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Amanda Woods, PhD, Shares Research Insights on Nursing Communication Training Program
Amanda Woods, PhD
Conferences
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April 30, 2025
Dr. Woods highlighted her research findings, such as the significant impact of communication training on nursing engagement.
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Remembrance and Renewal: NP Reflects on NCCN 2025 Session on Holistic Self-Care
Amy E. Rettig, DNP, MALM, MSN, BSN, RN, ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC
Conferences
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April 25, 2025
Rettig spoke about the nuances of navigating grief and death in nursing while balancing self-care and coping.
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Why Do Patients With Ovarian Cancer Disengage With Online Symptom Management Interventions?
Laura Litwin
Gyn-Onc
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April 21, 2025
Learn why patients with ovarian cancer disengage with online symptom management interventions over time.
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The Influence of Neighborhood Deprivation on Symptom Burden in Gynecologic Cancers
Laura Litwin
Gyn-Onc
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April 22, 2025
Learn how income, education, and other neighborhood deprivation factors correlate with gynecologic cancer symptom burden.
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Nurse-Led Study Identifies Vaccine-Related Barriers to Cervical Cancer Prevention
Laura Litwin
Gyn-Onc
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April 21, 2025
The investigators highlighted that uptake of the HPV vaccine remains suboptimal within certain patient populations.
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Nurse-Led Project Identifies Gaps in Fall Risk Assessment Documentation, Compliance
Melinda Mayorga, RN, BSN, OCN
Conferences
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April 23, 2025
Mayorga identified and evaluated incongruencies between documentation in clinical practice and fall-risk compliance.
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How a Multidisciplinary Clinic Can Optimize Treatment Decision-Making for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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April 16, 2025
The study evaluated multidisciplinary treatment and patient care trends for patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer.
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Germline Testing: Improving Integration Strategies for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Laura Litwin
GU Cancer
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April 16, 2025
The goal of the intervention was to increase patient engagement with and clinic integration of germline testing.
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Multidisciplinary Team Streamlines Drug Implementation for Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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April 16, 2025
Many patients with NMIBC require ongoing treatment and monitoring for the disease because of its high recurrence rate.
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Study Highlights Barriers to Radiation Therapy in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Laura Litwin
Breast Cancer
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April 14, 2025
NCCN guidelines recommend radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer, but social factors can limit patient adherence.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Discusses Fall Prevention in Ambulatory Oncology
Melinda Mayorga, RN, BSN, OCN
Conferences
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April 17, 2025
Melinda Mayorga, RN, BSN, OCN, shares insights from her research on fall prevention in outpatient cancer care.
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Mobile App Addresses Health-Related Disparities in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Their Caregivers
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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April 11, 2025
Patients with colorectal cancer and their caregivers often face psychoneurological symptoms that can affect quality of life.
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Anal Cancer Detection: The Importance of High-Resolution Anoscopy for Preventive Health
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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April 11, 2025
High-resolution anoscopy is vital for those at risk for anal cancer, such as LGBTQ+ patients and women with a history of HPV.
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Educational Program Improves Medication Adherence in Patients with Gastrointestinal Tract Cancer
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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April 10, 2025
Suboptimal adherence to oral anticancer agents can lead to reduced therapeutic benefits and increased risk of mortality.
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Nurse Practitioner Shares Tips for CLL Treatment Side Effect Management
Josie Montegaard, NP
Leukemia
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April 3, 2025
Josie Montegaard, NP, shares how nurses can help patients mitigate and manage negative CLL treatment side effects.
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National Inpatient Sample Analysis Sheds Light on Leukemia Outcomes After Transplant
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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April 1, 2025
Researchers analyzed clinical outcomes because hematopoietic SCT is becoming more a more accessible and utilized treatment.
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Researchers Evaluate Cost-Effectiveness of BTK Inhibitors for CLL
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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March 31, 2025
Researchers assessed the cost effectiveness of ibrutinib, acalabrutinib, and zanubrutinib in multiple treatment settings.
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NCCN 2025 Nursing Program: Dr. Storer Discusses Ambulatory Care Models in Oncology
Andrew Storer, PhD, DNP, RN, NP-C, FAANP
Conferences
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March 28, 2025
The presentation focused on how ambulatory care models shape patient outcomes, nursing roles, and continuing education.
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How Side Effects Influence Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Laura Litwin
Conferences
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March 28, 2025
Researchers investigated underlying drivers of HRQOL degradation in CLL, including muscle weakness and fatigue.
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Study Identifies Novel Domains for Cutaneous Chronic GVHD Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Laura Litwin
GVHD
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March 27, 2025
The study revealed domains not represented in existing GVHD- or dermatologic-specific patient-reported outcome measures.
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