Research/Quality/Performance Improvement
Prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with injectable androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) are particularly vulnerable during a pandemic because they may not be able to self-administer treatment and may be required to visit a clinic/hospital for injections.
Richard N. Boyajian, Ashleigh M. Kowtoniuk, PA, APRN-NP, Krystle R. Boyajian, Mark J. Mackin, MBA, RT(T)
Prostate cancer is the most common male malignancy. In 2021, the United States will see an estimated 248,530 new cases, 34,130 deaths, and more than 3 million survivors.
The oncology nurse navigator (ONN) plays a central role in decreasing distress and increasing satisfaction in patients with breast cancer.
Adam C. Powell, PhD, Christopher T. Lugo, BBA, Jeremy T. Pickerell, MAT, James W. Long, BSBA, Bryan A. Loy, MD, MBA, Amin J. Mirhadi, MD
When a patient with prostate cancer needs radiation therapy (RT), their physician submits an order for RT to a prior authorization program, which assesses its concordance with clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 235,760 new cases and 131,880 deaths expected to occur in 2021.
