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Antimetabolites are cell cycle–specific anticancer agents that, when incorporated into RNA and DNA, exert their effects during a cell cycle’s synthesis phase. Review this huddle card in a group or individually to learn more about antimetabolites.
Plant alkaloids are cell cycle–specific (including the S, late G2, and mitosis phases of division) antitumor agents that are derived from plants. They primarily interfere with microtubule function, preventing cell division. Review this huddle card in a group or individually to learn more about plant alkaloids.
This resource covers how targeted therapy works to inhibit the action of certain proteins, molecules, and enzymes to grow cancer cells. This type of therapy can be used in combination with other therapies. There are different types of targeted therapies, and each has benefits and limitations as part of a treatment plan.
Gain knowledge of how surgery can be used as part of a patient’s cancer treatment plan. Surgical procedures can be used throughout the continuum of care. This huddle card covers the various roles surgery can play in the overall treatment plan.
Miscellaneous agents are a group of antineoplastic medications with a unique mechanism of action. They do not fit well into a category or major class of other chemotherapy agents. They also have a unique side effect profile. Review this huddle card in a group or individually to learn more about miscellaneous agents.
Positive phrases or statements that challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts can motivate you, encourage positive lifestyle changes, and boost your self-esteem. Repeat self-affirmation mantras regularly to fully reap the benefits of this practice and make long-term changes to the way you think and feel.
You are the oncology nurse caring for Maria, who has been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). She says she doesn’t understand how she developed lung cancer because she has always lived a clean lifestyle according to her religious practices. You notice that although Maria is initially conversant with you, she allows her husband to speak for her whenever he is present. When you mention your observation to Maria, she tells you that in her religious culture, medical decisions are deferred to the high elders of the church.
I often use mnemonics, a memory tool, to simplify learning. Mnemonics can be any pattern of letters, numbers, words, images, or other relatable associations that help you remember.
Patients who take anxiety or depression medication are more likely to obtain prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, according to study findings that researchers presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
Based on LOTIS-2 trial results that reported an overall response rate of nearly 50%, in April 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl (ZynlontaTM) for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma.