Background: Although many genetic and environmental causes of cancer are uncontrollable, individuals can choose behaviors that significantly increase or reduce their risk for cancer. Objectives: This article discusses known cancer-protective behaviors, including exercising regularly, maintaining a...

Patients in outpatient oncology settings are highly susceptible to falls. Because clothing can hide a patient’s wrists, fall-alert risk bands may not be not consistently visible. Using an inexpensive, innovative, and visually accessible color-coded flag system placed outside of each infusion room...

Various breast cancer risk prediction models (BCRPMs) exist to assess an individual’s risk of developing malignancy and risk of having a mutation associated with hereditary risk of developing cancer. This article provides oncology nurses with current information on the available BCRPMs and...