Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP

Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, is an oncology nurse practitioner at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is employed in the Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, assisting patients undergoing treatment in early-phase clinical trials. A graduate of the MD Anderson Post Graduate Fellowship in Oncology Nursing, Amanda also has experience as a nurse practitioner in palliative care and primary care.

Outside of the clinic and hospital, Amanda finds joy in writing to share valuable oncology information with patients and fellow nurses.

Articles by Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP

Katie KoskoGVHD | December 26, 2024
Research presented at ASH 2024 highlighted the importance of absolute monocyte counts after transplant.
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Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPBreast Cancer | December 17, 2024
Oncology nurses play a vital role in identifying the signs of treatment-related angiosarcoma during survivorship care.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPProfessional Development | November 13, 2024
New research shows that quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can meaningfully improve survival outcomes.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPTreatment | October 9, 2024
Patients who received the vaccine within 100 days of starting an immune checkpoint inhibitor showed improved survival.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPGI Cancer | September 20, 2024
Oncology nurses can play a key role in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPGI Cancer | August 8, 2024
Learn how oncology nurses can help patients navigate the evolving landscape of screening options.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPConferences | December 13, 2024
Learn about the TRANSMET trial and several important nursing considerations.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPConferences | June 10, 2024
Oncology nurses play a crucial role in the management and care of melanoma, from initial diagnosis through treatment.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPBreast Cancer | May 13, 2024
There are several important nursing considerations to keep in mind when evaluating a patient’s risk for breast cancer.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPGyn-Onc | April 9, 2024
Oncology nurses play a pivotal role in educating patients about these treatment options and ensuring informed decisions.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPGI Cancer | March 14, 2024
While the approval of any new drug for pancreatic cancer is exciting, it's important for nurses to understand the nuances.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPGI Cancer | February 15, 2024
February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to this often-overlooked cancer.
Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPBest Practices | January 24, 2024
Oncology nurses frequently encounter patients grappling with the challenging combination of poor appetite and weight loss.