Oncology Nursing

The majority of breast cancer survivors experience one or more treatment-related side effects, and the proportion remains stable at six years post-diagnosis.

Patients with breast cancer who are vaccinated with AE37, the Ii-Key hybrid of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-derived peptide, together with the immunoadjuvant granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF), have significant immune responses compared with those vaccinated with GMCSF alone.

Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower long-term risk of colorectal and other, particularly gastrointestinal, cancers as well as a reduced risk of distant metastasis.

Regardless of exposure to cardiotoxic cancer therapies, survivors of childhood cancers display cardiovascular abnormalities and have markers of increased systemic inflammation and atherosclerotic disease.

In honor of the Great American Smokeout, the White House released a video of President Obama urging smokers to put down cigarettes for good.

New research has found evidence confirming that patients with diabetes have a higher risk of developing colon cancer.

Dr. John Chabot summarizes coordination of care and what impact weekly multi-specialty conferences have on patient care.

Not only is obesity linked to pancreatic cancer but increased fat correlates to worse prognosis - Dr. John Chabot

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Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer comes too late. 55% of Pancreatic Cancer patients at time of diagnosis already have metastatic disease.

CSWS should be strongly considered in hyponatremic pediatric patients following brain tumor resection.

Outlined methods for prompt identification of and intervention in oncologic emergencies.

According to a report issued yesterday by the CDC, deaths from colon cancer are declining all over the nation, except in one state.

Is forcing manufactures to place graphic warnings on cigarette boxes in violation of the First Amendment?

A pivotal phase III study found that men with castrate-resistant prostate cancer experienced prolonged bone metastasis-free survival with denosumab vs. placebo.

Medicare announced today that it will still continue to cover the drug for breast cancer, despite the ruling of United States health regulators.

Roughly 10% of childhood cancer survivors suffer from repeated resurgences of tumors throughout their adult lives.

Panel recommends consideration of several factors when selecting intrathecal drug treatment for patients with cancer pain.

New video from the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund explains the dangers of melanoma.

A young boy diagnosed with cancer found a creative way to help his family overcome their financial obstacles.