Marcia Grant, R.N., D.N.S.c., F.A.A.N. is a Professor and the Director of Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center. Her primary program of research focuses on symptom management and quality of life in cancer patients. Dr. Grant’s current studies focus on the effects of advance practice nurse-led post discharge teaching and follow-up for bone marrow transplant survivors, quality of life in ostomy patients, and improving end-of-life and cancer survivor care. She is Principal Investigator of the NCI funded study Disseminating End-of-Life Education to Cancer Centers (DELEtCC) and an NCI project titled Survivorship Education for Quality Cancer Care. She is also a Co-Investigator for the ELNEC projects.
Disseminating End of Life Education to Cancer Centers
This training project aims to improve end of life care in community and NCI designated cancer centers through four national conferences for cancer center interdisciplinary teams.
Survivorship Education for Quality Cancer Care
The primary aim of this training proposal is to improve quality of care and quality of life for cancer survivors. The primary aim of this proposal will be achieved through four annual workshops for two representatives each from 50 cancer treatment centers.
Standardized Nursing Intervention Protocol for HCT Patients
The overall goal of this research is to improve outcomes for patients undergoing HCT by testing a Standardized Nursing Intervention Protocol for HCT Patients that integrates interdisciplinary patient teaching content.
QOL, Symptoms and Management in Children With Advanced Cancer
The overall objective of this project is to examine the symptoms, management, and outcomes for children with cancer at an advanced stage with the goal of improving the quality of life for these children. Loma Linda University is the lead institution, with COH, Children’s LA, and Children’s Orange County as participating sites.
Integration of Palliative Care in Use of Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
The purpose of this study is to integrate palliative care practices into the treatment of ovarian cancer by intra-peritoneal chemotherapy.
End of Life Nursing Education through Graduate Programs
The primary aim is to improve end of life care for patients through the preparation of nurses in graduate programs.
Oncology Nursing Education for End of Life
The primary aim of this proposal is to improve end of life care for cancer patients through the national network of oncology nurses in chapters of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).
Barriers to Pain and Fatigue Management
This project evaluates current management of pain and fatigue in medical oncology and then tests a “Passport” intervention involving the education of patients and professionals and implementation of standardized care for treatment of these symptoms.
Cancer Center Support Grant
The purpose of this center grant is to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality by providing an organizational structure and administration that enhances the quality and interdisciplinary nature of competitively funded cancer research activities. Dr. Grant is Co-leader of Cancer Control and Population Science.