Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, is an oncology nurse practitioner at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is employed in the Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, assisting patients undergoing treatment in early-phase clinical trials. A graduate of the MD Anderson Post Graduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing, Amanda also has experience as a nurse practitioner in palliative care and primary care.
Outside of the clinic and hospital, Amanda finds joy in writing to share valuable oncology information with patients and fellow nurses.
Articles by Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, unpacks a key question: why do liver metastases influence immunotherapy response?
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, unpacks recent breast cancer research from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Concerns about recurrence and the development of second primary breast cancers are particularly pressing in these patients.
New research shows why it's essential for oncology nurses to understand evolving axillary management practices.
Learn how nurses can help patients understand what AR expression means for their disease and potential treatment options.
Learn what nurses should know about emerging research that challenges long-standing treatment norms.
Learn what oncology nurses should know about sarcopenia and why it's an increasingly recognized predictor of poor prognosis.
Proactive symptom management and patient education are essential, as treatment completion remains a challenge.
New research reinforces the importance of lifestyle interventions that may help reduce visceral fat.
It's critical for oncology nurses to understand the implications of recent research on immunotherapy for these patients.
Nursing Implications of the FDA Withdrawal of Sacituzumab Govitecan for Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
Learn how oncology nurses can address patient questions about the withdrawal and help them navigate the path forward.
Oncology nurses play a vital role in identifying the signs of treatment-related angiosarcoma during survivorship care.
New research shows that quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can meaningfully improve survival outcomes.
Patients who received the vaccine within 100 days of starting an immune checkpoint inhibitor showed improved survival.
Oncology nurses can play a key role in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Learn how oncology nurses can help patients navigate the evolving landscape of screening options.
Learn about the TRANSMET trial and several important nursing considerations.
Oncology nurses play a crucial role in the management and care of melanoma, from initial diagnosis through treatment.
There are several important nursing considerations to keep in mind when evaluating a patient’s risk for breast cancer.
Oncology nurses play a pivotal role in educating patients about these treatment options and ensuring informed decisions.
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