Tag: oncology nurse

  • Using AI to Predict Pneumonitis Risk in Lung Cancer Patients

    Using AI to Predict Pneumonitis Risk in Lung Cancer Patients

    This is pretty cool- researchers found that AI could do a darn good job of predicting who might develop pneumonitis. This was among non-small cell lung cancer patients who were receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. A bit of background info: Pneumonitis is when lung tissue becomes inflamed and it can make it very difficult to breathe.…

  • 3 Things I Tell Patients to Bring to Chemo

    3 Things I Tell Patients to Bring to Chemo

    If you or someone you know is starting chemo, this one’s for you. People don’t always know what to bring. Here are the 3 things I tell people to bring along, especially for their first day and if they are going to be there a long day of treatment: #1 A blanket or hoodie Bring…