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Oncology/Hematology
The Dilemma of the Opioid Crisis and Cancer Pain
Posted By: 
Beth Eaby-Sandy, MSN, CRNP, OCN | August 30, 2019
The misuse of opioids and inappropriate prescribing patterns have led to addiction and overdose deaths in the United States that have risen sharply in the past 10 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, from 2016 to 2017 alone drug overdose deaths rose by 9.6%, with over 70,200 opioid-related deaths. more >
Found in: Oncology/Hematology, Substance Abuse
What the Heck is NTRK?
Posted By: Beth Eaby-Sandy, MSN, CRNP, OCN | August 27, 2019
Neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK) is a gene, and when it fuses to an unrelated gene in some cancers it can become a driver for cancer growth. Two more >
Metastatic Lung Cancer: Immunotherapy Gives Hope
Posted By: Beth Eaby-Sandy, MSN, CRNP, OCN | June 28, 2019
In 2005, the 5-year survival rate for patients with stage IV or metastatic non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)—the most common type of lung cancer—was a more >
Breaking Down Racial Disparities in Cancer Care: The Affordable Care Act
Posted By: Beth Eaby-Sandy, MSN, CRNP, OCN | June 26, 2019
Racial disparities are well known to exist in cancer care and outcomes. Several barriers exist including access to care, cultural biases about healthcare and more >
Acute Renal Failure After Cancer Treatment
Posted By: 
Ben Taylor, PA-C, PhD, DFAAPA | June 11, 2019
Acute renal failure (ARF) in cancer patients is a dreadful complication that causes substantial morbidity and mortality. ARF is defined as a sustained and more >