American Society of Clinical Oncology 2021 Annual Meeting Conference Coverage

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2021 Annual Meeting, took place virtually June 4-8, covering the latest oncology research and educatgion. The program featured dozens of sessions on the theme, Equity: Every Patient. Every Day. Everywhere. Get highlights from the sessions most applicable for oncology nurses.

Patients’ Perceptions of Prognosis Significantly Impact EOL Outcomes

Patients’ Perceptions of Prognosis Significantly Impact EOL Outcomes

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 3, 2021

It is often challenging for patients with advanced cancer to make decisions surrounding end-of-life (EOL) care, in part because they have misperceptions of their prognosis. A study assessed how a patients’ perception of their prognosis may affect EOL outcomes. The results were presented during the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting. The researchers performed a secondary analysis using data from a palliative care intervention trial in patients with newly diagnosed incurable lung and non-colorectal gastrointestinal cancer. Patients completed the Prognosis and Treatment Perceptions Questionnaire at baseline, week 12, and week 24. The assessment that was performed closest to the ...

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Haploidentical Versus Matched Donor Allo-HCT in Ph+ ALL

Haploidentical Versus Matched Donor Allo-HCT in Ph+ ALL

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 8, 2021

The results were presented during the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Outcomes in Ph-Like ALL Versus Ph+ and Ph- ALL

Outcomes in Ph-Like ALL Versus Ph+ and Ph- ALL

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 8, 2021

Ph-like ALL is a high-risk subgroup with increased prevalence in younger adults.

An Analysis of Advanced Care Planning and End-of-Life Outcomes in Patients Who Received Allo-HCT

An Analysis of Advanced Care Planning and End-of-Life Outcomes in Patients Who Received Allo-HCT

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 8, 2021

A retrospective study assessed how advanced care planning affected end-of-life outcomes in patients who underwent allo-HCT.

A Standardized Approach to Fertility Preservation Discussions

A Standardized Approach to Fertility Preservation Discussions

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 8, 2021

A study presented during ASCO 2021 reviewed a program to streamline discussions surrounding fertility preservation options.

CD34 Stem Cell Boost Following Allo-HCT May Improve Outcomes

CD34 Stem Cell Boost Following Allo-HCT May Improve Outcomes

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 7, 2021

The results were presented during the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Prognostic Understanding Affects Hospitalization, Hospice Use

Prognostic Understanding Affects Hospitalization, Hospice Use

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 7, 2021

Data were collected on 541 patients with incurable solid tumor or lymphoma considering any line of cancer treatment.

Are Patients Satisfied with Telehealth?

Are Patients Satisfied with Telehealth?

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 7, 2021

Satisfaction with telehealth is on the rise. However, differences persist by demographic.

Electronic App to Monitor Symptoms Following HSCT

Electronic App to Monitor Symptoms Following HSCT

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 7, 2021

The lives of patients who undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) change in several ways.

Growth Rate and Site of Pulmonary Metastasis Lung Relapse, OS in B-STS

Growth Rate and Site of Pulmonary Metastasis Lung Relapse, OS in B-STS

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 4, 2021

Final analysis included 138 patients who underwent lung metastasectomy.

Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis: A Population-Based Study

Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis: A Population-Based Study

Kaitlyn D’Onofrio

Conferences | June 4, 2021

Acute panmyelosis with myelofibrosis (APMF) is a rare disease with limited population-based data.

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