General Oncology

Rehabilitation Intervention Improved Cognitive Function, Decreased Loneliness for Cancer Survivors

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date January 26, 2022

Researchers sought to determine if a virtual, group-based rehabilitation program could improve perception of cognitive function, behavior, and feelings of loneliness in patients with cancer.

Cancer Pain Self-Management Support Not Meeting Patient Needs, Preferences

By

Jennifer Larson

Publish Date January 21, 2022

Researchers surveyed patients with cancer to determine whether cancer pain self-management support meets their needs and preferences during the transition to home and self-care.

Sitting, Inactivity Increase Death Risk Among Cancer Survivors

Publish Date January 14, 2022

Risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity.

Oral Antiviral Treatments for COVID-19: Molnupiravir and Paxlovid

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

Publish Date January 13, 2022

Concise drug information for molnupiravir and Paxlovid; the FDA granted Emergency Use to both oral antiviral therapies.

Supporting Patients and Families During the Holidays: Safe Gatherings and Reducing Isolation

By

Victoria Puzo, LMSW CancerCare

Publish Date December 29, 2021

Researchers sought to determine a balanced and safe way for patients with cancer to gather with friends and family during the COVID-19 pandemic.