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Cancer Screening May Not Extend Patients’ Life Spans

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Leah Lawrence

A meta-analysis that included more than 2.1 million people suggested that recommended cancer screening may not extend patients’ life spans.

Risk of CVD Events in Cancer Survivors Affected by Smoking Patterns After Diagnosis

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Researchers identified patterns of smoking habits after a cancer diagnosis and the associated risks of cardiovascular events.

Fear of Cancer Recurrence Therapy Improved Outcomes for Survivors of Cancer

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Researchers sought to determine if fear of recurrence therapy could improve outcomes for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancers.

Underserved Populations Less Likely to Receive Complex Multiteam System Care

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Jessica Nye, PhD

An analysis of SEER-Medicare data revealed disparities in access to multiteam care for patients with multiple chronic conditions in underserved populations.

Best Practices for Effective MPN Case Management in the Outpatient Setting

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The symptoms and care needs of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms are discussed in a report on effective care management for these patients.

Posttreatment Benefits of ONNs on Hospital Admissions, ED Visits Limited

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Investigators sought to determine the effect of oncology nurse navigator involvement on posttreatment ED visits and hospitalizations for patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy.

Assisting Survivors Through Grief After the Loss of a Co-Parent to Cancer

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Vicki Moore, PhD

A qualitative study sought to investigate the challenges faced by a surviving parent of dependent children after the cancer-related death of a co-parent.

Program Increases ACP Completion Rates for Patients With Metastatic Cancer

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Jennifer Larson

Researchers sought to increase completion rates for advanced care planning and advanced directives for patients with metastatic cancer.

Use of Life Expectancy as a Criterion to Discontinue Cancer Screenings

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Vicki Moore, PhD

A survey study sought to examine physician attitudes about using a life expectancy of less than 10 years as a criterion for discontinuing cancer screening.

Transportation Barriers Increase Risk of ED Visits, Death in Cancer Patients

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Leah Lawrence

Cancer patients with barriers to transportation have an increased risk of emergency department visits, cancer-specific mortality, and all-cause mortality, a new study suggests.