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Geriatric Syndrome Screening: Implementing an Evidence-Based Process in Hospitalized Older Adults With Cancer

Sherry L. Rafters
Joan Schleper
Nancy Lean
Michael Hwang
Ashwin Rohra
Linda Lillington
CJON 2021, 25(3), 297-304 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.297-304
Background: Oncology nurses are in a key position to screen patients for geriatric syndromes that can disproportionately affect older adults with cancer. Early recognition can promote informed decision-making, initiation of interventions, and tolerance of treatment. Objectives: This study aimed to...
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Response to the Supplement to the October 2020 Issue of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

Janice Maienza
CJON 2021, 25(1), 13-14 DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.13-14
The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing has always been and continues to be my textbook—even as a retired oncology nurse. It has always fed my passion. So, after reading the supplement to the October 2020 issue on prevention, I asked myself what could I do with this information? Having worked at...
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Breast Cancer Screening Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Korean American Women

Youngshook Han
Roma D. Williams
Renee A. Harrison
ONF 2000, 27(10), 1585-1591 DOI:
Purpose/Objectives: To describe the knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer and breast cancer screen­ng and practices of clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography of Korean American women. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Two Korean churches in a mid-sized Southeastern U.S. city...
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Use of Exemplars: Identification of Best Practices in Cancer Prevention and Screening

Colleen O’Leary
CJON 2020, 24(5), 45-48 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.S2.45-48
Background: Prevention strategies help to teach what individuals can do to potentially offset cancer risks. Screenings can detect cancer at earlier stages, allowing for earlier treatments and better outcomes. Objectives: This article seeks to identify best practices in cancer prevention and...
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Environmental Risk Factors: The Role of Oncology Nurses in Assessing and Reducing the Risk for Exposure

Stella Dike
Tiffiny McGowan
CJON 2020, 24(5), 31-38 DOI: 10.1188/20.CJON.S2.31-38
Background: The multifaceted origins of cancer are related to the dynamic interface between the human body and the environment. It is estimated that as many as 60% of cancers arise from environmental exposures. Objectives: This article describes potential risks for exposure to radon, arsenic,...
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