AONN+ Conference Abstracts
Breast cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer in Nigeria. Sadly, 75% of the breast cancer diagnoses in Nigeria are discovered in the latter stages of the cancer—stage III and stage IV.
Teresa Smink, MSN, RN, OCN, Debra DeMille, MS, RD, CSO, Tiffany Hogan, MA, CCC-SLP, Christine Huntzinger, DPT, CCCE, CCI, Brianna Morgan, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN, Meredith Pauly, MA, CCC-SLP, Mary Pat Lynch, MSN, RN, AOCN
People living with head and neck cancer incur high risk for symptom clusters involving a cascade of dysphagia, nutrition risk, and deconditioning, followed by often irremediable functional decline.
VCU Health identified a need in the unique and acute population of patients who have leukemia and lymphoma. The leukemia and lymphoma nurse navigator (LLNN) position was created to help close the gaps in care of this population. The role has developed and changed over the years to meet the specific needs of the patients and institution.
Nicole Houston, BSN, RN, CCRP, Irene Ekwede, MSN, BSN, RN, Stephanie Morrissey, RN, BSN, Brittany Bowes, RN, BSN, Eleni Rokakis, RN, BSN, Ruth Phillips, RN, BSN, MS, OCN, Ellie Strock, ANP-BC, FAANP, CDE, Christin Whalen, RN, BSN, OCN
Cediranib-olaparib in combination has been shown to cause rapidly escalating hypertension and severe diarrhea in patients treated for ovarian cancer.
Claire Saxton, Maria B. Gonzalo, MS, Heather R. Hollen, MS, Peggy Rios, PhD, Alexandra K. Zaleta, PhD
Less than 8% of cancer clinical trial enrollees are Latino/Hispanic, although they comprise 17% of the US population.
Evidence suggests that cancer survivors who participate in support groups are less depressed and anxious, have better social well-being, and are more knowledgeable about their disease process.
Mary Buffington, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, CLC, Brittany Engle, RN, BSN, OCN, Jessica Godoff, ANP-BC, Katie O'Connell, BSN, RN, Elissa Redding, RN-BC, BSN, Sally Tenorio, RN, BSN
Whether it is completing a marathon or taking a cruise to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary, life goals are essential for optimal health and well-being.
Patients diagnosed with cancer and going through treatment often experience significant changes to their appearance and consequently struggle with their body image.
The Hoag Family Cancer Institute (HFCI) provides robust services including diagnosis-specific oncology nurse navigation (ONN), social workers, chaplains, support groups, dietitians, and other programmatic features for patients and families.
A diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) impacts the entire family, especially the male partner of the patient.
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