Oncology Nursing Forum back issues from September 2008:
Be nice!(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008; ... If the research is to be believed, and I have no reason to suspect otherwise, most nurses have been the victims of some sort of verbal abuse by coworkers, primarily physicians. A smaller but still critical number has been on the receiving end of abuse that is more physical in nature--a ...
Nursing leadership in global and domestic tobacco control.(ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY POSITION)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke are known human carcinogens and have contributed to a global epidemic and public health emergency. Tobacco continues to be the leading cause of preventable death and illness in the United States and the second-leading cause in the world (U.S ....
Oncology Nursing Society member receives prestigious Nurse-Oncologist Award.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Patricia S. Ault)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Patricia S. Ault, MSN, RN, Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) member and nurse practitioner in the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's Department of Leukemia, is the recipient of the 2008 Ethel Fleming Arceneaux Outstanding Nurse-Oncologist Award. Funded by the Brown ...
ONS member appointed to the National Cancer Institute's National Cancer Advisory Board.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Victoria L. Champion, Oncology Nursing Society)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Victoria L. Champion, DNS, RN, FAAN, ONS member, associate dean for research, Edward W. and Sara Stam Cullipher Endowed Chair, and Mary Margaret Walther Distinguished professor at the Indiana University (IU) School of Nursing recently was appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board ...
CURE magazine announces winner of 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... CURE magazine announced the winner and finalists of its 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing during a reception at the ONS 33rd Annual Congress. Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., sponsored the award, which honors oncology nurses who demonstrate unwavering dedication, compassion ...
ONS garners Silver Awards for publishing excellence.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Oncology Nursing Society)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) was honored by the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) as a winner of the esteemed EXCEL Award in two categories at its 28th EXCEL Awards Gala in Washington, DC. The categories were [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Silver ...
The National Cancer Institute launches new portal on Web site.(PEOPLE & EVENTS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has launched a new portal on its Web site: Science Serving People. This new site will be updated often and provides the tools the public and advocates have asked for to effectively communicate about NCI and the impact of cancer research in the United ...
Correction.(Correction notice)
Sep 01, 2008 ... In the article "Recruiting Breast Cancer Patients and Families to Behavioral Research in the Post-HIPAA Period" in the September 2007 issue of the Oncology Nursing Forum, the name of one author was inadvertantly omitted. The correct list of authors should read Bowen, D.J., Fann, J.R., ...
Bravo! Job well done! Pat yourself on the back!
Sep 01, 2008 ... Have you been awarded recently for your dedication and commitment to oncology nursing? Have you been appointed to a new leadership position at your institution? if so, the Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) wants to share these achievements with its readers. ONF ...
Developing outcomes for an Oncology Nurse Internship Program.(LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Program evaluation is essential for organizations to justify the use of resources in the current healthcare environment. Specialized education programs for nurses require extensive human and facility resources to be successful. Outcome-based evaluation is one method to document success or ...
Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin changes (POEMS) syndrome.(CLINICAL CHALLENGES)(Case study)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Mr. Y, a 60-year-old Caucasian male, presented to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, headache, and dry eyes but no vision changes. He stated that his symptoms started five months earlier but was only seeking medical attention because the headaches had increased in severity and ...
Symptom clusters related to treatment for prostate cancer.(ARTICLES)(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Prostate cancer is the most common noncutaneous cancer afflicting men in the United states. The American cancer society (2008) estimated that 186,320 new cases will be diagnosed in 2008. Although individual symptoms related to prostate cancer treatment have been investigated, symptoms ...
Describing health-related outcomes for couples experiencing prostate cancer: differences and similarities.(ARTICLES)(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer diagnosis afflicting men, accounting for an estimated 33% of all cancer cases with about 186,320 new cases diagnosed in 2008 (American cancer society, 2008). Although prostate cancer is unique to men, it also affects their partners. The ...
Proinflammatory cytokines and sickness behavior: implications for depression and cancer-related symptoms.(CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION)(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Goal for CNE Enrollees To enhance nursing knowledge regarding the relationship between proinflammatory cytokines and sickness behavior. Objectives for CNE Enrollees 1. Define the immune response and its relationship to sickness behavior. 2 ....
Linkages among empathic behaviors, physical symptoms, and psychological distress in patients with ovarian cancer: a pilot study.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... In the United States, ovarian cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in women and is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women (American Cancer society, 2008). An estimated 21,650 new cases of ovarian cancer and 15,520 deaths resulting from the disease will occur in ...
Strength, physical activity, and age predict fatigue in older breast cancer survivors.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Fatigue is the most common symptom reported by cancer survivors and can persist after treatment completion (Jacobsen & Stein, 1999; Smets, Garssen, Schuster-Uitterhoeve, & de Haes, 1993). Breast cancer survivors report a higher prevalence of fatigue than their peers with no cancer history ...
The meaning of hope and social support in patients receiving chemotherapy.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The American Cancer Society ([ACS], 2008) estimated that about one of every two men and one of every three women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and more than 1.4 million new case will be diagnosed in 2008. A cancer diagnosis often results in fear, ...
Nausea at the end of adjuvant cancer treatment in relation to exercise during treatment in patients with breast cancer.(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Exercise has been suggested as a possible intervention for cancer-related symptoms (American Cancer Society, 2007). In considering exercise as an intervention for patients with cancer, guidelines provide specifics for the exercise regime, such as the mode, intensity, duration, and ...
Exploring patient-physician communication in breast cancer care for African American women following primary treatment.(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Reducing the rates of recurrence and mortality for more than 2.4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States is an important public health goal (Ries et al., 2007). A necessary step toward accomplishing this goal involves providing evidence-based information and guidelines for ...
