Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Apr 4, 2016 · What are tumor markers? Tumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) …
Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
Sep 8, 2015 · How should thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) be managed so its levels can be maintained within the normal range after total thyroidectomy for cancer of the papillary thyroid?
Oncology and Hematology CE Courses - Oncology Nurse Advisor
myCME is the premier destination for continuing education (CE), committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based, and user-friendly courses tailored to the needs of nurses, nurse …
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
2016 Drug Take-Back Day. The 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for April 30, 2016. At these events patients can turn in prescription medications, including …
Oncology Nurse Advisor
Recent research bolsters the case that radiotherapy to treat primary endometrial cancer is associated with an increased risk of second primary malignancies (SPMs), highlighting the …
Could Mean Platelet Volume Serve as a Prognostic Indicator for …
Apr 13, 2023 · Cryopreserved platelets may reduce bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia. Researchers sought to determine the predictive value of mean platelet volume as a marker for …
Importance of sequence in administering premeds with paclitaxel
Dec 18, 2014 · In what sequence should you administer premedications prior to paclitaxel: Should the antihistamine be given first or the steroid? Does it matter?
Pembrolizumab + Chemo Beneficial for Early-Stage Triple …
Oct 9, 2024 · HealthDay News — For patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer, neoadjuvant pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab yields a …
Managing Extravasation During Chemotherapy Administration
May 13, 2021 · Management. Guidelines have been published by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for the prevention and …
Analysis Reveals Prognostic Factors for LS-SCLC
Nov 19, 2024 · References: Farris, MK, Mix MD, Wang X, et al. Prognostic factors in limited-stage small cell lung cancer: A secondary analysis of CALGB 30610–RTOG 0538. JAMA Netw …