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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 1d

In this new column,
@breastcancerorg.bsky.social explores the unsaid messages patients with #breastcancer get from their oncology nurses.

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#bcsm #BCAM #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Beyond Side Effects: Seeing the Whole Person in Breast Cancer Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor

In this new column, Breastcancer.org explores the unsaid messages patients with breast cancer get from their oncology nurses.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 3d

“Robust #survivorship care is important because #cancer patients have a unique set of medical needs,” said Melissa Erickson, MD. From @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

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Improving Care for Cancer Survivors: Bridging the Gap Between Oncology and Primary Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor

“Robust survivorship care is important because cancer patients have a unique set of medical needs,” said Melissa Erickson, MD.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 3d

A strategic investment in the upskilling and certification of #medicalAssistants in the ambulatory #oncology clinic supports a modern model of team-based care.

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Elevating the Role of the Medical Assistant With Certification and Upskilling - Oncology Nurse Advisor

A strategic investment in the upskilling and certification of medical assistants in the ambulatory oncology clinic supports a modern model of team-based care.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 4d

A 100% success rate was achieved with regards to the adequate harvesting of CD34+ cells among a cohort of patients who underwent remobilization with EAP, with or without plerixafor. From @hematologyadvisor.bsky.social.

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EAP Regimen, With or Without Plerixafor, Suitable in Recurrent MM Following Auto-SCT - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers sought to determine whether an EAP regimen would be effective for patients with recurrent MM following auto-SCT with or without plerixafor.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 4d

ALST-based evaluation may be an effective diagnostic tool for patients with acute #leukemia. Published in @ascopost.bsky.social JCO Global Oncology.

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ALST May Be Effective Diagnostic Tool for Acute Leukemia in Low-Resource Settings

Researchers determined ALST-based evaluation may be an effective diagnostic tool for patients with acute leukemia in low-resource settings.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 6d

Overweight and obesity are associated with improved overall survival among patients with metastatic #prostatecancer. Published in @endocrinologyadv.bsky.social.

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Higher BMI Linked to Improved Survival in Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of higher BMI on survival in prostate cancer.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 7d

IFN-α nasal spray reduces the incidence of #COVID19 infection by approximately 40% in patients with #cancer without increasing adverse events compared with placebo. Published in @infectiousdisease.bsky.social.

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#COVID19nCancer

Interferon-α Nasal Spray Safely Lowers COVID-19 Risk in Patients With Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers evaluated whether interferon-α nasal spray reduces the incidence of COVID-19 or other respiratory viral infections among adults with cancer.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 8d

#Rhabdomyosarcoma in children younger than 2 years is associated with significant challenges in terms of local recurrence rates and survival outcomes.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma Outcomes Challenging for Children Younger Than 2 Years - Oncology Nurse Advisor

A retrospective review found that younger children with rhabdomyosarcoma experience high local recurrence rates and suboptimal survival outcomes.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 9d

Positive mental health literacy significantly improved job well-being among #palliativecare nurses, with job crafting acting as a partial mediator in this relationship.

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Strengthening Mental Health Literacy Enhances Job Well-Being in Palliative Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers explored the relationship between positive mental health literacy, job crafting, and job well-being in palliative care nurses.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 10d

Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating pirtobrutinib in treatment-naïve patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma without 17p deletions.

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Pirtobrutinib Improves PFS in Treatment-Naïve CLL/SLL Patients - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Pirtobrutinib is currently approved for the treatment of patients with CLL/SLL who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 10d

A 100% success rate was achieved with regards to the adequate harvesting of CD34+ cells among a cohort of patients who underwent remobilization with EAP, with or without plerixafor. From @hematologyadvisor.bsky.social.

https://bit.ly/46xOHYv

EAP Regimen, With or Without Plerixafor, Suitable in Recurrent MM Following Auto-SCT - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers sought to determine whether an EAP regimen would be effective for patients with recurrent MM following auto-SCT with or without plerixafor.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 11d

Immunotherapy-based combinations demonstrated meaningful survival benefits and favorable safety in real-world Brazilian patients with unresectable or metastatic #hepatocellularCarcinoma. Published in @ascopost.bsky.social and @rarediseaseadvisor.bsky.social.

