Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

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Neoadjuvant nivolumab ‘promising’ in Merkel cell carcinoma

Author:: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Publish date: May 8, 2020

“To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine neoadjuvant anti-PD-1 therapy in MCC,” said lead author Suzanne Topalian, MD.

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Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19

Author:: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Publish date: March 26, 2020

The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.

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Cancer care and COVID-19 in Seattle, the first U.S. epicenter

Author:: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Publish date: March 23, 2020

Experts in Seattle provide recommendations for treating cancer patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Disruptions in cancer care in the era of COVID-19

Author:: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Publish date: March 20, 2020

Oncologists must weigh the risks of undertreating cancer against the risks of exposing patients to SARS-CoV-2.

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Should routine colon cancer screening start at 45, not 50?

Author:: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Publish date: February 24, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO — Experts disagree over the age at which to start colorectal cancer screening.

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‘Real-world’ data show CAR T therapies are cost effective

Author:: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN

Publish date: December 13, 2019

ORLANDO – An analysis of Medicare claims data found that treatment with CAR T-cell therapy was associated with fewer hospitalizations and shorter t...