of frequency now range from 17%-75%, and evidence suggests that CRCI, or "chemobrain" as it is referred to in the lay literature, is of significant concern to patients. A variety of potentially associated factors have been identified, including age, education level, intelligence, and social support; anxiety, depression, and fatigue; disease site, stage, and comorbidities; treatment regimen, timing, duration, and concomitant therapies; and ...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Myers JS Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Value of massage therapy for patients in a breast clinic.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article examines interest in massage therapy and other forms of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with breast disease. Surveys were mailed to 63 patients who had a breast abnormality or a recent diagnosis of breast cancer and received complimentary massage therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, from February to April 2005. Thirty-five patients responded (56% response rate). All participants felt that massage therapy was effective in helping them relax, and 34 felt that it was very or somewhat effective in reducing muscle tension. More than 75% reported that massage therapy was effective in reduci...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Pruthi S, Degnim AC, Bauer BA, Depompolo RW, Nayar V Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

One disease, two lives.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Because breast cancer risk increases with age and women in the United States continue to delay childbirth, the incidence of breast cancer during pregnancy will rise. About 10% of patients younger than age 40 diagnosed with breast cancer are pregnant. Historically, labor-delivery and oncology, the two spheres of clinical care, rarely overlapped. However, breast cancer occurs in about 1 in 3,000 pregnancies. Case studies suggest that the administration of chemotherapeutic agents during the second and third trimesters may be safe for the mother and fetus. Three specific case studies of pregnant women with cancer who recei...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Visco AG, Meyer LC, Xi S, Brown CG Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Safe handling of hazardous drugs: are you protected?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Oncology nurses handle hazardous drugs when they administer medications to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Guidelines for the safe handling of hazardous drugs have been in place since the late 1980s; however, confusion still remains about the proper handling of the substances. Institutional policies vary and the use of personal protective equipment is inconsistent. In an effort to provide a safe working environment, nurses should be aware of the potential health risks of handling hazardous drugs and adhere to recommended guidelines to prevent occupational exposure. PMID: 19648100 [PubMed - in process...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Nixon S, Schulmeister L Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Emergency response in outpatient oncology care: improving patient safety.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19648101 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Schiavone R Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Chemo brain, antiestrogens, and me.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19502180 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Simmons CC Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

The costs of cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19502181 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Mayer DK, Reiner A Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Student and survivor appreciates article on psychosocial care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19502182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Maher G Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Distance education: one solution to the nursing shortage?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19502183 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Talbert JJ Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Diagnosis, pathology, treatment, and nursing considerations for cancer of unknown primary.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19502184 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Winkeljohn DL Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Disseminated varicella-zoster virus infection following azacitidine in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19502185 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Zhou G, Houldin AD Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Managing toxicities associated with colorectal cancer chemotherapy and targeted therapy: a new guide for nurses.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article will provide an overview of the principal toxicities associated with commonly used chemotherapy treatment regimens for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) and explore the role of the oncology nurse in the management of treatment-associated toxicity. Although patients with mCRC have benefited considerably from recent therapeutic advances, the use of more complex treatment regimens has inevitably resulted in an increase in treatment-related toxicities. This can ultimately lead to dose reductions, delays, or discontinuation of therapy, which may negatively affect efficacy outcomes. Early identification and treatm...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Grenon NN, Chan J Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Teaching breast self-examination through pantomime: a unique approach to community outreach.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cancer educators should pursue strategies to improve African American women's adherence to breast cancer screening. Successful educational approaches consider the cultural context and belief systems of African Americans. Storytelling provides a forum in which women teach one another through personal testimony. The Witness Project of St. Louis created an innovative approach to storytelling, pantomime, which is visually effective in conveying the story of how to perform breast self-examination (BSE). Pantomime offers a powerful message of the importance of regular BSE. PMID: 19502187 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cl...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Nickerson M, Potter P Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

A multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic for newly diagnosed patients: developing the role of the advanced practice nurse.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Newly diagnosed patients with prostate cancer have various treatment options, and a multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinic (MPCC) can present all options in a single setting. An MPCC was started in 2004 at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and 258 patients with prostate cancer were evaluated in its first year. The clinic expanded in 2006 and an oncology advanced practice nurse (APN) was recruited to address specific objectives. The APN role was used to implement a quality-of-life protocol, provide detailed patient education (including a treatment summary and care plan), and serve as a single point ...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Madsen LT, Craig C, Kuban D Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

Five-step model of professional excellence.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The bone marrow transplantation program at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, has successfully developed and implemented a process model using the theory of Novice to Expert for the education of its nurses. The five-step model of excellence provides a fluid and individualized framework for the professional development of the healthcare providers working in the oncology program and a method to measure progress. In addition, the requirements for education and a method to measure progress are clear for nurses who would be considered experts in the unit. As a result of the implemented process model, 65 of...
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Marble SG Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals

A once-daily dasatinib dosing strategy for chronic myeloid leukemia.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article highlights recent changes to the dasatinib label, including results with the 100 mg once-daily starting dose for patients with chronic phase CML, and discusses nursing strategies for the successful management of adverse events in patients receiving dasatinib. PMID: 19502190 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing)
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - May 31, 2009 Category: Nursing Authors: Bryant G Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: journals