Terri Cuddahy, Noele Myers, Caitlin Fanning, Kathleen Smith
{"title":"Prophylactic Protocol for Carboplatin Hypersensitivity in High-Risk Patients With Gynecologic Cancer.","authors":"Terri Cuddahy, Noele Myers, Caitlin Fanning, Kathleen Smith","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.E19-E25","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.E19-E25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with gynecologic cancer may receive multiple lines of carboplatin therapies. Risk of a hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) increases after more than six doses and when resuming treatment after a platinum-based treatment break. This can lead to the discontinuation of therapy or to a complicated and time-consuming desensitization protocol for future cycles. Premedications or extended infusion times have shown varied results in reducing HSRs.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>An increased incidence and severity of carboplatin-related HSRs led to the implementation of a prophylactic protocol to reduce the incidence and severity of HSRs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Across a six-month period, infusion nurses administered 144 carboplatin infusions using the prevention protocol, which included oral steroid preparation, premedication prior to infusion, and a titrated rate of administration.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>There were no carboplatin-related HSRs among patients in the pilot program compared to 21 HSRs (8%) among patients who received standard treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"E19-E25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995412/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What's Old Is New Again, Unfortunately.","authors":"Joni L Watson","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.92-93","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.92-93","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>When oncology nurses do not translate daily practice knowledge into peer-reviewed literature, we risk losing it. It becomes nontransferable, and the profession risks reinventing the wheel rather than building on historical wo.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"92-93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995405/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael J Davis, Daniella Topol, Mary Elizabeth Davis
{"title":"Beefing Up Awareness: Navigating Alpha-Gal Syndrome.","authors":"Michael J Davis, Daniella Topol, Mary Elizabeth Davis","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.118-124","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.118-124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an acquired allergy caused by an immunoglobulin E-mediated reaction to alpha-gal, or galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule found in mammalian meat. Clinicians can increase awareness of AGS because many medications, including oncologic treatments, contain animal products.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This article provides foundational knowledge on AGS, emerging treatment options, and the impact of this allergy on oncologic treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Current evidence on the incidence, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of AGS in oncology care is summarized, with a focus on nursing implications.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>AGS is a growing concern for oncology providers. Education for patients and staff allows for effective management of patients with AGS. Patients need to avoid mammalian meat and most dairy products, as well as products and medications that contain alpha-gal or mammalian protein-derived additives, and report any allergy symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"118-124"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995415/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transforming the Ambulatory Oncology Nursing Orientation Preceptor Experience.","authors":"Lee Anne Caffrey, Sara Scuralli","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.156-160","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.156-160","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Precepting new oncology nurses in the ambulatory infusion setting is a complex process that often involves burdensome paper documentation and fragmented communication across multiple sites. This quality improvement project ai.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"156-160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heather Becker, Sabrina Q Mikan, Carolyn S Phillips, Irina Haack
{"title":"Oncology Nurses' Perceptions of Providing Care to Adults With Developmental Disabilities in Outpatient Settings.","authors":"Heather Becker, Sabrina Q Mikan, Carolyn S Phillips, Irina Haack","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.125-132","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.125-132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with cancer and disabilities, particularly developmental disabilities (DDs), have reported difficulties in receiving person-centered care. Little research has explored oncology nurses' care for patients with DDs.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This work explored previous experiences and training that prepare oncology nurses for the care of, how they rate clinic accommodations for, and how they approach care for patients with DDs, including challenges and available supports.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nurses from a statewide oncology clinic network completed an anonymous online survey. Items included professional experience, clinic availability and adequacy of accommodations, and vignettes of patients with DDs.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Of the sample, 94% had worked with at least one patient with a DD, but 55% reported no training. Nurses used accommodations such as adapted person-centered communication and modified support systems. Challenges included varying availability and adequacy of resources to support care. Family members and oncology team members with specialized knowledge, such as social workers, provided support.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"125-132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995401/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of New Nonhormone Medications in Managing Vasomotor Symptoms Among Individuals With Cancer.","authors":"Darcy Burbage","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.107-111","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.107-111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vasomotor symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes and night sweats, remain one of the most distressing and frequently under-recognized side effects of cancer treatment and survivorship, particularly among individuals for whom h.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"107-111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995404/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What Makes Someone \"Special\" Enough for Oncology Nursing?","authors":"Chloe Haines","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.168","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>I would often hear from family members, friends, or even the patients themselves that this type of work \"takes a special person.\" At first, those comments did not really sink in. Of course I knew how important the care of.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"168"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond Checking a Box: Embracing and Navigating Ethical Authorship.","authors":"Maureen Varty, Suzanne M Mahon","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.139-146","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.139-146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Oncology Nursing Society has adopted the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) authorship guidelines for its journals. Real-world application of these guidelines can be challenging if individuals and organizations are not familiar with the guidelines or ethical practices regarding assigning authorship. Ethical assignments of authorship promote professional integrity and scholarship.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The ICMJE authorship guidelines are reviewed and defined for oncology nurses to develop an understanding of how to apply them within their scholarly work.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Consequences and potential harms of unethical authorship are reviewed via case studies. Implications for practice are discussed to demonstrate how oncology nurses can influence their professional work environments to achieve ethical authorship through application of the guidelines.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>The ICMJE authorship guidelines provide a framework to guide oncology nurses in achieving ethical authorship in dissemination. Safeguards to promote ethical authorship practices include being aware of the guidelines, discussing authorship at the initiation of a project, continuing discussion during the project, and speaking up when guidelines are disregarded.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"139-146"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995403/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early Recognition and Response of Chemotherapy-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions: A Nursing Discussion.","authors":"Naomi Hallmark Hata, Yeow Chye Ng","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.152-155","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.152-155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chemotherapy-induced hypersensitivity reactions (CIHSRs) are common in outpatient infusion settings, requiring infusion nurses to recognize and respond quickly for optimal outcomes. This article supports novice nurses by outl.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"152-155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995402/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lynn Richards-McDonald, Diana Lyn Baptiste, Brenda Nettles
{"title":"Addressing Inequalities in Cervical Cancer Screening: Nursing Strategies to Overcome Barriers and Improve Health Outcomes.","authors":"Lynn Richards-McDonald, Diana Lyn Baptiste, Brenda Nettles","doi":"10.1188/26.CJON.161-167","DOIUrl":"10.1188/26.CJON.161-167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cervical cancer incidence rates have significantly declined mainly because of widespread adoption of screening tests. However, significant disparities remain, leading to higher mortality rates among a range of minority groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":10350,"journal":{"name":"Clinical journal of oncology nursing","volume":"30 2","pages":"161-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12995414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147632569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}