Survivors of childhood cancers are at increased risk for prescription opioid misuse compared with their peers, a review of a claims database revealed. Among more than 8,000 patients age 21 or younger who had completed treatment for hematologic, central nervous system, bone, or gonadal cancers, survivors were significantly more likely than were their peers to have an opioid prescription, longer duration of prescription, and higher daily doses of opioids, and to have opioid prescriptions overlapping for a week or more, reported Xu Ji, PhD, of Emory University in Atlanta.

You no longer have to wait until Conference — APHON is hosting a virtual Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Program Instructor Course on June 11, from 10 am-5:45 pm CDT. The course is limited to 50 participants and registration must be received by May 24. The cost for attending is $685. Find more information and register.

Part of the self-care series Take time out each Tuesday for tips and tricks to taking care of yourself during tough times! Each week APHON will release a 5-15 minute video focusing on how to take care of yourself: mind, body & spirit. Each Tuesday, videos will be shared in the Self-Care and Resiliency Community , Instagram , the website and more .