Quality of life, social support, and uncertainty among Latina breast cancer survivors.(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Quality of life (QOL) issues and concerns are an area of increasing interest among healthcare practitioners caring for vulnerable populations. QOL measures have been used to direct outcome criteria in breast cancer research, to set healthcare policy, and to help identify problems ...
Drug treats constipation in terminally III patients.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Relistor)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for methylnaltrexone bromide (Relistor[R], Wyeth Pharmaceuticals) to be used in the treatment of laxative-refractory opioid-induced constipation in terminally III patients. Opioids contribute to constipation by binding to the ...
Restricted use granted for alvimopan.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The FDA has granted approval with restrictions for alvimopan (Entereg[R], Adolor Corp.) for use in accelerating the return of normal bowel function following partial large or small bowel resection. The restrictions are in place to ensure continuing evaluation of benefits versus risks of ...
Drug combination benefits patients with breast cancer.(PHARMACY CORNER)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Adding lapatanib (Tykerb[R], Glaxosmith-Kline) to trastuzumab (Herceptin[R], Genentech) may benefit patients with metastatic HER2+ breast cancer, according to a randomized, multicenter, open label phase III clinical trial. Both agents target the HER2 protein. Lapatanib is a tyrosine-kinase ...
Drug may treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Standards of care for highly emetogenic chemotherapy call for the addition of an NK-1 receptor antagonist to 5-[HT.sub.3]-inhibitor and a steroid (usually dexamethasone) to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Currently, the only FDA-approved NK-1 receptor antagonist ...
Advances made in radiation therapy.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The University of Alabama at Birmingham in May 2008 became the first institution to use Varian Medical Systems' RapidArc[TM] radiotherapy. The technology allows for much shorter times to deliver intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Single treatments for the first patient were ...
Tumor necrosis factor blockers may be linked to lymphoma risk.(RECALLS AND ALERTS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The FDA is investigating a possible link between the use of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers and the occurrence of lymphoma in children and young adults. The investigation stems from 30 reports of cancer occurring from 1998-2008 in children and young adults who had been started on TNF ...
Nutrition web-based support site launched.(NOTEWORTHY)(Website overview)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Nestle Healthcare Nutrition has launched an e-commerce site with a focus on providing nutritional support and products to patients with cancer. For more information or to evaluate ...
Cure4Kids provides online oncologic resources.(NOTEWORTHY)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... The Cure4Kids oncopedia Web site continues to grow in its ability to provide pediatric hematology and oncology healthcare providers with a wealth of information. Engaging discussion boards tackle issues such as how to proceed when Burkitt lymphoma recurs, and specific user-submitted case ...
Kimmie Cares[TM] dolls help explain physical changes.(NOTEWORTHY)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Showcased in the exhibit hall at the Oncology Nursing Society's 2008 Congress in Philadelphia, PA, Kimmie Cares[TM] dolls provide a useful tool for women to talk with young children about physical changes a female family member will undergo during cancer treatment. The dolls are available ...
Integrative oncology: incorporating complementary medicine into conventional cancer care.(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Integrative Oncology: Incorporating Complementary Medicine Into Conventional Cancer Care. Lorenzo Cohen and Maurie Markman. New York: Springer Publishing, 2008, 216 pages, $79.95. Integrative Oncology: Incorporating Complementary Medicine Into Conventional Cancer Care ...
Medicine hands: massage therapy for people with cancer.(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People With Cancer. Gayle MacDonald. Scotland: Findhorn Press, 1999, 192 pages, $29.95. Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People With Cancer is written for three target audiences: healthcare providers, massage and touch therapists, and ...
Health behavior and health education: theory, research, and practice.(NEW RELEASES)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research, and Practice (4th ed.). Karen Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, and K. Viswanath. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., September 2, 2008, 592 pages, ISBN-10 0787996149. The fourth edition of Health Behavior and Health Education: ...
Health disparities in the United States: social class, race, ethnicity, and health.(NEW RELEASES)(Brief article)(Book review)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Health Disparities in the United States: Social Class, Race, Ethnicity, and Health. Donald A. Barr. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008, 312 pages, ISBN 9780801888205. Health Disparities in the United States: Social Class, Race, Ethnicity, and Health explores how ...
Pain management: nurses in jeopardy.(ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Knowledge of pain physiology, assessment, treatment, and management has grown exponentially since the advent of aspirin in the United States in 1899. A quick Internet search on Google[TM] in February 2008 revealed some staggering numbers. * Pain in the search engine pulls ...
Depression assessment and psychosocial interventions for cancer survivors and their partners.(Report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... It is an honor to be selected for the 2008 Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship. I want to thank my colleagues, Ki Moore, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Karen Weihs, MD, and Chris Segrin, PhD, who nominated me, the panel who selected me, the nurses who I have been privileged to work with, and the ...
Education for homecare patients with leukemia following a cycle of chemotherapy: an exploratory pilot study.(ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Cancer has been Taiwan's most common cause of death for over two decades (Department of Health, 2007). Although hematologic malignancies constitute a minor number of the newly diagnosed cancers per year, they do pose a substantial burden to patients. Patients with leukemia currently ...
Patterns of fatigue and effect of exercise in patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.(ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)(Clinical report)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a significant and highly prevalent clinical problem. It is long lasting and characterized by a significant temporal variability. The symptom often is not continually present but comes and goes in a somewhat roller coaster fashion (Berger, 1998). CRF affects ...