Adrienne Duckworth, MSN, APRN, NP-C, AOCNP, discusses how the initiative improved the lung cancer screening rate to 27%. Adrienne Duckworth, MSN, APRN, NP-C, AOCNP, shares why open and empathetic communication about lung cancer is critical. Patients who received the vaccine within 100 days of starting an immune checkpoint inhibitor showed improved survival. Narjust Florez, MD, FASCO, discusses key considerations for oncology nurses caring for these patients. More than half of patients did not receive palliative care, but among those who did, 36% received it late. A new study highlights the effectiveness of a nurse navigation program for patients undergoing treatment for these cancers. I-STOP is an ongoing observational, retrospective study that includes 17 centers in Italy. There was a significant association between the intake of certain fatty acids and overall survival outcomes. Amivantamab plus chemotherapy “significantly prolonged time to symptomatic progression” compared with chemotherapy alone. Researchers evaluated the use of ctDNA next-generation sequencing panels that included NTRK gene fusions. Certain features were over-represented among a cohort of young adults with lung cancer. The full approval is based on the confirmatory phase III PAPILLON study. A new study provided insights into what patients with cancer want and need when it comes to help with quitting smoking. Psychosocial care and support are critical parts of cancer care, according to the International Psycho-Oncology Society. Oncology nurses frequently encounter patients grappling with the challenging combination of poor appetite and weight loss. Certain patients are less likely to use hospice services, but oncology nurses can help ensure the option is made available. An exploratory review determined that ePROMs not only improved symptom control, but they also improved patient satisfaction. Certain symptoms were associated with worse survival outcomes, and symptoms varied by type of immunotherapy. A combination approach that includes lung cancer screening was effective in older patients. Is vaping safer than smoking? A new joint statement from AACR and ASCO points to alarming evidence for carcenogenesis.