Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors are effective treatment for patients with breast cancer but can be associated with significant hyperglycemia and rash. In this interview from the 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Janie Metsker, RN, BSN, CN-BN, Clinical Coordinator at St. Luke's Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer, shares updated strategies for managing these toxicities in order to provide the best outcomes for patients with breast cancer receiving PI3K inhibitors.  

Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN, was recently named as the recipient of the 2023 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award. At this past ONS Congress, Dr. Im gave a presentation on her pioneering use of technology and Internet-based approaches to address racial and ethnic survivorship disparities in the cancer survivorship experience, which she has been among the first to research over the course of her career. In this interview, she provides the background behind this approach and how it has been used to improve survivorship experience for racial/ethnic minority cancer patients. 

Oncology Data Advisor® · What Are Ethical Dilemmas in Research Nursing, and How Do We Manage Them? With Doyle Bosque At the 48th Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Doyle Bosque, Director of Nursing Programs Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center, sat down with Oncology Data Advisor® to further discuss and expand upon his presentatio...

This year's Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress featured numerous thought-provoking and motivating presentations from experts in the field of oncology nursing. Maria Badillo, Research Nurse Manager at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Editorial Board Member of Oncology Data Advisor®, stopped by in between presentations to share the most inspiring t...

In this Oncology Data Advisor® Fellows Forum Interview, Dr. Richa Thakur, Hematology/Oncology (Heme/Onc) Fellow at Northwell Health, outlines the need for palliative care education in the oncology setting and shares valuable resources for fellows who are interested in expanding their knowledge of palliative care and hospice to better serve their patients.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Aligning Treatment Goals and Value-Based Care in Multiple Myeloma With Joseph Kalis, PharmD In this exclusive interview recorded with the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Dr. Joseph Kalis, an Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Colorado Health, shares an insightful preview of his c...

Oncology Data Advisor® · Creating Welcoming Spaces for LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivorship Care At the 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Dr. Megan Mullins, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Cancer Center, gave a presentation on improving cancer survivorship for sexual and gender minorities. In ...

In this interview, Oncology Data Advisor® is joined by Dr. Christine Ko, Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at Yale University and host of the See, Hear, Feel podcast. Dr. Ko shares her passion for incorporating cognitive psychology and emotional intelligence into medical practice and explains how doing so can enhance patient encounters and care.  

At the 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Dr. Megan Mullins, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Cancer Center, gave a presentation on improving cancer survivorship for sexual and gender minorities. In this follow-up interview, she shares the ongoing efforts into improving cancer survivorship care for these populations, as well as advice and resources for clinicians for creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ cancer patients and survivors.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Inspiring a Fulfilling Career in Nursing With Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC In this interview from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 2023 Congress, Oncology Data Advisor speaks with Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC, a Family Nurse Practitioner and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ghazal was honored at ONS Congress as a recipient of the 2023 Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship Award to discuss "Current Challenges: Nursing Sustainability" along with fellow recipients Suzanne Carroll, RN, MS, AOCN®; Amy E. Rettig, DNP, MALM, MSN, BSN, RN ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC; and 2000 Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship Award recipient Debi Boyle, MSN, RN, AOCNS®,FAAN, serving as moderator. In this interview, Dr. Ghazal highlights her inspiring work and research investigating nursing sustainability and cancer survivorship for adolescents and young adults, and shares how to encourage more individuals to pursue a fulfilling career in nursing and research.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Unleashing the Power of Therapy Dogs for Cancer Patients: Colleen Stoner and Diane Haley, LCSW Therapy animals can deliver profound psychological, physiological, emotional, and social benefits for patients with cancer. At the recent 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Colleen Stoner, Manager of Volunteer Leaders at Pet Partners, and Diane Haley, LCSW, Director of Patient Experience at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, gave a presentation titled UnLEASHing the Power of Pet Therapy: How to Integrate Pet Therapy Into Your Cancer Center. Afterwards, they sat down with Oncology Data Advisor to elaborate on the powerful impacts that therapy animals can have on the experiences of patients with cancer.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Reflecting on Body Image for Women With Head and Neck Cancer: Colette Baudoin, PhD, RN In this interview from the 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Oncology Data Advisor speaks with Colette Baudoin, a Clinical Instructor of Nursing at Louisiana State University's School of Nursing. Ms. Baudoin shares her research regarding the lived experience of body image in women who are receiving treatment for head and neck cancer, including ways for the health care community to support this unique population.  

