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Noninvasive Stool Test Effectively Detects Colon Cancer

September 19th 2011

The iFOBT test examines the stool for hidden blood, which could come from anywhere in the GI tract, and possibly indicates a colon tumor or precancerous growths known as polyps.

ASCO 2011: What Nurses Need to Know

August 26th 2011

Personal perspectives from oncology nurses of abstracts presented at ASCO on research with the potential to change practice, important studies that failed to meet expectations, and topics particularly relevant to oncology nurses.

Advocacy Spotlight: Cancer and Careers

July 8th 2011

Cancer and Careers is the only program of its kind, dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace.

Spotlight on Oral Oncolytics

July 7th 2011

Oral oncolytic treatment, a self-administered medication, empowers patients with a level of control over their cancer treatment experience.

Interview Series: Carlton Brown, PhD, RN ONS President

July 1st 2011

Carlton Brown, PhD, RN, has been a member of ONS for 18 years and is in the second year of his 2-year term as president.

Donna Berry, PhD, RN 2011 ONS Distinguished Researcher Award Winner

June 29th 2011

Nurse scientist Donna Berry, PhD, RN, received the 2011 ONS Distinguished Researcher Award, which recognizes a nurse researcher whose work has enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing.

Nurses Go Nuclear

June 28th 2011

Singer, songwriter, and cancer survivor Charlie Lustman brought his Made Me Nuclear album and Musical HOPE Campaign to the ONS 36th Annual Congress.

OncLive Nursing FDA Updates From April 2011

May 21st 2011

3D mammogram system approved, NCCN 2011 Avastin breast cancer guidelines, and the approval of generic docetaxel.

Lung Cancer Stigma, Smoking Status, Depression and Quality of Life

April 15th 2011

Negative attitudes toward smokers extend to patients with lung cancer, regardless of whether or not they have ever actually smoked

Nurse's Insight: An Interview With JTCC Advanced Practice Nurse Laura Metcalfe

April 14th 2011

As part of the Intellisphere Oncology Specialty Group's new partnership with the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), our online and print coverage will provide special insight from JTCC's oncology healthcare professionals