Volume 9, Number 7 (Nov/Dec 2018)

Human Papillomavirus and Cancer

Potential of Biosimilars to Increase Access to Biologics: Considerations for Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology

Abstract Biosimilars are biologic products that are highly similar, but not identical, to a licensed reference (or “originator”) biologic product. These agents have the potential to provide efficiencies and improve access to treatment f...

The Stepped-Wedge Trial Design: Paving the Way for Cancer Care Delivery Research

Abstract Cancer care delivery research (CCDR) is an emerging field that investigates ways to optimally provide care for patients within complex health-care systems. Novel research designs are essential to efficiently study CCDR research...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Sleep in Cancer Patients: Research, Techniques, and Individual Considerations

Abstract This article reviews cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for sleep in the cancer realm. There are unique factors associated with cancer that can exacerbate sleep issues. Stimulus control, sleep restriction, relaxation, para...

Trametinib: A Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Melanoma

Abstract Trametinib is a MEK inhibitor approved both as a single agent and in combination with dabrafenib for the treatment of BRAF V600E or V600K mutated melanoma. It is a once-daily oral medication that was approved based on progressi...

Neratinib for the Treatment of Early-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

Abstract The treatment of breast cancer has been revolutionized by the development of HER2-targeted treatments for patients who are HER2 positive. The HER2 protein is present at high levels in about 30% of breast cancer patients. These ...

Collaboration Leads to Oral Chemotherapy Education

Abstract The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA), and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) partnered together to create a ...

Diagnostic Snapshot: Painful Nodules and Recurrent Fever in a Patient With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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Abstracts from JADPRO Live 2018

Abstracts from JADPRO Live 2018 THE DIPLOMAT HOTEL, HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA • NOVEMBER 1–4, 2018 The posters for the abstracts below can be found at eventscribe.com/2018/posters/JADPROLIVE/home.asp.