In this interview from the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 2023 Congress, Oncology Data Advisor speaks with Lauren Ghazal, PhD, FNP-BC, a Family Nurse Practitioner and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ghazal was honored at ONS Congress as a recipient of the 2023 Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship Award to discuss "Current Challenges: Nursing Sustainability" along with fellow recipients Suzanne Carroll, RN, MS, AOCN®; Amy E. Rettig, DNP, MALM, MSN, BSN, RN ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC; and 2000 Mara Mogensen Flaherty Memorial Lectureship Award recipient Debi Boyle, MSN, RN, AOCNS®,FAAN, serving as moderator. In this interview, Dr. Ghazal highlights her inspiring work and research investigating nursing sustainability and cancer survivorship for adolescents and young adults, and shares how to encourage more individuals to pursue a fulfilling career in nursing and research.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Validating Oncology Nursing Experience Through ONCC Certification: Tony Ellis, MSEd, CAE, ICE-CCP Recently, the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) unveiled its new logo, which embraces the diversity and the passion behind oncology nursing. In this interview, Tony Ellis, MSEd, CAE, ICE-CCP, the Executive Director of ONCC, shares the features of their recently rebranded website and the benefits of obtaining ONCC certification, as well as steps and tips for nurses who are interested in becoming certified.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Exploring Virtual Reality for Patients With Brain Cancer: Amanda King, APNP-BC In this interview from the 48th Annual Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Oncology Data Advisor talks with Amanda King, PhD, APNP-BC, a Nurse Scientist at the National Institutes of Health, about her innovative approach to address distress and anxiety experienced by patients with brain cancer through the use of virtual reality.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Strengthening Nursing Sustainability: Amy Rettig, DNP, RN, APRN-BC At the recent 48th Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Amy Rettig, DNP, RN, APRN-BC, sat down with Oncology Data Advisor® to discuss her presentation focused on intentional facilitated conversations to promote nursing sustainability.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Informed Approach to Emotional Trauma for Cancer Patients: Elizabeth Archer-Nanda and Meagan Dwyer In this interview from the 48th Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Elizabeth Archer-Nanda, Founding Member of the Behavioral Oncology Program and Clinical Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Norton Cancer Institute, and Meagan Dwyer, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, discuss their presentation Compassionate Cancer Care: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Mental and Emotional Patient Health Needs. Their talk encompasses the mental health concerns experienced by cancer patients and how clinicians can apply self-care with a trauma-informed approach.  

The 2023 winner of the CURE Extraordinary Healer® Award, announced at the recent Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress in San Antonio, Texas, is Abbey Kaler, MS, APRN, FNP-C, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the Advanced Breast Cancer Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. After the excitement of her win, Ms. Kaler sat down with Oncology Data Advisor to reflect on her passion for oncology nursing and for being able to connect with patients and help them through their journeys.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · Bolstering Leadership Skills in Oncology Nursing: Nick Escobedo, DNP, RN At the recent 48th Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Nick Escobedo, an Oncology Nurse and Director of Inpatient Services for Oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, sat down with Oncology Data Advisor to discuss his presentation titled Developing New Oncology Nurse Leaders, in which he provides valuable advice and resources to bolster the oncology nursing staff leadership.  

Oncology Data Advisor® · How to Empower Bedside Oncology Nurses as Leaders: Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP At the recent 48th Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, a certified Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner at the University of North Carolina School of Nursing, sat down to further discuss...