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Myelosuppression, Bone Disease, and Acute Renal Failure: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Oncologic Emergencies

Kevin Brigle
Amy Pierre
Elizabeth Finley-Oliver
Beth Faiman
Joseph D. Tariman
Teresa Miceli
and the International Myeloma Foundation Nurse Leadership Board
CJON 2017, 21(5), 60-76 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.S5.60-76
Background: Oncologic emergencies associated with multiple myeloma include myelosuppression (anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia), bone-related emergencies, and acute renal failure. Objectives: This article reviews the pathophysiology of these multiple myeloma-associated oncology emergencies...
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Bone Health, Pain, and Mobility: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Sandra Rome
Kimberly Noonan
Page Bertolotti
Joseph D. Tariman
Teresa Miceli
and the International Myeloma Foundation Nurse Leadership Board
CJON 2017, 21(5), 47-59 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.S5.47-59
Background: About 85% of patients with multiple myeloma develop bone disease. In these patients, lytic bone lesions can cause fractures, poor circulation, blood clots, pain, poor mobility, and decreased quality of life. Objectives: This article presents consensus statements to guide nurses in the...
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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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Steroid-Associated Side Effects: A Symptom Management Update on Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Tracy King
Beth Faiman
CJON 2017, 21(2), 240-249 DOI: 10.1188/17.CJON.240-249
Background: One constant and relatively unchanged aspect of treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) is the use of glucocorticosteroids, or steroids, which can cause a wide range of adverse side effects and harm patients’ quality of life. Objectives: The objective of this study was to provide updated...
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Patients’ Experiences With Multiple Myeloma: A Meta-Aggregation of Qualitative Studies

Brynja Hauksdóttir
Marianne E. Klinke
Sigríður Gunnarsdóttir
Kristín Björnsdóttir
ONF 2017, 44(2), E64-E81 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.E64-E81
Problem Identification: To systematically review qualitative evidence regarding patients’ experiences of living with multiple myeloma. The main objective was to gain structured understanding of this experience, which is a prerequisite for advancing nursing care and ensuring it is effective...
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