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Cannabis Use and Bleomycin: An Overview and Case Study of Pulmonary Toxicity

Sarah Merkle
Susan S. Tavernier
CJON 2018, 22(4), 438-443 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.438-443
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...
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Previvor: An Oncology Nurse’s Story of Cancer Risk Reduction Through Genetic Testing

Joanne Kelly
CJON 2018, 22(3), 247-248 DOI: 10.1188/18.CJON.247-248
My mother was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 1998 at age 48. Her younger sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33 but ultimately died of ovarian cancer at age 47. Her mother died of ovarian cancer at age 47. I knew my fate. Meanwhile, as the medical world around me...
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Comparing Outcomes of Genetic Counseling Options in Breast and Ovarian Cancer: An Integrative Review

Danielle M. Fournier
Angela F. Bazzell
Joyce E. Dains
ONF 2018, 45(1), 96-105 DOI: 10.1188/18.ONF.96-105
Problem Identification: Genetic counseling is vital in helping people at high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) make informed decisions to undergo BRCA testing. Many people, particularly those in rural locations, lack access to these services. This review examines evidence to...
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Exercise Among Women With Ovarian Cancer: A Feasibility and Pre-/Post-Test Exploratory Pilot Study

Xiaochen Zhang
Daniel McClean
Emily Ko
Mark A. Morgan
Kathryn H. Schmitz
ONF 2017, 44(3), 366-374 DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.366-374
Purpose/Objectives: To establish the feasibility and acceptability of completing a higher dose of the planned physical activity volume among women with ovarian cancer, including those undergoing active treatment. Design: A pre-/post-test exercise intervention. All participants were asked to...
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My Personal Journey With Ovarian Cancer Treatment: Caring and Chemotherapy Tips

Kim A. Decker
CJON 2016, 20(6), 669-670 DOI: 10.1188/16.CJON.669-670
Six years ago, I was diagnosed with stage IIIA ovarian low malignant cell potential cancer. It was the most shocking situation I have ever experienced. I didn’t realize I had any symptoms, except occasional back pain, which I attributed to starting a new workout program. I had scheduled an...
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