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The Oncology Nursing Podcast

Dec 8, 2023

Our top priorities really revolve around ensuring that everybody, regardless of their income, regardless of their gender, regardless of their race, regardless of where in the country they live, has access to the very best care for them and their family. And then ensuring that nurses have all of the education and...


Dec 1, 2023

I think that there are certain agents that are so foundational in some diseases that they will remain. Whether they remain first-line, maybe not; maybe theyll go to second line as we see things evolve with new agents. Some of these drugs have been very effective in the diseases in which they are used to treat...


Nov 24, 2023

I think the key in effective communication is building trust, because without trust, patients are not likely to engage in their care as effectively, which can influence patient well-being and their overall health outcomes. Building trust is, I think, crucial, Deb Christensen, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS®,


Nov 17, 2023

When I meet with patients, I try and remind them, ‘Yes, you do have these side effects that can happen and make sure that theyre informed, but also try and reassure them that not everyone gets it as severe as maybe the movies and TV shows portray, Dane Fritzsche, PharmD, BCOP, informatics pharmacist from...


Nov 10, 2023

I think oftentimes people think this is just a radiology procedure that is rather benign. Thats really the role of the oncology nurse, just to be [an educator], support, emotional support, and a coach,” Lisa Parks, MS, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC, nurse practitioner in hepatobiliary surgery at The James Cancer Hospital...