Neoadjuvant Strategy Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Resection
Researchers find that total neoadjuvant therapy has a significant impact on survival for patients with borderline resectable or locally advanced PDAC.
Issues in Cancer Survivorship
Issues in Cancer Survivorship
Using Survivorship-Specific Exercise Programs to Help Patients Increase Their Daily Activity
A group of researchers explored the value of using an exercise program designed for cancer survivors to help them increase their daily activity levels.
Helping Patients Face the Challenge of Eating Healthy During Cancer Treatment
A review of the 2nd edition of the American Cancer Society’s What to Eat During Cancer Treatment, and catching up with Chef Pnina Peled at New York-Presbyterian Hospitals.
Brain Exercise Program Eases Chemobrain in Breast Cancer Survivors
Use of a computerized brain exercise program designed to help people sharpen their cognitive function was found to be effective against chemobrain in breast cancer survivors.
Proscription on Antiperspirant Use During Radiotherapy: Does the Advice Still Apply?
In a 2-pronged study, researchers determined that antiperspirant/deodorant use is a significant part of quality of life for patients with breast cancer, and the practice does not increase risk of skin reactions in the axilla.
Navigation at the End of Therapy: A Crucial Transition in Lymphoma Treatment
A nurse-led study explored the significance of nurse navigators for patients with lymphoma approaching their transition from acute care to survivorship care.
CNS Tumors in Childhood: Predicting Successful Independence in Adult Life
Researchers at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital sought to determine what indicators in survivors of CNS tumors can predict the survivor’s ability to live independently as an adult.
Fitness Wearables Are Finding a Place in Oncology Care
Wearable activity monitors offer oncology care teams an unbiased glimpse into patients’ health behaviors and improved reports on performance status.
Choice of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Affects Satisfaction, Quality of Life
A prospective trial with more than 2000 women who underwent mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction sought to determine patient satisfaction with their breasts and quality of life annually over 4 years after their procedure.
Exercise Habits Influence Mortality in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
A multinational retrospective study investigated the long term effects of exercise intensity and frequency on all-cause and cause-specific mortality among adult survivors of childhood cancers.
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