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Afatinib Therapy: Practical Management of Adverse Events With an Oral Agent for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

Rebecca L. Edwards
Christine Andan
Rajesh V. Lalla
Mario E. Lacouture
Dennis O’Brien
Lecia V. Sequist
CJON 2018, 22(5), 542-548 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.542-548
Background: Afatinib is an oral, irreversible ErbB family blocker indicated for first-line treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Afatinib is also approved for the treatment of metastatic squamous...
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Nurse-Delivered Symptom Assessment for Individuals With Advanced Lung Cancer

Marie Flannery
Karen F. Stein
David W. Dougherty
Supriya Mohile
Joseph Guido
Nancy Wells
ONF 2018, 45(5), 619-630 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.619-630
Objectives: To assess an intervention derived from self-regulation theory (SRT) to promote well-being for individuals with advanced lung cancer. Sample & Setting: 45 adults with advanced lung cancer who were receiving chemotherapy at an ambulatory cancer center. Methods & Variables:...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical Implications for Patients With Lung Cancer

Brandi R. Newsome
Karen McDonnell
Jennifer Hucks
Robin Dawson Estrada
CJON 2018, 22(2), 184-192 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.184-192
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common smoking-related illness. COPD often is underemphasized as a comorbidity except when considering issues surrounding surgical treatment options. Objectives: This article aims to provide nurses with an overview of the...
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Not a Death Sentence: Perspectives of African American Women Living With Lung Cancer

Lisa A. Webb
Karen Kane McDonnell
ONF 2018, 45(1), 46-54 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.46-54
Purpose: To conduct a descriptive, qualitative study to describe the experience of female African American lung cancer survivors, their perception of living with lung cancer, and their desire and ability to adopt positive health-related behaviors. Participants & Setting: The sample consisted of...
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Predictors of Unplanned Hospitalizations in Patients With Nonmetastatic Lung Cancer During Chemotherapy

Kristen L. Fessele
Matthew J. Hayat
Robert L. Atkins
ONF 2017, 44(5), E203-E212 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.E203-E212
Purpose/Objectives: To determine predictors of unplanned hospitalizations in patients with lung cancer to receive chemotherapy in the outpatient setting and examine the potential financial burden of these events. Design: Retrospective, longitudinal cohort study. Setting: The National Cancer...
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