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OFS, Examestane Improve Recurrence-Related Outcomes in Premenopausal Breast Cancer

After two trials and more than 12 years of follow-up, researchers concluded that ovarian function suppression (OFS) plus endocrine therapy improves both disease-free (DFS) and overall survival for patients with premenopausal breast cancer compared to endocrine therapy alone and that exemestane has an advantage over tamoxifen for some patients. The authors reported their findings in two articles in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

November 08, 2023

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Access Devices and Central Lines

November 07, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Do Not Use Certain Brands of Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products From Nurse Assist Because They May Not Be Sterile, FDA Warns

November 06, 2023

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Oncology Nurse Influence

The World Needs to Hear Our Voices as Oncology Nurses

November 06, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab With Chemotherapy for Biliary Tract Cancer

November 01, 2023

10 Ways to Control Your Personal Safety and Minimize Your Risk for Workplace Violence

10 Ways to Control Your Personal Safety and Minimize Your Risk for Workplace Violence

November 01, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Toripalimab-Tpzi for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

October 31, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Announces Exela’s Nationwide Recall of 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 ml, Midazolam in 0.8% Sodium Chloride Injection 100 mg/100 ml, and Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 500 mg/10 ml

October 29, 2023

Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance With These ONS Member-Tested Techniques

Nurse Well-Being

Create Space Between Work and Life With These ONS Member-Tested Techniques

October 27, 2023

Race, Age, Chemo, and Other Factors Increase Patients’ Risk for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema

Race, Age, Chemo, and Other Factors Increase Patients’ Risk for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema

October 25, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Ivosidenib for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

October 24, 2023

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Mirvetuximab Soravtansine-Gynx

Drug Reference Sheets

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Mirvetuximab Soravtansine-Gynx

October 24, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Expands Pediatric Indication for Entrectinib and Approves New Pellet Formulation

October 20, 2023

AI Mammography Cancer Detection Rates Equivalent to Radiologist Readings

AI Mammography Cancer Detection Rates Equivalent to Radiologist Readings

October 18, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Pembrolizumab for Resectable NSCLC

October 17, 2023

Uncover Clues About Potential Germline Risk in Somatic Tumor Testing Reports

Genetics & Genomics

Uncover Clues About Potential Germline Risk in Somatic Tumor Testing Reports

October 17, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Nivolumab for Adjuvant Treatment of Stage IIB/C Melanoma

October 16, 2023

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Nurse Empowerment

Filipino American History Month Shines Light on the Contributions and Challenges of a Committed Community of Nurses

October 16, 2023

How’s Your Video Telehealth ‘Webside Manner’?

Oncology Nurse-Patient Relationship

How’s Your Video Telehealth ‘Webside Manner’?

October 16, 2023

Here’s How Oncology APPs Can Move Cardio-Oncology Care Upstream

Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

Here’s How Oncology APPs Can Move Cardio-Oncology Care Upstream

October 12, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Encorafenib With Binimetinib for Metastatic NSCLC With a BRAF V600E Variant

October 12, 2023

Social Determinants Have Clinically Meaningful Effects on Breast Cancer Outcomes

Cancer Health Disparities

Social Determinants Have Clinically Meaningful Effects on Breast Cancer Outcomes

October 11, 2023

Empower Your Professional Conversations With This Communication Approach

Nurse Well-Being

Empower Your Professional Conversations With This Communication Approach

October 10, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Hospira, Inc., Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall for 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate, 1% and 2% Lidocaine HCl Injections, USP

October 05, 2023

Discoveries in Race-Related Breast Cancer Biomarkers May Improve Precision Treatments

Cancer Research

Discoveries in Race-Related Breast Cancer Biomarkers May Improve Precision Treatments

October 04, 2023

Transitions in Care: Communication Builds a Bridge of Consistent Support for Patients

Interprofessional Teams

Transitions in Care

October 03, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Safety Communication Provides Recommendations for Certain O&M Halyard Surgical N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, and Pediatric Face Masks

October 02, 2023

ONS Represents Voice of All Nurses in President’s Cancer Panel Stakeholder Meeting

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

ONS Represents Voice of All Nurses in President’s Cancer Panel Stakeholder Meeting

October 02, 2023

Institutional Service Dogs Help Nurses With Their Practice and Well-Being

Nurse Well-Being

Institutional Service Dogs Help Nurses With Their Practice and Well-Being

September 28, 2023

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Develop the Next Generation of ONS’s Leadership by Applying for the LDC

September 28, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves Bosutinib for Pediatric Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

September 27, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

VistaPharm LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1 g/10 ml

September 27, 2023

Cell-Based Therapy Shows Promise for Chemotherapy-Related Female Infertility

Cell-Based Therapy Shows Promise for Chemotherapy-Related Female Infertility

September 27, 2023

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Capmatinib

Oncology Drug Research

Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Capmatinib

September 26, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Medline Industries Recalls One Lot of Hudson RCI AddiPak® Unit Dose Vial, 0.9% Full Normal Saline Solution

September 25, 2023

Oncology Nursing Society Appoints Joni L. Watson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN®, as Editor of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

September 22, 2023

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Integrative Medicine

What the Evidence Says About the Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Suan Zao Ren Tang for Insomnia

September 21, 2023

Watch for the Warnings of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

Cancer Prevention

Watch for the Warnings of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

September 20, 2023

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: Neurofibromatosis Type 2

Genetics & Genomics

Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: Neurofibromatosis Type 2

September 19, 2023

Learn When to Use Authoritative and Collaborative Communication in Your Patient Education Encounters

Interprofessional Issues

Learn When to Use Authoritative and Collaborative Communication in Your Patient Education Encounters

September 18, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Approves New and Updated Indications for Temozolomide Under Project Renewal

September 15, 2023

Health Disparities Have Cancer Implications for Indigenous People. Here’s How to Provide Culturally Competent Care.

Cultural Competency

Health Disparities Have Cancer Implications for Indigenous People. Here’s How to Provide Culturally Competent Care.

September 14, 2023

FDA update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Cyclosporine Oral Solution

September 13, 2023

Experienced Racism Contributes to Poor Cancer Survivorship Outcomes

Cancer Health Disparities

Experienced Racism Contributes to Poor Cancer Survivorship Outcomes

September 13, 2023

Mind-Body Approaches Help Patients Manage Cancer-Related Distress—and Nurses Can Use Them, Too

Integrative Medicine

Mind-Body Approaches Help Patients Manage Cancer-Related Distress—and Nurses Can Use Them, Too

September 12, 2023

Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress

Psychosocial Issues

Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress

September 07, 2023

Workplace Issues and Lack of Joy Drive Nurse Burnout and Lead to High Nurse and Physician Turnover

Workplace Issues and Lack of Joy Drive Nurse Burnout and Lead to High Nurse and Physician Turnover

September 06, 2023

American Academy of Nursing Inducts 11 ONS Members as 2023 Fellows

September 05, 2023

Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing

Nurse Well-Being

Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing

September 05, 2023

Warm Weather Provides a Wave of Ways for Nurses to Practice Well-Being

Nurse Well-Being

Warm Weather Provides a Wave of Ways for Nurses to Practice Well-Being

August 30, 2023

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