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Real-World Brazilian Study Confirms Immunotherapy Extends Survival in HCC - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Preserved liver function and absence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or varices were associated with longer survival.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 13d

Overweight and obesity are associated with improved overall survival among patients with metastatic #prostatecancer. Published in @endocrinologyadv.bsky.social.

https://bit.ly/475trt9

#pcsm

Higher BMI Linked to Improved Survival in Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of higher BMI on survival in prostate cancer.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 14d

Positive mental health literacy significantly improved job well-being among #palliative care nurses, with job crafting acting as a partial mediator in this relationship.

https://bit.ly/4mD6rGt

Strengthening Mental Health Literacy Enhances Job Well-Being in Palliative Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers explored the relationship between positive mental health literacy, job crafting, and job well-being in palliative care nurses.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 15d

The use of a #stressball during port #catheter needle insertion significantly reduced perceived stress and pain while increasing patient satisfaction.

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Stress Ball Use Reduced Pain and Stress During Port Catheter Insertion - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Distraction methods, such as use of a stress ball, are simple and effective strategies for reducing perceived stress and pain in patients during port catheter needle insertion.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 15d

Single men with #cancer reported feeling overlooked by their HCPs.

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Single Men With Cancer Have More Negative Experiences With Their HCPs - Oncology Nurse Advisor

In focus group interviews, married men with cancer reported better experiences for themselves and their caregivers with healthcare providers, compared with their single counterparts.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 17d

"The @fda.gov has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Rina-S for the treatment of adults with recurrent or progressive #endometrialcancer..." From @medicalprofref.bsky.social.

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Rinatabart Sesutecan Designated Breakthrough Therapy for Advanced Endometrial Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Rinatabart sesutecan is an investigational folate receptor alpha-directed, topoisomerase I inhibitor antibody-drug conjugate.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 17d

A majority of #cancerdrugs approved in the US during 2019-2022 had “clinical trial uncertainties” that arose from “issues related to trial design, conduct, analysis, or reporting … about drug efficacy and safety” . From @jama.com and @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

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Many Approved Cancer Drugs Have “Clinical Trial Uncertainties” - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Study results suggest that “clinicians may be unaware of important clinical trial limitations identified by the FDA when making prescribing decisions,” researchers wrote.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 18d

Nilotinib was associated with greater odds of a molecular response compared with imatinib among patients with Ph+ CML. Published in @cureusmedical.bsky.social and @hematologyadvisor.bsky.social.

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Nilotinib Associated With Better Clinical Outcomes Over Imatinib in CML - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers sought to determine whether nilotinib would yield better clinical outcomes compared with imatinib in treating patients with Ph+ CML.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 20d

Healthier lifestyle choices after an initial colonoscopy screening are associated with a reduced risk for #colorectalcancer and major chronic diseases. From The Journal of @amcollegegastro.bsky.social.

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#crcsm

Lifestyle Changes After Colonoscopy Linked to Lower Risk for CRC - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers investigated the association between lifestyle changes after screening for colonoscopy and the development of colorectal cancer.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 22d

Ten of the 15 antibody-drug conjugates were associated with ILD events.

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#adverseeffects

Eight ADCs Associated With Significant Risk for Interstitial Lung Disease - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers analyzed data from the FAERS to determine the prevalence of interstitial lung disease among patients with cancer receiving antibody-drug conjugates

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 22d

Roles for #oncologynurses in caring for clinical trial participants were described in a presentation at the 2025 ONS Bridge™ by Elizabeth Ness, MS, RN, CRN-BC™.

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#Oncnurse #cancercare

The Role of the Oncology Nurse in the Process of a Clinical Trial - Oncology Nurse Advisor

The various roles for oncology nurses in the conduct of clinical trials were described in a presentation at the 2025 ONS Bridge virtual meeting.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 24d

Patients with higher-grade incidentally discovered #prostatecancer may have better outcomes if they undergo primary radical prostatectomy rather than receive radiation therapy, investigators suggest. From @renalurologynews.bsky.social.

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Radical Prostatectomy vs Radiation for Incidental Prostate Cancer Explored - Oncology Nurse Advisor

No recommendations exist for active treatment of men with incidental prostate cancer.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 24d

Survey results suggest that some patients with #multipleMyeloma may forgo treatment that improves PFS if it also increases the risk of adverse events and fails to improve OS. Published in @ascopost.bsky.social journal JCO Oncology Practice and @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

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Some Patients May Prioritize Reduced Toxicity Over Longer PFS, Survey Suggests - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Older patients were less likely to choose more aggressive treatment options.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 26d

Subcutaneous formulations of #cancerdrugs may provide only “modest” time savings over intravenous formulations in clinical practice, according to researchers. Reported in @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

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Time Savings With Subcutaneous Cancer Drugs May Be “Modest” in the Real World - Oncology Nurse Advisor

The study results “highlight how even well-intentioned efforts to save patients' time may face barriers,” the researchers wrote.

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