Understanding the Phases and Types of Clinical Trials
Posted on October 26, 2021 in BlogContent authored by Jessica Severt RN, BSN, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at Thompson Cancer Survival Center Clinical Trials: Phases and Types Did you know that most drugs go through at least 3 different levels of clinical trial testing before they are approved? It may also surprise you to know, that even after a drug is […]
Oncology Pharmacy: Tools of the Trade
Posted on October 4, 2021 in BlogContent authored by Kasey Smith, PharmD, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist Closed System Transfer Devices – What are they? Why do Thompson Oncology Group’s Pharmacists and Techs use them? To begin this discussion, and to understand how the Oncology Pharmacists’ and Techs’ use of CSTD impacts care, we must answer a different question: What are hazardous drugs? […]
5 Ways Oncology Pharmacists Keep You Safe
Posted on June 28, 2021 in BlogThis content was written by Nicholeah Lewallen, PharmD, BCPS Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer interact with many healthcare professionals and support services staff along their journey. They may see some providers only once or twice. Patients may see others regularly enough to think of them as family. There are some members of the […]
Welcome Sarah Harder, FNP-BC
Posted on April 21, 2017 in BlogSarah Harder, FNP-BC joins Thompson Oncology Group in Oak Ridge and Covenant Health, the region’s top-performing healthcare network.
Thompson Oncology Group Receives Accreditation from ASCO
Posted on March 31, 2016 in BlogThompson Oncology Group, a division of Thompson Cancer Survival Center, has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program (QCP™) certifies oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for cancer care. “This shows once again despite an extremely […]