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Administration of Subcutaneous Monoclonal Antibodies in Patients With Cancer

Anne Rodrigues Ferreira

Eliete Farias Azevedo

ONF 2019, 46(1), E38-E47 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.E38-E47

Problem Identification: Subcutaneous (SC) formulations for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) must be evaluated for efficacy and safety in comparison with preexisting IV formulations to identify potential benefits and risks. Literature Search: This is a systematic review of clinical trials. MEDLINE®/...

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Immunotherapy in Pediatric Oncology: An Overview of Therapy Types and Nursing Implications

Colleen B. Warren

CJON 2018, 22(6), 649-655 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.649-655

Background: By using the body’s own protective system to fight cancer, immunotherapy is not only effective but also is associated with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. Objectives: This article provides an overview of four types of immunotherapy (monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antigen...

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Implications for Patients With Lung Cancer

Brandi R. Newsome

Karen McDonnell

Jennifer Hucks

Robin Dawson Estrada

CJON 2018, 22(2), 184-192 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.184-192

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common smoking-related illness. COPD often is underemphasized as a comorbidity except when considering issues surrounding surgical treatment options. Objectives: This article aims to provide nurses with an overview of the...

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Clinical Nurse Consultant Support: Management of Patients With Melanoma Receiving Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

Anna J. Lomax

Theresa Nielsen

Lydia Visintin

Brent O’Carrigan

Florian Honeyball

Benjamin Shum

Robyn P.M. Saw

Catriona McNeil

CJON 2017, 21(4), E93-E98 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.E93-E98

Background: Targeted therapy and immunotherapy agents for advanced melanoma are associated with novel toxicities. Melanoma clinical nurse consultants (CNCs) provide multifaceted clinical care. Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the type of support, excluding clinic and inpatient care,...

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Letters to the Editor

CJON 2017, 21(3), 283-284 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.283-284

Readers of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing have penned three letters to the editor regarding articles on shared decision making and interedisciplinary pain education, as well as a comment about an immunotherapy supplement to Volume 21, Issue 2, that made an immediate impact in practice.

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