Hematology, Cellular Therapy & Stem Cell Transplantation Learning Library

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Many advancements are being made in the realms of hematology, cellular therapies, and stem cell transplantations. Use the provided resources to expand your knowledge and stay up to date on the related research.  

Podcasts

Episode 279: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Scleroderma and Other Autoimmune Diseases

Episode 275: Bispecific Monoclonal Antibodies in Hematologic Cancers and Solid Tumors

Episode 271: Intraventricular and Intrathecal Administration: The Oncology Nurse’s Role

Episode 267: Side-Effect Management for CAR T-Cell Therapy for Hematologic Malignancies

Episode 261: CAR T-Cell Therapy for Hematologic Malignancies Requires Education and Navigation

Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications

Episode 234: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura

Episode 228: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Episode 220: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Febrile Neutropenia and Sepsis

Episode 206: Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Biomarkers and Beyond

Episode 196: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Bleeding and Thrombosis

Episode 192: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy

Episode 184: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Episode 176: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Cytokine Release Syndrome

Episode 173: Oncology Nurses’ Role in Stem Cell Transplants for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

Episode 170: Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplants Can Increase Donor Options for BIPOC

Episode 163: HLA Testing and More for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Donor Selection

Episode 148: Stem Cell Transplant Nursing in the Home Setting

Episode 139: How CAR and Other T Cells Are Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

Episode 132: Nursing Considerations for Managing Multiple Myeloma and Its Treatment

Episode 59: Blood and Marrow Transplant Nursing

ONS Congress Abstracts

Browse the 2023 ONS Congress Podium Abstracts and 2023 ONS Congress Poster Abstracts to learn about projects nurses from all over are doing on hematology and/or stem cell transplantation units. 

Articles

Below are examples of the types of articles you can find within ONS's Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) and Oncology Nursing Forum (ONF) publications. To discover additional articles go to the search our journals page. You can also find tips on how to search efficiently.

CJON

2024

Standard of Care for Psychological Assessment of Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

2023

Implementation and Evaluation of an Inpatient Electrolyte Replacement Protocol for Patients with Hematologic Malignancies

Steroid-Refractory Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Treatment Options and Nursing Care

Reduction of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Pilot Study of Essential Oils in the Autologous Blood and Marrow Transplantation Population

Treatment and Nursing for Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease

2022

Nutritional Support: Enteral Nutrition Pathway for Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Journey of a Patient with Multiple Myeloma Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

Low-Level Laser Therapy: A Literature Review of the Prevention and Reduction of Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation

Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: An Often Overlooked Clinical Entity

Understanding Amyloidosis: Unraveling the Complexities and Therapeutic Approaches for Oncology Nurses

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Aggressive Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Exploring Experiences of Bereaved Caregivers of Older Adult Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Telehealth Use in Rural North Carolina Counties: Perceptions Among Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

ONF

2023

An Integrative Review of Sex Differences in Quality of Life and Symptoms Among Survivors of Hematologic Malignancies

Integrating Palliative Care in Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation: A Qualitative Study Exploring Patient, Caregiver, and Clinician Perspectives

Facilitators of Multiple Myeloma Treatment: A Qualitative Study

2022

A Qualitative Study of the Everyday Impacts of Cognitive Difficulties After Stem Cell Transplantation

Virtual Reality for Symptom Management in Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Quality Improvement Initiative

A Phenomenologic Study of the Experiences of Pediatric Cancer Survivors After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

A Visual Case-Oriented Analysis of Stress-Related Symptoms in Caregivers of Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Recipients

Impact of a Hematologic Malignancy Diagnosis and Treatment on Patients and Their Family Caregivers

Richter Transformation Arising from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

ONS Voice

Below are examples of ONS Voice articles. Visit voice.ons.org to search for additional articles. 

2024

Even Low-Dose Radiation Increases Risk for Hematologic Cancer in Young Patients

2023

Reduce Racial Barriers and Care Inequities for Black and African American Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Financial Navigation During Hematologic Cancer Saves Patients and Caregivers $2,500

Nurse-Led Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinics Truncate Time for Testing, Treatment

Nurse Practitioner’s QI Project Standardizes Transplant and Cellular Therapy Nurse Coordinator Visit Scheduling

2022

CAR T-Cell Therapy Programs

I’m a Match: My Journey from Advanced Practice BMT Nurse to Stem Cell Transplant Donor

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