Current Issue
VOL 11 NO 8 • NOV/DEC 2020
This issue’s cover illustration depicts hemoglobin S polymerization. A genetic mutation causes the production of hemoglobin S. When deoxygenated, hemoglobin S has the ability to polymerize into rigid rods that reshape the erythrocyte. The sickle-shaped erythrocyte is much less flexibile, which leads to hemolysis, increased viscosity, and acute vaso-occlusive episodes. Artwork by Alexandra Webber Baker © 2020, DNA Illustrations, Inc., Asheville, North Carolina.EditorialBeth Faiman, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN®, FAANAttendees of our eighth JADPRO Live meeting were treated to a new, engaging way to learn virtually. The virtual conference platform featured over 25 educational sessions, several product theaters, and multiple ways to discuss and share insights. The meeting’s Live Stage took place from October 15...
Research and ScholarshipLaura A. Meleis, PharmD, MS, BCPS, Mallika P. Patel, PharmD, CPP, Michael DeCoske, PharmD, BCPS, Meredith Moorman, PharmD, CPP, Paul W. Bush, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHP, and Sally Barbour, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, FHOPA Currently, there is a paucity of published data on the clinical activities and impact of ambulatory oncology clinical pharmacists. In 1999, Wong and Gray evaluated the impact of a clinical pharmacist in ambulatory hematology/oncology clinics. In the 36-day study time period, 211 pharmacy interven...
Research and ScholarshipNancy Jo Bush,(1) DNP, RN, MA, AOCN®, FAAN, Joy R. Goebel,(2) RN, PhD, FPCN, Kholoud Hardan-Khalil,(2) PhD, RN, and Kayo Matsumoto,(3) MS, MFTThe journey on the cancer trajectory brings distress for patients and families, in part due to the threat of mortality and the unforeseen treatments that ensue. In the context of cancer, distress has been defined as an “unpleasant emotional experience of a psychological (cognitive, behavioral, em...
Grand RoundsMeredith Beaton, RN, MSN, AG-ACNP, Glen J. Peterson, RN, DNP, ACNP, and Kelly O’Brien, RN, MSN, ANP-C, ACNP-BCCase Study
This patient case is fictional and does not represent events from an actual patient. The authors developed this fictional case for educational purposes only.
Thomas, a 62-year-old Caucasian male, was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his wife with severe shortness of breath, ...
Review ArticleBethany G. Sphar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP®, Christi Bowe, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, NPD-BC, CPHQ, and Joyce E. Dains, DrPH, JD, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANPChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and potentially physically and emotionally distressing side effect of select chemotherapeutic agents including platinum-based drugs and taxanes (Bakitas, 2007; Shah et al., 2018). Estimates of CIPN incidence and prevalence vary, rangin...
Practice MattersWendy H. Vogel,(1) MSN, FNP, AOCNP®, Haley Pace,(2) MS, CGC, and Matthew Brignola,(3) PharmDOne in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is estimated that 276,480 women and 2,620 men in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 48,530 people will be diagnosed with non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer (American Cancer Society, 2020). An e...
Prescriber's CornerAvani Yenamandra,(1) PharmD, and Dennis Marjoncu,(2) PharmD, BCOPSickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by a single amino acid substitution in the gene that encodes for the B-globin subunit of hemoglobin. The autosomal recessive gene creates hemoglobin S (HbS), which polymerizes reversibly when deoxygenated to form a gelatinous network of fibrous polymers ...
Diagnostic SnapshotAllison Trail, PA-CHistory
Ms. D is a 53-year-old female with a past medical history of migraines, Graves’ disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and now metastatic distal esophageal adenocarcinoma. She initially noticed progressive dysphagia and eventually developed abdominal pain. A magnetic resonance imaging ...
Meeting AbstractVirtual • Live Stage: October 15–23 • Encore Stage: October 26–November 6JL801: Antibiotic Therapy and Gastrointestinal Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Jessica Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP®, Joyce E. Dains, DrPH, JD, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, Christi Bowe, DNP, APRN, ANP-C; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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EditorialIn this last issue of the year, we would like to acknowledge the 104 reviewers who completed peer reviews for JADPRO in the past year. Our reviewers, who are from a wide variety of oncology specialties and professions, dedicate their time and expertise to provide thoughtful feedback.
We hope that...
