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Rafat Abonour, MD, on What Nurses Should Know About the Expanded Indication for Ide-Cel in Myeloma

Rafat Abonour, MD, of the Indiana University School of Medicine, discusses what nurses should know about the recently expanded indication for idecabtagene vicleucel and the KarMMa-3 trial results that it was based on.

“The progression-free survival endpoint was met… The responses were incredible,” Dr. Abonour said of the KarMMa-3 trial results.

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‘A Breath of Fresh Air’: Oncology Nurses Share ONS Congress Highlights

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNConferences | May 2, 2024

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, and Kim Marchand, RN, OCN, discuss the impact of attending ONS Congress.

Low-Dose Bevacizumab Plus Temozolomide Improves Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Recurrent High-Grade Glioma

Cecilia BrownPatient Voice | May 1, 2024

Patients receiving the combination therapy also required lower steroid doses than those receiving temozolomide alone.

Oncology Nursing Month: A Time to Celebrate Our Profession and Ourselves

Pamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCNNews | May 1, 2024

May is Oncology Nursing Month, a time for oncology nurses to celebrate themselves and their profession.

ONS Congress Content Planning Team Chair and Incoming Chair Discuss Congress Highlights

Colleen McCracken, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCNConferences | May 1, 2024

The team is already counting down to the 50th Annual ONS Congress, which will be held in Denver, Colorado.

ONS Congress Attendees Speak About Poster Presentations, Congress Highlights

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNConferences | April 29, 2024

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, speaks with 2 oncology nurses who presented posters at the ONS Congress.

2023 CARE Award Finalist Encourages ONS Congress Attendees to Make a CARE Award Nomination

Denise Furtick, MS, BSN, RNConferences | April 27, 2024

Attendees of the ONS Congress can submit a CARE Award nomination at booth #3087.

Nurses Implement Investigational CAR-T Management Plan for Patients With Myeloma

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 29, 2024

The management plan for investigational CAR-T showed benefits in multiple domains.

Journal Club for Oncology Nurse Navigators Shows Multiple Benefits

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 26, 2024

Learn how a team implemented a journal club to help novice ONNs improve their confidence in practice.

Study Shows Why It’s Vital to Provide Oncology Nurses With Education on Patient Resources

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 26, 2024

Learn how a team developed a strategy to effectively increase nurse knowledge and use of patient support resources.

Team Evaluates Outpatient HSCT for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 26, 2024

Learn how a team began providing HSCT in the outpatient setting for patients with multiple myeloma.

Dr. Beth Faiman Discusses Myeloma Sessions at the ONS Congress

Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN®, BMTCN®, FAAN, FAPOConferences | April 26, 2024

Dr. Faiman shares highlights from her presentations on multiple myeloma at the ONS Congress.

Nurse-Led Interventions Can Help Promote Physical Activity for Patients Undergoing HSCT

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 26, 2024

The study showed that nursing support was a “key environmental facilitator" for physical activity in these patients.

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Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCMilagros R. Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, has 25+ years of oncology experience and is a highly regarded activist.

Pamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCNPamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCN, is an Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing.

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RNTeresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.

Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPAmanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, is an oncology nurse practitioner at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Alicia Michaelsen, BSN, RN, BMTCN®Alicia Michaelsen, BSN, RN, BMTCN®, is a nurse with over a decade of experience.

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNFatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, is a nurse who has specialized in oncology for the past 20 years.

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‘A Breath of Fresh Air’: Oncology Nurses Share ONS Congress Highlights

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNConferences | May 2, 2024

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, and Kim Marchand, RN, OCN, discuss the impact of attending ONS Congress.

ONS Congress Content Planning Team Chair and Incoming Chair Discuss Congress Highlights

Colleen McCracken, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCNConferences | May 1, 2024

The team is already counting down to the 50th Annual ONS Congress, which will be held in Denver, Colorado.

ONS Congress Attendees Speak About Poster Presentations, Congress Highlights

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNConferences | April 29, 2024

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, speaks with 2 oncology nurses who presented posters at the ONS Congress.

2023 CARE Award Finalist Encourages ONS Congress Attendees to Make a CARE Award Nomination

Denise Furtick, MS, BSN, RNConferences | April 27, 2024

Attendees of the ONS Congress can submit a CARE Award nomination at booth #3087.

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