Last week, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize marijuana for non-medical use. Many nurses, especially those in oncology, have had years of experience of with patients using the substance for pain relief. More than 6,000 studies have linked cannabis with combating nausea, stimulating appetites and managing chronic ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the 12th installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 12: Hair Loss as a Family Event December 3, 2011 My sister-in-law, a very compassionate ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the ninth installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 9: Against All Odds November 10, 2011 I saw my wonderful medical oncologist. He has ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the eighth installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 8: A Sixth Sense November 7, 2011 Mood swings. Up and down. Up and down. Trying to ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the seventh installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 7: Worthwhile Adjustments November 4, 2011 Four days out from my surgery. Still ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the sixh installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 6: A Rare Occurence November 3, 2011 I received the news yesterday. Waiting by the phone, ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the fifth installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 5: Down, But Not Out November 2, 2011 Red-hot fiery anger.  That’s what I’m ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the fourth installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey.  Entry 4: The Waiting Game October 29, 2011 I’m going back to that dark place; that ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the third installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 3: Too Much of a Bad Thing October 23, 2011 Every day is another test: bone scan, chest ...

Nancy Cohen, BSN, RN, has graciously shared her personal journal, in which she writes about doing battle with cancer for the second time in her life. This is the second installment of a weekly blog that will enable readers to join her on the journey. Entry 2: The Waiting Game October 19, 2011 I guess I’ve always had this unrealistic expectation ...