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OncologyNurseAdvisor.com offers clinical updates and evidence-based guidance to the oncology nurse community and includes regular coverage of a variety of topics.

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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 20m
From the 2026 ONA Summit: Personal Experience With NF1 Shapes Oncology Nurse’s Approach to Care Read our feature article here: bit.ly/4BaxQIC
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Personal Experience With NF1 Shapes Oncology Nurse’s Approach to Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor
An oncology nurse discusses her personal experience living with neurofibromatosis type 1 and the evolving landscape of targeted therapies.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 23h
Monitoring CNS symptoms in patients receiving olanzapine during chemotherapy helps identify those at risk of CNS symptom burden, though the antiemetic efficacy of the therapy is not reduced. Read more about this study from The Oncologist here: bit.ly/47gRc0Y
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Male #BreastCancer survivors face social, physical, and psychological distress postdiagnosis, using varied coping strategies and support to navigate self-reconstruction Read more about the study: bit.ly/4AVx81z
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Following axi-cel infusion, older patients with #LBCL demonstrated clinically significant improvements in immediate verbal and delayed memory that eliminated baseline cognitive disparities with younger patients Read more: bit.ly/4rQahk1
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Older Patients With LBCL Regain Memory Function After Axi-Cel Therapy - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A longitudinal study assessed cognitive trajectories in older and younger adults receiving CAR T-cell therapy for large B-cell lymphoma.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A new global analysis indicated that second-hand smoke exposure continues to impose a substantial health burden despite declines in exposure prevalence 🚭 Source: @thelancetph.bsky.social Read the full article: bit.ly/4yEn37K
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
An online survey from Rebecca Puddester, RN, found 90% of #OncNurses lack confidence in discussing geonomics risks Those surveyed scored 38.8% on a geonomics knowledge assessment and 94% recognized the importance of further education. 📖 Read all the findings here: bit.ly/4hKLjhd
A graphic featuring a quote about genomics knowledge among nurses, with an abstract background of pink and purple cellular imagery. The text highlights that nurses scored an average of 38.8% on a genomics knowledge assessment, with over 90% lacking confidence in discussing genomic risks and limitations, though 94% recognized the importance of further education. The source is the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The logo of Oncology Nurse Advisor is displayed in the corner.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Quarterly nursing quality summits help in achieving and sustaining zero harm in #OncologyCare Curious about the ways in which these summits have helped inpatient #OncNurses? Read our feature here🔽 bit.ly/4egjHiW
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Pain catastrophizing independently predicted #Cancer pain intensity and statistically accounted for part of the difference in pain intensity (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer) 🔗Read more about this study here: bit.ly/4rJQ3YR
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#RareCancers are uncommon, but together they represent ~20% of all cancer cases. 🎗️ On #RareCancerDay, we spotlight #OncNurses in advocating for early genomic testing, clinical trial access, and tailored care pathways. How does your clinic support rare cancer patients? 👇
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A study in Frontiers in Psychology highlights the complex, multi-level drivers of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), which affects up to 70% of young breast cancer survivors (ages 18–40): Read more about the study here: bit.ly/4xJh28l
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Complexity of Cancer Recurrence Fears Among Young Women With Breast Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Researchers evaluated the complex social and personal factors driving fear of cancer recurrence among young women with breast cancer.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This week was #WorldCancerResearchDay! Thank you to the researchers whose work has improved many patients' QoL and helped them live longer, healthier lives! ❤️
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#ColorectalCancer in many cases has genomic underpinnings that the #OncNurse should be aware of, according to a presentation at #ONSBridge2026 by Kathleen Calzone, PhD, RN, AGN-BC, FAAN, a research geneticist at the The NCI. Read about her research here: bit.ly/4AwVJti
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What Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer Genomic Factors - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A presentation at ONS Bridge 2026 highlights the germline and somatic genomic factors associated with colorectal cancer, emphasizing how nurses can utilize genomics to inform risk assessment and patie...
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Researchers have published the Core Competency Framework for Precision Oncology in eClinicalMed to help build a genomics-capable healthcare workforce, including #OncNurses Read the full article here: bit.ly/4xvOPBP
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A new study suggests spirituality can be a key factor in shared decision-making for patients being treated in the oncology setting Source: the Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences Read our article: bit.ly/4cR9oBu
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's #WorldLymphomaAwarenessDay! 💚 Metformin maintenance was associated with improved treatment response and survival among patients with diffuse large B-cell #Lymphoma (#DLBCL) and #HGBL! Read about the research here: bit.ly/4Ab8I3K
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth 🩵 We recently published a guide to PTEN-deficient mCSPC for patients and practitioners. Read more about this aggressive form of #ProstateCancer: bit.ly/4itJO9g
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
New from Psycho-Oncology: Over 53% of cancer outpatients reported clinically significant distress, yet 55.6% of those in high distress received no referral. Link to the full article: bit.ly/4xROGtG
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Improving Referrals After Distress Screening for Patient With Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A retrospective study evaluated the psychological distress oncology outpatients experience after distress screening and characterized subsequent referral pathways to assess how care teams can better m...
