ONS Congress 2022

Task Force Improves Mediport Infection Rates in Ambulatory Patients With Cancer

A plan for reducing mediport infections in ambulatory patients was described at the 2022 ONS Congress.

Engaging Patients to Improve Genetic Risk Assessment and Testing

Preliminary results of a study comparing outreach methods for engaging patients in genetic risk assessment and testing are presented.

Benefits of Survivorship Clinic Outweigh Potential Costs

Survivorship clinics offer benefits for patients, health care providers, and health care organizations, research suggests.

Health-Promoting Behaviors: A Measure of Caregiver Burden in the Cancer Setting

Researchers sought to classify health-promoting behavior levels among family caregivers of patients with cancer and to identify risk factors for low levels.

Addressing Fertility Risks and Preservation in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer

A team of oncology clinicians sought to identify barriers to fertility discussions with AYA patients and implement strategic changes to eliminate those barriers.

Potential of Cannabis, Cannabinoid Products in Managing Cancer Symptom Burden

Researchers conducted a literature search for evidence of the effects of medical marijuana products on symptom burden in patients with cancer.