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Background: Residents of communities without local access to clinical oncology care face significant challenges that can be addressed through the use of technology. Teleoncology uses secure, interactive video- and audioconferencing and telephone communication to remotely deliver quality cancer care., Objectives: This article introduces the role of the oncology nurse navigator (ONN) as a collaborative caregiver and virtual resource for patients and teleoncology providers., Methods: The literature on telehealth, nurse navigation, and teleoncology was reviewed to describe the ONN role and its integration with eHealth technologies., Findings: As a member of the interprofessional provider team, the ONN works collaboratively with patients and their family members and serves as a virtual resource. The ONN also provides clinical communication among clinical oncology providers and support staff. The ONN supports eHealth as a method of providing clinical care to patients close to their homes.

Background: The Oncology Nursing Society published Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) Core Competencies in 2013. However, a 2016 role delineation study (RDS) indicated that the role had evolved since their release. The RDS also indicated that a growing number of nurse navigators have extensive oncology and navigation experience., Objectives: The update to the competencies was undertaken to identify current responsibilities of ONNs and differentiate novice from expert practice., Methods: A list of competencies was developed based on a literature review, evaluation of the 2013 competencies, and input from six expert ONNs. These draft competencies were vetted through field and expert review, with subsequent updates., Findings: The 2017 competencies include 52 competencies.

BACKGROUND: Residents of communities without local access to clinical oncology care face significant challenges that can be addressed through the use of technology. Teleoncology uses secure, interactive video- and audioconferencing and telephone communication to remotely deliver quality cancer care. OBJECTIVES: This article introduces the role of the oncology nurse navigator (ONN) as a collaborative caregiver and virtual resource for patients and teleoncology providers. METHODS: The literature on telehealth, nurse navigation, and teleoncology was reviewed to describe the ONN role and its integration with eHealth technologies. FINDINGS: As a member of the interprofessional provider team, the ONN works collaboratively with patients and their family members and serves as a virtual resource. The ONN also provides clinical communication among clinical oncology providers and support staff. The ONN supports eHealth as a method of providing clinical care to patients close to their homes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on Anticipate and Address Anxiety in Survivorship Care.

The article offers suggestions by Joanne Lester, research scientist at the Ohio State Division of Surgical Oncology in Columbus, Georgia and Anne Zobec, oncology nurse practitioner at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado for oncology nurses to discuss intimacy related issues with cancer patients. Topics discussed include showing images to explain parts which can get affected due to cancer, using the books such as "Sexuality for Men" and discussing oral sex.

The article offers information on the use of conversational assessments to deliver whole-person care. It mentions that whole-person care involves evaluating a patient's physical, emotional, spiritual, and social health. It discusses that conversational assessment can help oncology nurses foster an open dialogue about the patient as a person.

The article discusses diagnosing with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Topics discussed including broad term encompassing the beliefs, social norms, and ways of life in a large group of people; the International Council of Nurses (2021) instructs nurses in its Code of Ethics; and discussing the treatment with other religious leaders and they made the decision to allow her to use a monoclonal antibody.

The article focuses on chronic stress exposes the body to increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol the hippocampus, which is the learning and memory center of the brain, is especially sensitive to cortisol. Topics include ongoing stress and elevated cortisol levels can eventually damage the hippocampus and affect our ability to reason and remember and learning one! memory often decline during periods of chronic stress and unresolved trauma.

The article presents a case study on the side effects of FolFox chemotherapy for colorectal cancer on body weight and body mass index (BMI). It highlights the impact of distribution of adipose and lean tissue on delivery of body's response to systemic therapies. It also discusses the role of oncology nurses in motivating patients through the Get Up, Get Moving approach of the ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) to fight fatigue while having cancer therapies, as of May 2021.

The aticle discusses Marianne, an oncology nurse navigator, has preparing a cancer treatment summary and survivorship care 0 9.L. 1/ plan for Sylvia, who finished breast cancer treatment. Topics include Marianne wonders the stage has determined before or after chemotherapy and surgery; and marianne notices that the oncologist recorded Sylvia's cancer as a stage IB.

The article presents a case of a 32-year-old female who underwent treatment for stage III triple-negative breast cancer and complained about worsening headaches and difficulty concentrating at work during a follow-up appointment. She is also facing a dilemma on whether to pursue her wedding plans and has cancelled her gym membership. The oncology nurse referred her to an oncology specialized social worker and a sexual health and reproductive clinic to help her.

The article highlights a case of Jamie, who is completing her last cycle of carboplatin and paclitaxel for stage I ovarian cancer and feeling about completing treatment. It mentions the description of three seasons of survival acute, extended, and permanent and also highlights the emotional reactions that associated with transitional survival, such as fear and uncertainty about the future and guilt over being finished.

The article informs that oncology nurses need an understanding of the different types of oral anticancer medications (OAMs) such as cytotoxic therapy and targeted therapy, and how they affect cancer cells. It mentions that the use of Small molecule inhibitors (SMIs) in treating Dan's cancer, including the continual exposure of the cancer cells to the oral therapeutic agent.

The article discusses the case study of a woman, who had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. It mentions that final pathology showed residual disease in the breast and one lymph node, and her oncologist recommended adjuvant therapy with capecitabine. It mentions that unexpected side effects may indicate that a patient on capecitabine or 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) has a metabolic deficiency leading to toxic levels of the drug's metabolites.

The article presents self-care tips for the soles.

The article present a case study of a 56-year old woman who experienced a rising CA-125 level eighteen months after completing surgical debulking and chemotherapy for stage III high-grade serous ovarian cancer. It is noted that genetic testing to identify BRCA 1 or 2 mutation status at the time of her initial diagnosis could have given prognostic information and predicted her response to platinum-based chemotherapy.

The article offers information on the cultural humility which has been defined as a process of self-reflection and discovery in order to build honest and trustworthy relationships by interacting with other staff, patients, and families. Topics include difference between cultural competence and cultural humility; and practicing visualization, journaling, or a combination of both activities can enhance oncology nurse's ability to notice how all humans are similar.

The article discusses the importance of determining the gender and the sexuality of a patient which impacts the medical care provided to the patient. It talks about providing training to the medical staff and nurses inorder to by culturally competent towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. It tells about having a nondiscriminatory behavior when providing medical care to the LGBT community.

The article focuses on how to set specific boundaries in a nurse-patient relationship especially for cancer patients. It discusses how over-involvement or under-involvement should be analyzed while maintaining a professional relation and only thinking about the welfare of the patient and not fulfilling the nurse's needs.

The article presents a case study of a man being treated for recurrent bladder cancer who has also been on opioid therapy. An oncology nurse told the man that he has several risk factors for opioid addiction. He is told about a clinical trial provided by a cancer center which includes genomic profiling for the management of pain.

The article offers information on the self-care mantra to boost the compassion fatigue. Topics discussed include study of mental health profession's study mentioning about the Compassion satisfaction prevalence; practice of Metta meditation by showing loving kindness to oneself; and importance of meditation to improve the kindness among the health care professionals.

The article presents a case study of a 63-year-old man who was admitted to the inpatient oncology unit for severe pain resulting from metastatic small cell lung cancer. It notes the patient opted for comfort care, an essential part of medical care at the end of life that helps or soothes a person who is dying. The goals are to prevent or relieve suffering as much as possible and to improve quality of life and use of CARES tool provides nurses with guidelines for palliative care of the dying.

The article offers tips for self care for oncology nursing professionals. Topics discussed include the importance of Identifying personal strengths, positive self-esteem and professional identity, and competitive and cooperative relationships. Also mentioned are the views of motivational speaker Ron Culberson on this.