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A study in the Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal finds that tailored education helps breast and #ColorectalCancer survivors better use Survivorship Care Plans when transitioning to primary care, supporting autonomy and continuity of care. 🎗️ Read our article: bit.ly/4daR863 #OncNurses
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It's #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth! A new EHR-based algorithm, CMC-ID, to reliably identify children with medical complexity. Version 6 achieved an 85.5% accuracy rate for youth transitioning to adult care, cutting manual screening burdens📊 Article: bit.ly/4inxzLr
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New research explores using SABR and low-dose radiation for widespread polymetastatic disease to improve local control & prime immune responses for patients with #LungCancer and #ProstateCancer! Read the full article here: bit.ly/4iA1Y9t
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Researchers categorized best-evidence items into 3 domains to support complete decongestive therapy in women with breast cancer-related #Lymphedema Read the full article here: bit.ly/4iNHppP
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Evidence-Based Framework Supports CDT for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Investigators reviewed literature to identify core domains for delivering complete decongestive therapy to patients with breast cancer.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth! Thank you to the #OncNurses, researchers, and caretakers who help patients with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma live longer, healthier lives!
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Selective RET inhibitors like selpercatinib are reshaping advanced MTC care (source, The Oncologist). In the phase 3 LIBRETTO-531 trial, selpercatinib reduced progression or death risk by 72% vs. multikinase inhibitors with far fewer drug discontinuations. 🧬🩺 📖 bit.ly/3SJiadF
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
New study in @frontiersin.bsky.social shows that guided open communication in #PalliativeCare significantly improves QoL for #LungCancer patients. This nursing strategy led to reduced anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue. 🫁🩺🩵 Read the full article: bit.ly/45wydOV
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A #BMCCancer study of high-risk breast cancer patients reveals a crucial gap in care: patients need personalized, tailored info at every stage of genetic testing 🧬 Read more here: bit.ly/4ghL9NE @bmc.springernature.com
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New from Cancer Nursing: #HemOnc inpatients experience increased loneliness and social isolation in week long hospital stays.🏥💔 Risk for Loneliness: 73% ➡️ 82% Social Isolation:15% ➡️ 37% How can #OncNurses help mitigate this critical issue?🔽 bit.ly/4zAhEiK
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Research from @cincychildrens.bsky.social integrated the Baxter Animated Retching Faces (BARF) scale into #PediatricOncology care 🏥 Daily nausea documentation from #OncNurses for chemotherapy patients jumped from 5% to a sustained 90% over 2 years! 📊✨ Read: bit.ly/4cYsgyd
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#ICYMI Family support moderated the relationship between nutritional literacy and self-efficacy in gastrointestinal cancer, according to results of a study published in @frontiersin.bsky.social 📖 See more: bit.ly/4qu7NHb #GICancer
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Family Support, Self-Efficacy, Nutritional Literacy Impact Anorexia in GI Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between nutritional literacy and anorexic behavior in adults with gastrointestinal cancer.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Inpatient oncology is complex, but Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs) are transforming how we deliver care! 🩺✨ Christina Passio, MSN, RN, NE-BC breaks down the potential benefits it has to inpatient #Oncology units in our latest feature story: bit.ly/4znvwg6
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Multidisciplinary Rounds in Oncology Elevate Communication and Patient Care - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Discover the potential benefits of implementing multidisciplinary rounds to support patients and frontline nurses in inpatient oncology units.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
#OncologyNurses: A study in #BMCCancer on hereditary breast cancer genetic testing shows patients’ info needs vary greatly by coping style! 🧬🩺 One size does not fit all when it comes to patient care. Read more data from the study here: bit.ly/4ghL9NE
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Informational Needs Vary at Every Stage of Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A qualitative study evaluated the information-seeking behaviors of patients undergoing genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
New meta-analysis shows tumor enucleation preserves kidney function (higher eGFR) & cuts major complications in half compared to conventional partial nephrectomy in localized renal tumors, with no increase in positive surgical margins! 🩺✂️ 🔗 bit.ly/3TWIilS
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Tumor Enucleation vs Partial Nephrectomy May Better Preserve Renal Function in Kidney Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
The latest systematic review on kidney tumor enucleation vs partial nephrectomy includes contemporary robot-assisted series and randomized studies.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A study in Frontiers in Public Health shows that guided open communication in palliative care significantly reduces pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression in advanced #LungCancer patients. Nursing satisfaction boosted to 94.2%! 🩺✨ Link to the research: bit.ly/45wydOV
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Tumor enucleation vs. partial nephrectomy for localized renal tumors? A new meta-analysis in Frontiers in Oncology shows promising benefits! 🩺📊 For all the data, read here: bit.ly/3TWIilS
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🍽️ New from Nutrients: Palliative care interventions focused on cachexia can improve nutrition impact symptoms and eating-related distress in advanced #Cancer patients. Read the data here🔽 bit.ly/3RPD6iZ #OncNurse
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Palliative Care Interventions Linked to Cachexia Symptom Relief in Advanced Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
This multicenter prospective observational study examines the efficacy of palliative care team interventions in managing nutrition impact symptoms and eating-related distress among patients with advan...
