Patterns of practice in oncology: is progress reaching our practice?

robotic anesthesia: how is it going to change our practice?

Practice Guidelines in Oncology

Predictors of Practice Patterns for Lymphedema Care Among Oncology Advanced Practice Nurses

Lymphedema, a debilitating and chronic condition, is considered to be one of the most distressing adverse effects of cancer treatment. The purpose of this study was to understand the practice patterns in lymphedema care and identify predictors influencing those patterns among oncology nurses, with a focus on advanced practice nurses. Random and purposive sampling was utilized to recruit 238 onc...

Pharmacogenetics for oncology practice.

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

prevention of radiation-induced xerostomia in head and/or neck cancers in 21% (n ¼ 6), reduction of renal toxicity from cisplatin in 3% (n ¼ 1), and reduction of fatigue from cisplatin in 3% (n ¼ 1). The majority of patients (79%) experienced at least one adverse effect with the most common being nausea and vomiting, rash, and hypotension. Additional results will be presented.