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As the use of oxaliplatin in the treatment of gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and other cancers continues to grow, so too does the incidence of hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) connected to the drug. Because the development of HSRs may require patients to discontinue oxaliplatin even if it’s effective against their cancer, oncology nurses need to be able to prevent or minimize reactions whenever possible.

Early detection of bleeding directly affects survival rates for patients with cancer, but oncology nurses can improve outcomes by providing education and treatment for oncologic emergencies like thrombosis. ONS member Carrie Moore, MSN, OCN^®, NE-BC, nurse manager at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and member of the South Carolina Low Country ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss bleeding disorders and thrombosis and their current management and treatment strategies. This episode is part of a series about oncologic emergencies; the previous episodes are linked in the episode notes.

Dr. Calzone provides an overview of the emerging use of paired somatic and germline testing to inform cancer treatment decisions. She will explain the science and clinical utility of this test along with the risks, benefits, and limitations. Throughout her presentation she will connect her content to the role of the oncology nurse and practice implications.

Dr. Kelly provides an overview of liquid biopsy and its applications to oncology nursing care. After she reviews the evolving technology and clinical indications, she will talk through an analysis of advantages and challenges of the utilization of liquid biopsy. She will round out her talk by discussing nursing implications and the future of liquid biopsy.

This redesigned and updated program was created with the new oncology advanced practice provider in mind. Through a series of four online courses, learners will get a comprehensive look at of the basics of cancer and its treatment, symptom and side effect management, and the identification of and management of oncologic emergencies with content designed for the advanced practice provider.