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Anorexia can affect treatment, tolerance, immunity, and ultimately, survival for patients with GI cancer.❤️ Research from Frontiers in Oncology found family support between nutritional literacy and self-efficacy for patients with GI cancer. Read more here: bit.ly/4wTfCbP
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Curious about the latest #BreastCancer research that looks into lifestyle, screening and diagnosing, and treatment options? We've partnered with the editors of breastcancer.org to report on current top stories happening in breast cancer research! 🔽 bit.ly/4z8pGzj
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13 New Breast Cancer Studies Your Patients Want to Know About This Summer - Oncology Nurse Advisor
News from around the world of breast cancer research, legislation, and patient information from the editors at Breastcancer.org.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Can AI-based nursing interventions improve chronic illness care? Both the @who.int and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) support the potential of AI in improving patient-centered care. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4pZOc1f
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Can AI-Based Nursing Interventions Improve Chronic Illness Care? - Oncology Nurse Advisor
This umbrella review evaluates the effectiveness of artificial intelligence-based nursing interventions for managing chronic illness.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A new evaluation in @theoncologynetwork.bsky.social analyzed 54 target trial emulation studies in #Oncology. While 60% achieved dual consistency with corresponding RCTs, only 1 was prospectively registered and 88.9% lacked reporting guidelines. 🧬 See the data here: bit.ly/4pUWSGc
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Research from @jamanetworkopen.com found patients who spend more time involved in digital health activities may be more likely to experience slightly higher levels of #PsychologicalDistress💻 Read more about the data here: 🔗 bit.ly/4xoGd0u #OncNurse #CancerCare
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A meta-analysis of 106 studies in @OncJournal shows how gut health impacts immunotherapy. Broad-spectrum antibiotics significantly reduced ORR and survival. Conversely, probiotics and FMT improved response rates and overall survival. 🧬🩺 🔗 bit.ly/4hcEGFS
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Gut Microbiota Interventions Impact Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A new systematic review explores how antibiotics, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation influence the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
As #SarcomaAwarenessMonth comes to a close, our commitment to supporting patients facing rare cancers continues year-round. Often called the "forgotten cancer," #Sarcoma demands early recognition, specialized multidisciplinary care, and continued research for new therapies. 💛🩺
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A cross-sectional analysis in The Oncologist reveals that 35.2% of recent #Myeloma RCTs contained elements of "spin." 📄 Optimistic language and selective emphasis on secondary findings were the most common spin strategies.🩺 Read more here: bit.ly/4pF5HUA
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Myeloma Randomized Clinical Trials Often Contain Reporting Spin - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis of recent myeloma randomized clinical trials to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of reporting spin in study findings.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A study in The Oncologist suggests brain metastases in advanced nonanaplastic FCDTC are under-detected. Incidence reached 30% among patients who received dedicated CNS imaging, with 78% of cases being asymptomatic. 🧠🩺 Read more about the research here: bit.ly/4pDuIPT
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
July is #SarcomaAwarenessMonth 💛 We sat down with Matthew Houdek, MD, to discuss the current gaps in treatment for osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma #Sarcoma Read the full feature here: bit.ly/3RYufLL
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A recent study from @jamanetworkopen.com found 61.4% of study participants knew of the link between #CervicalCancer and #HPV. The awareness was directly associated with trust in governmental health agencies. What can clinicians do to address this issue? 🔗 bit.ly/4vNkqOw
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A new JCO Global Oncology study across 26 countries highlights childhood cancer survivorship care worldwide.🌍 While models vary, the goal is shared: optimizing long-term health for survivors. 🩺 Read more about the call for more adaptive models: bit.ly/4fB8Lwm #OncNurses
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
More research from the 2026 @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting! Oncology patients receiving ICIs and GLP-1s concurrently better long-term survival and a decreased burden of immune-related adverse events Link to the data: bit.ly/4wkNgHh
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Can Antibiotic Lock Therapy (ALT) save central catheters in pediatric cancer patients? 🧪👇 A 3-year retrospective study examined 53 pediatric hematology/oncology patients with line infections and found success with ALT for 70.2% of patients! 🔗: bit.ly/4pHB016
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Antibiotic Lock Therapy Shows Association With Catheter Retention - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A retrospective study evaluates the use of antibiotic lock therapy as a catheter-sparing strategy in pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases.
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We sat down with the experts for #SarcomaAwarenessMonth! 💛 Dr Matthew Houdek from @mayoclinic.org discussed current approaches and ongoing needs in the treatment of #Osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma in this month's feature. 🔗 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4bAo1Z4
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Oncology Nurse Advisor @oncologynurseadv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A new study in @jco-asco.bsky.social shows that while most #Cancer patients want patient navigation services, very few are willing or able to pay out-of-pocket for them. Of those surveyed, 29% of respondents were interested in support from #OncNurses 🩺 🔗Link: bit.ly/4vFnQTo
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