Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Apr 4, 2016 · What are tumor markers? Tumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions.
Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
Sep 8, 2015 · How should thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) be managed so its levels can be maintained within the normal range after total thyroidectomy for cancer of the papillary thyroid?
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
2016 Drug Take-Back Day. The 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for April 30, 2016. At these events patients can turn in prescription medications, including controlled ...
Oncology and Hematology CE Courses - Oncology Nurse Advisor
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Function of a micron filter - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Apr 6, 2015 · Why do some drugs need a micron filter? What is it filtering out? What harm could be caused by not using a filter? —P. Manfresca, BSN. Filters for intravenous (IV) medication administration are ...
Drug sequence with gemcitabine - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Mar 23, 2015 · When giving gemcitabine (Gemzar) and cisplatin (Platinol), is it better to give gemcitabine first to reduce myelosuppression with every indication?
Symptomatic Bone Metastases Treatment Recommended by …
Nov 22, 2024 · Key Question 3: Radiation therapy for symptomatic bone metastases: dose fractionation and techniques. In adult patients presenting with symptomatic bone metastases, the appropriate selection of RT ...
Cost vs Benefits: The Controversy Over Proton Beam Radiotherapy
A patient in Germany undergoes proton therapy. At $225 million per system, the precision of proton beam radiotherapy is not necessarily overshadowing its high costs.
Understanding Drug Naming Nomenclature - Oncology Nurse …
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Importance of sequence in administering premeds with paclitaxel
Dec 18, 2014 · In what sequence should you administer premedications prior to paclitaxel: Should the antihistamine be given first or the steroid? Does it matter?