General Oncology

Series of COVID-19 Autopsies Reveal Platelet-Rich Multiorgan Thrombi

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date July 15, 2020

In a number of COVID-19 autopsies, thrombosis of multiple organs was a prominent feature, regardless of timing of disease course and anticoagulation status.

Rise Seen in U.S. COVID-19 Deaths

Publish Date July 15, 2020

Seven-day rolling average for daily reported deaths in the U.S. up from 578 two weeks ago to 664 on July 10.

Less Frequent Vital Signs Monitoring in Low-Risk Hematology-Oncology Patients Is Safe

By

Joyce Pagan

Publish Date July 14, 2020

Nurse-led protocol maintains hematology-oncology patient safety with VSM extended to once every 8 hours.

American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines

Publish Date July 14, 2020

Vaccination should be routinely offered at age 9 to 12 years; catch-up vaccination recommended through age 26.

Negative Effects of Exercise Intolerance in Long-Term Cancer Survivors

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date July 10, 2020

Long-term survivors of childhood cancers with exercise intolerance may have emotional distress, less social role achievement, and worse HRQOL.