Venous flare reaction, a localized allergic response associated with the administration of an irritant, is one of the most common chemotherapy infusion–related reactions. Etoposide, a drug commonly used in patients with lung cancer, has been reported to be an irritant with vesicant properties...

Background: Inpatient falls cause harm, increased length of stay, and high costs. Patients with hematologic malignancies have a unique set of fall risk factors, and studies indicate that patients lack accurate perception of fall risk. Objectives: This study describes patient perceptions of fall...

Background: Legalization efforts in many states have heightened awareness of the medicinal uses of cannabis, and oncology nurses are more frequently caring for patients who have used or are using cannabis. Significant epidemiologic data on the prevalence of cannabis use in patients with cancer are...

Background: Strategies to reduce hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) incidence with rituximab include premedications and slow titration. Literature is lacking on the priming method used when preparing rituximab IV lines and the potential impact on HSR incidence. Objectives: The primary objective is to...