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Amanda Visnick, BSN, RN, OCN, Discusses NCCN Annual Nursing Program Highlights

Amanda Visnick, BSN, RN, OCN, of the Drugs and Biologics Compendium Group at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), joined Cancer Nursing Today to share highlights from the upcoming NCCN 2025 Nursing Program, taking place on March 27 in Orlando, Florida.

The program will integrate sessions on patient access and navigation, the financial toxicity of cancer care, and topics that span the continuum of oncology nursing.

Latest News

Study Emphasizes Need for Increased Awareness, Early Evaluations of Genital GVHD

Laura LitwinGVHD | March 21, 2025

The condition is an "underdiagnosed gynecologic comorbidity" that often co-occurs with multiorgan chronic GVHD.

Researcher Shares Key Updates on Patient-Reported Outcome Measure

Lisa M. Gudenkauf, PhD, MPHGU Cancer | March 20, 2025

Last year, the research team presented on the reliability of the measure, while this year's presentation focused on validity.

Advanced Practitioner Reflects on Importance of Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN®, BMTCN®, FAAN, FAPOMultiple Myeloma | March 19, 2025

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month is marked each year in March.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Nurses

Theresa Brown, RNNews | March 19, 2025

Theresa Brown, RN, explains how these ideas relate to recognizing and respecting nurses as equals on diverse care teams.

‘A Home for the Oncology Nurse’: ONS Board Member Discusses Society’s Resources, Chapters

Heidi Haynes, MN, CRNP, OCNProfessional Development | March 18, 2025

Heidi Haynes, MN, CRNP, OCN, of the Oncology Nursing Society Board of Directors, highlights the chapters and resources.

What Shapes Self-Perceived Masculinity Among Patients With Prostate Cancer?

Laura LitwinGU Cancer | March 18, 2025

Learn how social support and self-esteem are connected with sense of masculinity in older patients with prostate cancer.

Study Reveals How Nurses Can Minimize Treatment Decision Regret for Patients With Breast Cancer

Laura LitwinBreast Cancer | March 18, 2025

Researchers explored factors that affect decision regret, such as clinical characteristics and decision-making experiences.

How Nurses Can Improve Discussions on Sexuality in Prostate Cancer Care

Laura LitwinGU Cancer | March 17, 2025

Learn how improved communication and education about sexuality can improve prostate cancer treatment for patients.

Study Underscores Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Timely Breast Cancer Surgery for Asian American Women

Laura LitwinBreast Cancer | March 14, 2025

The researchers investigated the likelihood of timely surgery for patients with breast cancer among diverse Asian subgroups.

Do Kidney and Gallbladder Stones Increase Prostate Cancer Risk?

Laura LitwinGU Cancer | March 13, 2025

Researchers explored the etiology of prostate cancer, including a potential link with chronic inflammatory conditions.

Josie Montegaard, NP, on CLL Treatment Considerations

Josie Montegaard, NPLeukemia | March 14, 2025

Josie Montegaard, NP, discusses key guidelines, criteria, and the need for flexibility when initiating treatment for CLL.

Obesity and GVHD: Investigating the Impact

Laura LitwinGVHD | March 12, 2025

Previous research showed a potential connection between obesity and moderate to severe GVHD post-allogeneic SCT.

Our Contributors

Theresa Brown, RNTheresa Brown, RN, is the New York Times best-selling author of "Healing" and "The Shift."

Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®, is the owner of beyond Oncology Education, LLC.

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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Conference Highlights

Researcher Shares Key Updates on Patient-Reported Outcome Measure

Lisa M. Gudenkauf, PhD, MPHGU Cancer | March 20, 2025

Last year, the research team presented on the reliability of the measure, while this year's presentation focused on validity.

Top Seven Strategies for Getting the Most Out of ONS Congress

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RNProfessional Development | March 7, 2025

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, shares key tips and advice for getting the most out of ONS Congress this spring.

The ACCESS Trial: Critical Insights for Advanced Practitioners and Nursing Professionals

Stephen R. SpellmanConferences | March 6, 2025

Learn how ACCESS study data is informing patient-centered GVHD care and eliminating the donor access barrier for HSCT trials.

Research Provides Insights on Needs, Perspectives of Patients With Gastric Cancer

Martha Raymond, MAGI Cancer | February 27, 2025

Martha Raymond, MA, of the GI Cancers Alliance, shares insights from a yearlong study that gathered patient perspectives.

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