Oncology Nursing Forum back issues from November 2006:
The life cycle of the oncology nurse: Do we know what we need to know?(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2006; ... In the first years of my tenure as editor of the Oncology Nursing Forum, I had the opportunity to edit a supplement to the September 1994 issue (a) that contained articles based on research sponsored by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) on the life cycle of an oncology nurse. This ...
Renilda Estella Hilkemeyer.(IN MEMORIAM)(Obituary)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Renilda Estella Hilkemeyer, RN, BS, DrPH, an internationally recognized pioneer in the specialty of oncology nursing and a tireless advocate for patients with cancer, died on June 10, 2006, in Houston, TX, at the age of 90. She will be remembered for her "can do" attitude, her beautiful ...
Reader asks for support of medical marijuana.(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2006; ... I read with interest your editorial from the July 2005 issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum (Vol. 32, p. 715). In my research on public and professional policy regarding the compassionate medical use of marijuana, I wondered about your organization and its absence from the list of ...
Reader appreciates culturally focused article.(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The qualitative research discussed in the online exclusive article "Filipino American Women's Perceptions and Experiences With Breast Cancer Screening," by Tsu-Yin Wu, PhD, RN, and Joanna Bancroft, BSN, RN, in the July 2006 issue (Vol. 33, pp. E71-E78, ...
ONS publishing division policy regarding letters to the editor.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Written letters are encouraged and will be published at the discretion of the editor on a space-available basis. Letters should be e-mailed to Editor Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson, MN, RN, at ONFEditor@ons.org and should not be submitted via Oncology Nursing Forum's Manuscript Central online ...
Nine Oncology Nursing Society members named American Academy of Nursing fellows.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) inducted 55 nurse leaders, including 9 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) members, as fellows during AAN's 33rd Annual Meeting and Conference on November 11 in Miami, FL. The following ONS members have been named 2006 Academy fellows. ...
Moore honored with American Association of Community Cancer Centers' Progress Award.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Pearl Moore)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... ONS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pearl Moore, RN, MN, FAAN, has been honored with the Association of Community Cancer Centers' (ACCC) Progress Award for her many contributions to the oncology nursing profession. ACCC's Progress Award honors outstanding innovators in the delivery of ...
Matthews receives Dean's Teaching Award.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Ellyn E. Matthews)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... ONS Director-at-Large Ellyn E. Matthews, PhD, RN, CS, AOCN[R], CRNI, received one of two Dean's Awards for Excellence in Teaching in the School of Nursing at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, where she is an assistant professor. Matthews received the award at ...
Oncology nurses lead collaboration between Komen Foundation and University of Maryland School of Nursing.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The University of Maryland School of Nursing has received the first year of funding, in the amount of $200,000, on a three-year program to develop a comprehensive higher-education program for increasing awareness about the fight against breast cancer. "The Komen Maryland (Komen ...
Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care Receives 2006 Clarion Award.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care, published by ONS, has been awarded the 2006 Clarion Award in the Custom Publications--Nonfiction, Technical category. The Clarion Award is a renowned competition recognizing the best works from all communications fields and is sponsored by the Association ...
Niederhuber appointed 13th director of National Cancer Institute.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(John E. Niederhuber)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... President Bush recently announced the appointment of John E. Niederhuber, MD, as the 13th director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Niederhuber has been a professor, cancer center director, National Cancer Advisory Board chair, external advisor to NCI, grant reviewer, and laboratory ...
New Lance Armstrong Foundation grants support cancer survivorship initiatives.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) recently announced the awarding of nearly $1 million in grants to 27 community, nonprofit organizations across the country for programs that help people with the physical, emotional, and practical challenges of cancer. LAF awarded grants in ...
Call for research abstracts.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), is calling for research abstracts for the 18th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice--Collaboration: A Transdisciplinary Roadmap to Discovery. The conference will be held July 11-14, ...
Bravo! Job well done! Pat yourself on the back!
Nov 01, 2006; ... Have you been awarded recently for your dedication and commitment to oncology nursing? If so, share your news with Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) readers. ONF accepts news of member accomplishments for People and ...
Evidence of plasma exchange for acute renal failure is lacking.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The purpose of the study was to examine the results of multiple plasma exchanges in patients with new diagnoses of myeloma and acute renal failure. An open, controlled, randomized trial looked at 104 patients aged 18-81 at 14 Canadian medical centers from September 1998-October 2003. ...
