Oncology nurses can dismantle ageism by providing person-centered care to all patients, no matter their age. ONS member Sarah H. Kagan PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, AOCN®, FGSA, FAAN, Lucy Walker Honorary Term Professor of Gerontological Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania and gerontology clinical nurse specialist in the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, both in Philadelphia, and member of the Philadelphia ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss nursing considerations for older patients with cancer.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today’s episode:

The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities.
Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 72: Caring for Older Adults With Cancer
ONS Voice article: What You Need to Know About Caring for Geriatric Patients With Cancer
ONS Voice article: Older Adults With Cancer
ONS course: Advanced Practice Care Considerations for the Older Adult With Cancer
ONS webinar: Geriatric Oncology Principles Helpful in Caring for Older Adults
Age-Friendly Health Systems
Alzheimers and Dementia Blog
Alzheimer's Association
Cancer and Aging Research Group
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
International Society for Geriatric Oncology

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Episode 198: Age-Friendly Cancer Care Considerations for Oncology Nurses