Joyce Pagan

Editor https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com

Joyce Pagan is the editor of Oncology Nurse Advisor, part of the Haymarket Oncology brands. Prior to taking the helm of Oncology Nurse Advisor, Joyce held many roles in medical publishing brands ranging from design, production, and editorial that served various specialties.

All articles by Joyce Pagan

General Oncology

Clinical Trial Participation May Not Improve Outcomes in Socioeconomically Deprived Areas

Joyce Pagan

September 20, 2019

Researchers demonstrated the significance of access to supportive and posttrial care as it relates to cancer survival among clinical trial participants.

General Oncology

CMS Increases Reimbursement Rate for Product Cost of CAR-T Therapy

Joyce Pagan

August 8, 2019

Fiscal year 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System from CMS includes an increase in the reimbursement rate for CAR-T therapy; however, it falls short of suggestions ASH had submitted to the agency.

General Oncology

Checklist Ensures Adherence to Recommended CAR-T Cell Administration Processes

Joyce Pagan

April 19, 2019

How one facility ensures compliance with a complex treatment protocol.

General Oncology

Clinical Photography Enhances Tumor Assessment Documentation

Joyce Pagan

April 18, 2019

A project at a large cancer center added clinical photography to patients’ EMR to create detailed documentation of treatment effectiveness over time.

A nurse evaluates a patient post-surgery.

General Oncology

Toolbox Enables Quick Response to Anticancer Therapy-Induced Hypersensitivity Reactions

Joyce Pagan

April 16, 2019

In this study, investigators analyzed internal hypersensitivity data from 2017, then developed a multidisciplinary subgroup within the Anticancer Therapy Council to improve response practices.

General Oncology

Genetic-Specific Navigator Helps Patients, Nongenetic Health Care Providers

Joyce Pagan

April 16, 2019

Genetic patient navigators have a positive effect on patient adherence to risk-mitigating health behaviors and nongenetic HCPs understanding of genetic risks.

Studies suggest acupuncture benefits patients with cancer, but limitations exist

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Acupuncture Improves Appetite in GI Tract Cancer

Kathy Boltz, PhD

Joyce Pagan

May 5, 2014

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA—Appetite was improved in patients with GI cancer who received acupuncture therapy, according to a study presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 39th Annual Congress.

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