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Dr. Beth Faiman on ONS Congress Highlights, Myeloma Sessions

Beth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APN-BC, AOCN®, BMTCN®, FAAN, FAPO, of the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses what she looks forward to during the 49th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress, which begins this afternoon in Washington, DC.

“This is always a time for us as oncology nurses to connect and network with our friends and get some up-to-date information on the hottest topics,” she said.

Latest News

Frailty Status Linked To Outcomes in Older Adults With Head and Neck Cancer

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 25, 2024

An ONS Congress presentation suggests that frailty indices "may prove valuable in making data-informed treatment decisions."

Pediatric Oncology Nurses Share Perspectives on Providing Palliative, End-of-Life Care

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 25, 2024

A descriptive, mixed-methods study evaluated a sample of nursing students and nurses who worked in pediatric oncology.

Palliative Care Consults Double With Implementation of Screening Tool for APPs

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 25, 2024

Learn how a team developed a standardized palliative care screening tool to be used by advanced practice providers.

ONS Congress Content Planning Team Chair Speaks About Upcoming Congress Highlights

Colleen McCracken, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCNConferences | April 23, 2024

Colleen McCracken, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCN, explains what attendees can look forward to at the ONS Congress.

Meet Denise Furtick, MS, BSN, RN, a 2023 CARE Award Finalist, at ONS Congress

Denise Furtick, MS, BSN, RNNews | April 25, 2024

Visit Booth #3087 in the Learning Hall from 2-3 p.m. today at the ONS Congress to meet a 2023 CARE Award finalist.

Nurses Share Insights on Barriers to Optimal Nutrition Management for Critically Ill Patients With Cancer

Cecilia BrownBest Practices | April 22, 2024

Nursing staff identified 4 main themes related to barriers to optimal nutrition management for these patients.

Chronic GVHD Has ‘Extraordinary’ Social, Emotional Impacts on Children

Cecilia BrownGVHD | April 19, 2024

A study of children with chronic GVHD showed that none reported having positive experiences at school.

Depression Trajectories Predict Mortality Risk in Patients With Cancer

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RNBest Practices | April 18, 2024

Researchers identified 4 distinct types of depression trajectories in patients with cancer.

Study Illuminates Experiences, Outcomes of Youth Caring for Parents With Cancer

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RNBest Practices | April 17, 2024

Oncology nurses can be key team players when a child is providing caregiving for a parent with cancer.

How Care Teams Can Support Patients With Cancer Through the Hospital Discharge Process

Siyana Kurteva, PhDBest Practices | April 16, 2024

Dr. Kurteva explains how nurses can play a key role in improving the discharge process and communication.

When Parents Get Cancer: Study Highlights Family Communication Challenges

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 15, 2024

Researchers identified 5 common concerns that parents with cancer had for their coparent.

What it Means to Nominate an Oncology Nurse for the CARE Award: 2023 Finalist Reflects on Recognition

Denise Furtick, MS, BSN, RNNews | April 12, 2024

Nominations for the Second Annual CARE Award are now open.

Our Contributors

Theresa Brown, RNTheresa Brown, RN, is the New York Times best-selling author of "Healing" and "The Shift."

Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®Elaine S. DeMeyer, RN, MSN, AOCN®, BMTCN®, is the owner of beyond Oncology Education, LLC.

Milagros Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BCMilagros R. Elia, MA, APRN, ANP-BC, has 25+ years of oncology experience and is a highly regarded activist.

Pamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCNPamela K. Ginex, EdD, MPH, RN, OCN, is an Assistant Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Nursing.

Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RNTeresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.

Amanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNPAmanda Brink, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, is an oncology nurse practitioner at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Alicia Michaelsen, BSN, RN, BMTCN®Alicia Michaelsen, BSN, RN, BMTCN®, is a nurse with over a decade of experience.

Fatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCNFatemeh Youssefi, PhD, RN, OCN, is a nurse who has specialized in oncology for the past 20 years.

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Conference Highlights

Frailty Status Linked To Outcomes in Older Adults With Head and Neck Cancer

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 25, 2024

An ONS Congress presentation suggests that frailty indices "may prove valuable in making data-informed treatment decisions."

Pediatric Oncology Nurses Share Perspectives on Providing Palliative, End-of-Life Care

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 25, 2024

A descriptive, mixed-methods study evaluated a sample of nursing students and nurses who worked in pediatric oncology.

Palliative Care Consults Double With Implementation of Screening Tool for APPs

Cecilia BrownConferences | April 25, 2024

Learn how a team developed a standardized palliative care screening tool to be used by advanced practice providers.

ONS Congress Content Planning Team Chair Speaks About Upcoming Congress Highlights

Colleen McCracken, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCNConferences | April 23, 2024

Colleen McCracken, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CHPN, OCN, explains what attendees can look forward to at the ONS Congress.

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