Prepectoral Implants: An Emerging Breast Reconstruction Solution
December 1st 2018A study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery described a surgical procedure called prepectoral breast reconstruction that was used among patients who had mastectomies and radiation therapy following their breast cancer diagnosis.
Let's Grow Together and Transform Oncology Care at the Annual Oncology Nursing Congress
November 14th 2018Every year I attend the ONS Congress, and I find it to be an educational high, as I enjoy seeing oncology nurses from around the globe come together, networking, sharing best practices, mentoring, and presenting the latest and greatest data in oncology practice to our peers. This year, I will be presenting on the topic of leadership.
Connecting Potential Stem Cell Transplant Recipients with Survivors Aids in Procedure Preparation
November 14th 2018Elise James, LCSW, and Mayra Garcia, LCSW, describe the Stem Cell Transplant Meet and Greet program at The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides psychosocial support to pre-transplant patients.
The Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery on Elderly Women in Nursing Homes
November 7th 2018Elderly women living in nursing homes who were diagnosed with breast cancer may face a greater chance of death compared with their non-resident peers–despite what, for many in other age groups, is routine surgery. Therefore, the decision to perform breast cancer surgery must lie with the patient, family, and her physician.