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The DNA of a Testing Scam

Suzanne M. Mahon
CJON 2019, 23(6), 563 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.563
Federal agents raided a number of genetic testing laboratories in September 2019, resulting in 35 people being charged with fraudulent genetic testing associated with an estimated $2.1 billion in losses to federal healthcare insurance programs. The scams work in several ways. In some cases, an...
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People & Events

People and Events 04-2000

Jane M. Fall-Dickson
ONF 2000, 27(3), 431-433 DOI: 10.1188/00.ONF.431-433
American Cancer Society Presents Distinguished Service Awards Mayer Appointed to National Cancer Legislation Advisory Committee Gaston-Johansson Joins Board of Sigma Theta Tau Ettinger Named President of National Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses Whitaker Receives Recognition for Excellence...
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Oncology Nursing Society Position

Use of E-Cigarettes and Vaping

ONF 2019, 46(6), 645-646 DOI: 10.1188/19.ONF.645-646
Smokers who use combustible tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, have been turning to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) as an alternative to combustible tobacco products and as a smoking cessation tool. Use of e-cigarettes has...
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CNE Article

Financial Toxicity: A Review of the Literature and Nursing Opportunities

Teresa Thomas
Therese Hughes
Leila J. Mady
Sarah M. Belcher
CJON 2019, 23(5), 5-13 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.S2.5-13
Background: Studies have demonstrated the negative effects of the costs of cancer care on the health and well-being of patients with cancer. Nurses require knowledge of the risk factors, experiences, and outcomes associated with financial toxicity prior to designing evidence-based studies and...
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CNE Article

Financial Support Models: A Case for Use of Financial Navigators in the Oncology Setting

Daniel E. Sherman
Kristen L. Fessele
CJON 2019, 23(5), 14-18 DOI: 10.1188/19.CJON.S2.14-18
Background: Financial toxicity causes significant psychological and practical distress for patients and can affect their ability and willingness to undertake optimal treatment. Although different models of financial support are typically available to patients undergoing cancer treatments, not all...
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