Leah Lawrence
Leah Lawrence is a freelance health writer and editor based in Delaware. Her work has appeared on several websites, including Cancer Nursing Today and Blood Cancers Today.
Articles by Leah Lawrence
Women with deep infiltrating endometriosis and/or ovarian endometriosis had the highest risk for ovarian cancer.
Learn how a team implemented pre-screening and fast-track strategies to increase clinical trial enrollment in these patients.
New research highlights the importance of using appropriate patient-reported outcome measures for these patients.
The phase III, placebo-controlled AtTEnd trial included 551 patients, with 23% in each arm having dMMR tumors.
Symptom-triggered testing resulted in 1 in 4 women being diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian cancer at an early stage.
Researchers identified 6 risk factors for urinary retention that are critical for nurses to be aware of in these patients.
A long-term study points to the importance of evaluating risks and benefits with estrogen versus progesterone with estrogen.
Patients receiving the antibody-drug conjugate showed a 30% reduction in the risk of death compared with chemotherapy.
A new study is shedding light on post-treatment experiences, with many saying they felt they were "left to themselves."
More than 20% of patients in the study had 10 or more drug prescriptions, indicating a need for careful management.
The Omaha system is a standardized tool for nursing practice, documentation, and information management.
Empowerment-Based Nursing Intervention Improved Patient Outlook After Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
Researchers analyzed if the intervention could improve negative emotions, quality of life, and satisfaction with nursing. 
A continuing education program helped nurses function collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Among the topics identified by the online survey were cancer biology, treatments, and direct patient care.
Most patient reported issues were successfully resolved by nurses. But how was patient engagement?
A combination approach that includes lung cancer screening was effective in older patients.
What was the impact of self-reported physical activity on burnout among RNs in ambulatory care cancer clinics?
Is vaping safer than smoking? A new joint statement from AACR and ASCO points to alarming evidence for carcenogenesis.
A study attempted to explore the role of palliative care in facilitating advance directive discussions among veterans.
APPs are legally allowed to prescribe and consult in these cases, but how many actually feel empowered to do so?
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