Understanding critical symptoms in the “CRAB” acronym can enable oncology nurses to educate patients and caregivers. Up to 50% of patients have renal insufficiency at the time of multiple myeloma diagnosis. The FDA also approved the VENTANA CLDN18 RxDx Assay as a companion diagnostic device. Kohei Shitara, MD, unpacks the SPOTLIGHT and GLOW data behind the approval. The study analyzed quality-adjusted time without symptoms of disease progression or toxicity of treatment, known as Q-TWiST. A randomized study is evaluating a nurse-led educational intervention on physical activity for patients with breast cancer. Patients who received the vaccine within 100 days of starting an immune checkpoint inhibitor showed improved survival. The first-of-its kind clinical trial was presented at the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting. The study investigators say the 5-year survival rate "dramatically exceeds historical standards." 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." Oncology nurses can play a key role in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. An interim analysis of part 2 of the RUBY trial showed that dostarlimab plus chemotherapy lowered the risk of death by 31%. Learn what a team of researchers found about the impact of this practice. Dr. Bose shared his insights at the Twelfth Annual Society of Hematologic Oncology Meeting in Houston. A new study highlights the importance of effective management and close monitoring of GVHD. It's critical for oncology nurses understand and recognize the 3 atypical lung cGVHD conditions. A small study evaluated the ROCK2 inhibitor for treatment of ocular GVHD because corneal epithelial cells express ROCK2. Researchers explored the relationship between post-traumatic growth and perceived stress in this population of patients.