General Oncology

COVID-19 at 1 Year: Navigating Pandemic Fatigue

By

Sarah Paul, LMSW CancerCare

Publish Date March 18, 2021

These pointers can help oncology nurses as well as their patients cope with the challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Colorectal Cancer: What Your Patients Need to Know

By

Steve Fiorillo

Publish Date March 17, 2021

Although many Americans are at risk of developing colorectal cancer, they may not be aware of their own specific risk factors that they could have for it. What should medical professionals be teaching their patients about on regarding the risks, symptoms, detection, and prevention of colorectal cancer?

Indications Withdrawn as FDA Evaluates Several Accelerated Approvals

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

Publish Date March 17, 2021

To prove clinical benefit, the FDA requires manufacturers to conduct confirmatory trials, also known as a phase 4 studies.

Low Rate of Toxic Effects Among Patients With Collagen Vascular Disease Receiving Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Cancer

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date March 15, 2021

Researchers investigated the rate of adverse effects in patients with cancer and collagen vascular disease.

CDC Provides Guidance for Individuals Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

By

Diana Ernst, RPh

Publish Date March 9, 2021

Fully vaccinated individuals can visit with other fully vaccinated people, or unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease, indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing.