Mrs. C is a 49-year-old married woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer 16 months ago. She underwent a right modified radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction followed by six cycles of adjuvant cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracil.

Background: Taxane-based chemotherapies are frequently used to treat solid tumor cancers. Two significant side effects include nail changes and/or peripheral neuropathy. These side effects can cause pain, infections, dose reductions, and treatment delays, all of which negatively affect quality of...

Breast cancer prognostic tests have become an essential component of breast cancer care. Oncology nurses play an important role in assisting patients in their understanding of and decision making regarding the use of prognostic tests in treatment planning. This article outlines the most commonly...