Study follows teenage girl undergoing treatment for cancer.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Dramatic advances have occurred in the treatment of childhood cancer since the 1960s, when most cancers were fatal. The current five-year survival rate for all childhood cancers is 75%. Because of such advances, the focus of research has shifted from treatment effectiveness to short- and ...
Study finds no correlation between mobile phone use and glioma.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... With increasing use of wireless communication, researchers are interested in the level of radiofrequency fields emitted by mobile phones and whether a correlation exists between use of cell phones and risk of gliomas in adults. Research studies have shown positive associations among the ...
Type of treatment for recurrent dmay affect survival.(RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Treatment options for recurrent glioblastoma (GB) could affect the rate of survival. According to current research, use of surgery and radiation therapy yields a two-year survival rate of 9% for patients with GB. Adjuvant nitrosurea-based chemotherapy enhances the two-year survival rate by ...
Support for frontline oncology nurses' and administrators' scholarly activities.(LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The integral value of formal professional development and continuing education programs for nurses is indisputable. As indispensable members of the healthcare team, professional nurses in all practice roles and settings must be committed to lifelong learning to provide the highest quality ...
Caring for pregnant patients with breast cancer.(CLINICAL CHALLENGES)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Case Study Ms. G is a 37-year-old nulligravid female from a small town in rural Texas. She noticed unusual tenderness in her left breast and palpated a mass on self-examination. She underwent a breast biopsy and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast ....
Breast cancer among Asian Americans: is acculturation related to health-related quality of life?(ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To examine the association of acculturation with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Asian American breast cancer survivors. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Analysis of an Asian American subsample of breast cancer survivors from a ...
Delirium in hospitalized older patients with cancer.(ARTICLES)(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To examine key aspects of delirium in a sample of hospitalized older patients with cancer. Design: Secondary analysis of data from studies on acute confusion in hospitalized older adults. Setting: Tertiary teaching hospital in the southeastern ...
The importance of assessment rating scales for chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.(CONTINUING EDUCATION)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To review the literature related to chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis and highlight four empirically supported oral mucositis rating scales that oncology nurses can use. Data Sources: CINAHL[R] and MEDLINE[R] databases, published articles, and supplemental ...
Maculopapular skin rashes associated with high-dose chemotherapy: prevalence and risk factors.(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for maculopapular skin rashes associated with high-dose chemotherapy. Design: Observational pilot study. Setting: A bone marrow transplant hematology-oncology unit in a private city hospital. ...
Quality of life and health status of dyads of women with lung cancer and family members.(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To describe and compare the quality of life (QOL) and health status of dyads of women with lung cancer and their family members and to explore the correlates of family members' QOL. Research Approach: Descriptive, cross-sectional. Setting: ...
The diagnosis of breast cancer: transition from health to illness.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To gain a better understanding of the common meanings and shared experiences that women encounter after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Research Approach: Qualitative using Heideggerian hermeneutics. Setting: Tertiary breast care center in suburban ...
Vesicant extravasation Part I: mechanisms, pathogenesis, and nursing care to reduce risk.
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To review the literature regarding the incidence, current practice, guideline recommendations, nursing management, and knowledge gaps relevant to vesicant extravasation. Data Sources: Published research articles, books, case reports, and national guidelines. ...
Vesicant extravasation Part II: evidence-based management and continuing controversies.(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To review the literature, synthesize current recommendations, and discuss remaining controversies regarding vesicant extravasation management. Data Sources: Published evidence-based reports, clinical articles, and anecdotal case reports about antineoplastic ...
Breast cancer risk and immune responses in healthy women.(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To summarize the findings of objective and subjective breast cancer risk assessments and their association with psychological distress and immune responses in healthy women with a family history of breast cancer. Data Sources: Published articles and book ...
Sexuality and intimacy issues facing women with breast cancer.(JOURNAL CLUB)(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To explore the sexuality and intimacy experiences facing women with breast cancer. Data Sources: Published articles; OVID, PsycINFO, and Florida Atlantic University databases; Web sites; and books. Data Synthesis: Patient perceptions and knowledge ...
Quality of life and sociodemographic characteristics of patients with cancer in Turkey.(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To determine whether a relationship exists between quality of life (QOL) and the sociodemographic characteristics of gender, age, marital status, educational level, occupation, and level of income in patients with cancer in Turkey. Design: Exploratory study ...
Impact of an educational program on pain management in patients with cancer living at home.
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To assess the effect of an educational homecare program on pain relief in patients with advanced cancer. Design: Quasi-experimental (pretest-post-test, nonequivalent group). Setting: Four community-based primary care centers providing social and ...
Neutropenia: state of the knowledge Part I.(ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY WHITE PAPER)(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To review neutrophil physiology, consequences of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN), CIN risk assessment models, national practice guidelines, the impact of febrile neutropenia and infection, and what is known and unknown about CIN. Data Sources: ...
Neutropenia: state of the knowledge Part II.(ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY WHITE PAPER)(Clinical report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Purpose/Objectives: To summarize the current available evidence for oncology nurses so that they may predict and prevent complications of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN), provide optimal education to patients, and become familiar with the state of the knowledge of neutropenia by ...
Leukemia drug receives approval.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Oncaspar )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Pegaspargase (Oncaspar[R], Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ) has received expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Previously, Oncaspar was approved only if patients could not receive ...
Leukemia drug linked to heart failure.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... A study has found that Gleevec[R] (imatinib) (Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ) has been linked to serious cardiotoxicity with congestive heart failure. Gleevec is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and is considered a targeted therapy, one of the first drugs to work specifically ...
New combination drug will treat ovarian cancer.(PHARMACY CORNER )(Gemzar approved)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, IN) announced that the FDA has approved gemcitabine (Gemzar[R]) in combination with carboplatin for treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer. Clinical trials have shown ...
Oral drug approved for multiple myeloma.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Revlimid )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The FDA granted approval to lenalidomide oral capsules (Revlimid[R], Celgene Corporation, Summit, NJ) for use in combination with dexamethasone in patients with multiple myeloma who have received one prior therapy. Revlimid is available under a special restricted distribution program, ...
Tamoxifen is now available in liquid form.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Soltamox )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Cytogen Corporation (Princeton, NJ) announced that Soltamox[TM] (tamoxifen citrate, oral solution 10 mg/5 ml), the first liquid form of the hormonal breast cancer therapy tamoxifen, is now available in U.S. ...
Once-daily tablet provides easier dosing for HIV drugs.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Atripla)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The FDA, through its fast-track program, has approved a once-daily tablet called Atripla[TM] (Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ, and Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA) for HIV, a regimen that could simplify drug regimes for patients with HIV. Each Atripla pill contains ...
New drug helps smokers quit and avoid relapses.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Chantix)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The novel antismoking prescription drug Chantix[TM] (varenicline, Pfizer Inc., New York, NY) is effective at helping people stop smoking and keep off cigarettes, according to several investigations. Three studies have shown that Chantix is more effective than placebo in helping patients ...
Video game helps kids fight cancer.(Re-Mission, a computer based video game introduced by HopeLab)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Re-Mission[TM] (HopeLab, Palo Alto, CA) is a computer-based video game rated "T" (for teen) and is available though Re-Mission. net. Re-Mission.net also serves as an interactive, online community for teens and young adults, who often are isolated as a result of their disease. The site is ...
Three new automatic pacemakers are approved.(Medtronic Adapta, Versa, and Sensia pacemakers approved for marketing)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN), announced that it has received FDA approval to begin marketing three fully automatic pacemakers that reduce unnecessary ventricular pacing when the heart is functioning normally. The Medtronic Adapta[TM], Versa[TM], and Sensia[TM] pacemaker models also ...
Home genetics test is not approved.(PRODUCT ALERTS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The FDA, Federal Trade Commission, and CDC alerted consumers about the facts surrounding the direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests. According to the FDA, which regulates the manufacturers of genetic tests, and the CDC, which promotes health and quality of life, some of ...
Gadolinium may affect patients with kidney failure.(PRODUCT ALERTS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers that it is evaluating important safety information about gadolinium-containing contrast agents and a disease known as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NSF/NFD) that occurs in patients with kidney ...
