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Cannabis Use and Bleomycin: An Overview and Case Study of Pulmonary Toxicity

Sarah Merkle
Susan S. Tavernier
CJON 2018, 22(4), 438-443 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.438-443
Background: Legalization efforts in many states have heightened awareness of the medicinal uses of cannabis, and oncology nurses are more frequently caring for patients who have used or are using cannabis. Significant epidemiologic data on the prevalence of cannabis use in patients with cancer are...
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Cisplatin-Based Therapy and CINV: Optimal Antiemetics During Germ Cell Testicular Cancer Treatment

Meghan Mastrangelo
CJON 2018, 22(2), E31-E36 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.E31-E36
Background: Cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimens are the backbone of chemotherapy for germ cell testicular cancer. Cisplatin is administered for five days, causing an overlap of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Although CINV is widely researched, studies involving...
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Testicular Cancer Awareness and Screening Practices: A Systematic Review

Mohamad M. Saab
Margaret Landers
Josephine Hegarty
ONF 2016, 43(1), E8-E23 DOI: 10.1188/16.ONF.E8-E23
Purpose/Objectives: To critically appraise empirical evidence gathered from studies that (a) explored men’s knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward testicular cancer (TC) and its screening; (b) addressed their testicular self-examination (TSE) practice; and/or (c) highlighted barriers and...
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Chemotherapy-Induced Infertility in Patients With Testicular Cancer

Brittany R. Bradford
ONF 2012, 39(1), 27-30 DOI: 10.1188/12.ONF.27-30
A 29-year-old Caucasian married man, Mr. A, is the father of a 1-year-old daughter and is a successful tax attorney who maintains a healthy lifestyle. While performing a testicular self-examination, Mr. A noticed a small, fixed mass in his left scrotum. After medical workup, biopsy, and...
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Development and Qualitative Evaluation of a Self-Management Workshop for Testicular Cancer Survivor-Initiated Follow-Up

Faith Martin
Andrew Turner
Claire Bourne
Lynn Batehup
ONF 2013, 40(1), E14-E23 DOI: 10.1188/13.ONF.E14-E23
Purpose/Objectives : To describe the needs of testicular cancer survivors, develop a nurse-led workshop, and explore the experience of participation. Research Approach : A systematic intervention development process was used to design a self-management workshop for cancer survivors, which then was...
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