Episode 156: The History of Genomics in Cancer Care

ONS member Kathleen Calzone, PhD, RN, AGN-BC, FAAN, research geneticist at the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research, member of the ONS Genomics Advisory Board, and member of the National Capital Area ONS Chapter, joins Stephanie Jardine, BSN, RN, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, to discuss the history of genomics in cancer care. AstraZeneca sponsored this podcast episode, which is brought to you by ONS.

Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod

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Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today’s episode:

• Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.
• Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 39: Understanding Genomics in Oncology Nursing
• Oncology Nursing Podcast Episode 112: Navigating Genomics and Its Effect on Cancer Care
• ONS Voice article: Harnessing the Power of Genes
• ONS Voice article: Genetic Disorder Reference Sheet: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Hereditary Cancers
• ONS Voice article: Get Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Genomics and Cancer Questions
• ONS Voice article: Help Patients Understand Genomic Variants of Unknown Significance
• ONS Voice article: The Story of Henrietta Lacks Sheds Light on Ethical Considerations in Genetic Testing
• ONS Genomics and Precision Oncology Learning Library
• Genetics/Genomics Competency Center
• National Cancer Institute PDQ® summaries on genetics
• National Human Genome Research Institute