By: Theresa Brown, RN From: .cancernursingtoday.com As a patient with breast cancer, I find October a difficult month. Suddenly having the world go pink reminds me of my disease in a way that feels unpleasant rather than supportive. But this October I have some great information to share with patients who have breast cancer and the nurses and physicians who …
Breast Cancer Survivorship Program Navigates Long-Term Care
By: DiGirolamo, Erin From: ww.com/oncology-times Surviving cancer can feel like swimming to shore after a shipwreck in a hurricane. The patient reaches solid ground, but they are wounded. Though the storm has passed and she is considered safe again, the trauma may linger, often requiring specialized care for years to come. For many, the end of treatment does not bring …
Proactive Nursing Care for PI3K and AKT Inhibitor Adverse Effects
By Kelsey Martin, APRN, AG-ACNP-BC, AOCNP From: oncnursingnews.com Proactive monitoring of diarrhea and hyperglycemia, coupled with early supportive interventions, is essential to helping patients stay on PI3K and AKT inhibitors for breast cancer, according to Kelsey Martin, APRN, AG-ACNP-BC, AOCNP. In an interview with Oncology Nursing News following her presentation at the 9th Annual School of Nursing Oncology, hosted by …
New European scheme sets quality standards for breast cancer care
Source European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) From: news-medical.net The first official version of the European quality assurance scheme for breast cancer services is now available on the European Commission web hub. The scheme defines a set of quality requirements for breast cancer care, covering screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The aim of the scheme is to ensure quality and …
A Road Map for Change Report Provides a Guide to Elevate Breast Cancer Care
By: Megan Hollasch From: .onclive.com Key Takeaways The report emphasizes six themes to address equity gaps: prevention, personalization, inclusion, collaboration, identification, and communication. Patient empowerment and personalized treatment are crucial for improving breast cancer care and outcomes. High-quality data on metastatic disease is needed to address knowledge gaps and improve patient care. Rising breast cancer incidence, especially in low- and …
MRD Testing Presents Challenges and Opportunities in Breast Cancer Care
By: Ashling Wahner From: onclive.com Although circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) technologies are becoming increasingly advanced, the breast cancer field has a long road ahead toward increasing the applicability of ctDNA testing results and appropriately integrating minimal residual disease (MRD) status into treatment decision-making, according to Heather McArthur, MD, MPH. “We are overtreating the majority of patients because we don’t have …
Finding strength and support with VA’s breast cancer care
From: news.va.gov Every journey begins with a story and, in this case, it’s the inspiring journey of Cassie Garrett, who was diagnosed with breast cancer after her military service. By sharing her story, Garrett hopes to inspire her fellow Veterans to have conversations with their health care providers about the importance of cancer screening, and the incredible cancer services and …
Tailored interventions needed to address ‘catastrophic’ financial burdens of cancer care
By: Jennifer Southall From: healio.com Key takeaways: Nearly half of patients surveyed reported significant financial burden due to breast cancer. Survey respondents rated direct-assistance programs as most helpful to address financial burdens of cancer care. Patients undergoing treatment for active breast cancer reported experiencing significant financial burden from cancer care, according to survey results. The findings — presented at San …
End-of-life symptoms of metastatic breast cancer
By: Jennifer Berry From: medicalnewstoday.com Metastatic breast cancer occurs when the cancer spreads from the breast to another part of the body. Symptoms and treatment for this stage of breast cancer are different to those of the earlier stages. Doctors may also refer to metastatic breast cancer as advanced breast cancer or stage 4 breast cancer. Many people live for …