Breast Cancer Risk, Coffee Consumption, and Postdiagnosis Survival.

This short review summarizes two studies that explore the association between coffee consumption, breast cancer, and mortality. The researchers found possible protective effects of coffee consumption and no association between coffee and increased risk of breast cancer. Nurses can help women who consume coffee to understand the current research regarding the relationship between coffee consumption, breast cancer risk, and mortality. Nurses can recommend referral to registered dietitians for comprehensive counseling on diet and cancer. Nurses can collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to help facilitate research regarding the association between coffee and breast cancer.

Therapeutic Communication . . . or Lack Thereof.

Active listening, building rapport, and therapeutic communication are the foundation of delivering high-quality care.