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

Cervical Cancer Treatment Advances: Integrating Pembrolizumab and Evolving Surgical Approaches

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.

Beyond the Headlines: Understanding NALIRIFOX and Its Significance in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

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.

Shining a Light on Bile Duct Cancer: Promising Molecular Targets for Enhanced Treatment Strategies

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.

Research Sheds Light on Improving Appetite, Quality of Life in Patients With 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.