GLAONS Survey of Oncology Nurses Reveals Knowledge Gap Regarding Novel Treatment Options

In September 2022, i3 Health conducted a survey of 157 oncology nurses at the Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) 6th Annual Oncology Care Summit to assess nurses' familiarity with and desire to understand novel oncology treatment options, including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies, cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)4/6 inhibitors, immune checkpoint inhibitors, poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, and antibody-drug conjugates. CAR T-cell therapy has been sho...

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GLAONS Survey of Oncology Nurses Reveals Knowledge Gap Regarding Genetic Evaluation and LGBTQIA+ Cancer Care

In September 2022, i3 Health conducted a survey of 157 oncology nurses at the Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) 6th Annual Oncology Care Summit to assess nurses' familiarity with and desire to understand genetic evaluation and counseling and LGBTQIA+ cancer care. Through genetic evaluation and counseling care, patients can better understand their genome and how their DNA might be able to warn them, and even their family, about their risks of developing certain cancers and dis...

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Personalizing Lung Cancer Care Through Biomarkers and Precision Medicine With Blanca Ledezma, MSN, NP

In this interview with Oncology Data Advisor, Blanca Ledezma, MSN, NP, elucidates the current landscape of therapeutically actionable biomarkers in lung cancer and the promising future of precision medicine in this field. In addition, she explains the clinical applications for lung cancer biomarkers in nursing practice, including unique toxicity management and patient education for novel therapies.  

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Caring for Patients Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy With Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD

In this interview with Oncology Data Advisor, Dr. Joshua Sasine, Hematologist-Oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses the factors that make patients suitable candidates for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, strategies to minimize the unique toxicities associated with these treatments, and the future of the use of CAR T-cell therapy in the outpatient setting.  

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Accomplishing Knowledge Gains in the Diagnosis and Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

A learning opportunity provided by i3 Health has demonstrated significant knowledge gains regarding the latest advances in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes. These findings were presented at the 4th Annual Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) Oncology Care Summit.

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Keeping Abreast of Pharmacological Developments in Cancer Care: Perspectives from Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN®

Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN®.

At the Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) Oncology Care Summit in Los Angeles, California, Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN® gave a presentation on updates surrounding pharmacology. Oncology Data Advisor followed up with her, asking for advice on how to provide optimal pharmacological care for patients with cancer. 

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Managing the Care of Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Advice from Nazy Zomorodian, RNC, MSN, CUNP, CCRC

Nazy Zomorodian, RNC, MSN, CUNP, CCRC.
At the Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) Oncology Care Summit in Los Angeles, California, Oncology Data Advisor spoke with Nazy Zomorodian, NP, a nurse practitioner in the Department of Urology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, about strategies for optimizing patient experiences during renal cell carcinoma treatment. Ms. Zomorodian discusses the challenges of treating patients with renal cell carcinoma, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares strategies for promoting adherence and optimizing treatment outcomes.
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Improving Patient Experiences in Multiple Myeloma With Tiffany Richards, PhD, ANP-BC

At the Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) Oncology Care Summit in Los Angeles, California, Oncology Data Advisor spoke with Tiffany Richards, PhD, ANP-BC, Advanced Practice Nurse at MD Anderson Cancer Center, about strategies for optimizing patient experiences during multiple myeloma treatment. Dr. Richards discusses the challenges of treating patients with multiple myeloma, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares strategies for promoting adherence and optimizing...

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Virtual Tumor Board Improves Nurses’ Knowledge of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

An educational activity designed by i3 Health has demonstrated significant learning gains in the treatment and management of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and has been presented at the 2021 Greater Los Angeles Oncology Nursing Society (GLAONS) Oncology Care Summit. A group of myeloid clonal hematopoietic disorders with a relatively heterogeneous spectrum of presentation, MDS, is associated with clinical problems resulting from cytopenias, which can evolve into acute myeloid leukemia. The incid...

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