Practitioners should be aware of risks with promethazine.(PRODUCT ALERTS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Promethazine injection is a commonly used drug for its antihistamine, sedative, anti-motion sickness, and antiemetic effects. The drug is also a known vesicant that is highly caustic to blood vessels and surrounding tissue. Promethazine is compounded with phenol and has a pH from 4-5.5 ....
Panel says cervical cancer vaccine should be routine for girls aged 11-12.(NOTEWORTHY)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... A vaccine against cervical cancer should be added to the list of recommended routine shots for girls aged 11-12, a federal public health panel has urged. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices agreed that the Gardasil[R] vaccine (quadrivalent human papilloma ...
Web site identifies clinical trials.(NOTEWORTHY)(www.searchclinicaltrials.org)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... To increase the accessibility of information on hundreds of ongoing U.S. clinical trials, a Massachusetts-based patient information group has launched a Web site intended to serve as the "Google[TM] of clinical trial registries," identifying ongoing trials in a specific ...
Heart association releases new diet and lifestyle recommendations.(NOTEWORTHY)(American Heart Association)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The American Heart Association released new dietary and lifestyle guidelines that recommend limiting saturated and trans fatty acids in the diet, getting adequate physical activity, and avoiding exposure to tobacco products. Instead of counting calories or grams of fat, the association ...
Facing the Mirror With Cancer: A Guide to Using Makeup to Make a Difference.(BOOKS)(Book review)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Facing the Mirror With Cancer: A Guide to Using Makeup to Make a Difference. Lori Ovitz. Chicago: Belle Press, 2004, 202 pages, $24.95. Ease of Reference and Usability: Quick, on-the-spot resource Content Level: Basic Media Size: Desk reference ...
Lessons From Joan: Living and Loving With Cancer, a Husband's Story.(BOOKS)(Book review)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Lessons From Joan: Living and Loving With Cancer, a Husband's Story. Eric R. Kingson. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press, 2005, 224 pages, $19.95. Ease of Reference and Usability: Quick, on-the-spot resource Content Level: Basic Media Size: Pocket ...
Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing: A Model for Practice.(BOOKS)(Book review)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing: A Model for Practice. Rozzano C. Locsin. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2005, 256 pages, $29.95. Ease of Reference and Usability: In-depth study Content Level: Advarced and ...
Un Toque Saludable: Deteccion Temprana del Cancer del Mamario.(VIDEO)(Video recording review)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Un Toque Saludable: Deteccion Temprana del Cancer del Mamario. Los Angeles, CA: Lange Productions, 2006, 12 minutes, $150. Ease of Reference and Usability: Quick, on-the-spot resource Content Level: Basic DVD The purpose of the video, Un Toque ...
Be a Survivor: Colorectal Cancer Treatment Guide.(WORTH A LOOK)(Brief article)(Book review)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Be a Survivor: Colorectal Cancer Treatment Guide. Vladamir Lange. Los Angeles, CA: Lange Productions, 2006, 127 pages, $24.95. Be a Survivor is one of several books that aims to lead readers through the cancer journey. The author initially recounts his wife's breast cancer ...
Conference calendar.(Oncology Nursing Society)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2006 ... CALENDAR SERVICE The items listed in this department are not inclusive or an endorsement by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). ONS publishes all conference material it receives if the conference relates specifically to oncology nursing and convenes for at least one day. ...
Employment Information Network.
Nov 01, 2006 ... Employment Information Network: ONS members can be reached monthly. Oncology Nursing Forum, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, ONS Connect, and the ONS Web site each accept positions- available and positions-desired advertisements. (Please see the adjacent listing for the closing dates ...
SIGs Directory.(special interest groups)(Directory)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Directory is printed to assist ONS members who have questions concerning the groups. It lists each SIG's mission, the coordinator and his or her e-mail address, and the Web address of the SIG's virtual community. ONS members ...
Chapters Directory.(Directory)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The ONS Chapters Directory is printed to assist ONS members in locating chapters in their geographic areas. It lists the president(s) of each chapter, his or her e-mail address (or an ONS e-mail address for obtaining information about the chapter), and the Web address of the chapter's ...
ONS Directory.(Directory)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The ONS Directory is printed to assist ONS members and other readers in obtaining information about the organization. For reasons of privacy, the contact information for the ONS leadership includes only e-mail addresses. If you wish to contact a leader but do not have access to e-mail, ...