RN Organizes Husband’s Recovery Process

I pictured the progress of my husband’s illness as a gathering of dark clouds that closed off any avenue of light, clusters of heavy, tentative drops, a downpour held in suspension for months. Read more »

Breast Cancer Prevention Drugs Come With Risks

Three drugs, including tamoxifen, reduce a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer, but each drug carries distinct potential harms of its own, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The comparative effectiveness review found that all three drugs — tamoxifen, raloxifene, and tibolone — significantly reduce invasive breast cancer in midlife and older women who have not previously had breast cancer, but that benefits and adverse effects can vary depending on the drug and the patient. Read more »

Oncology RNs Share How to Make Patients With Dyspnea More Comfortable

Breathing — it’s typically taken for granted, not even noticed, unless the mere exchange of air becomes difficult. But patients with lung cancer who experience dyspnea are often all too aware of their breath. Read more »

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