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In an assessment of data from the International Network on Cancer registry, researchers determined that maternal 5-year survival for pregnant women with HL was comparable to that of their nonpregnant counterparts.
Researchers compared models for determining cumulative exposure of busulfan in adult and pediatric patients receiving the drug prior to allo-HCT.
A substudy of the PACIFIC trial sought to determine if low-grade pneumonitis associated with durvalumab should deter its use in patients with NSCLC.
Using a subset from the GeparOcto trial, researchers sought to determine if IV FCM was superior to physicians’ choice in treating chemotherapy-induced anemia in patients with breast cancer.
Researchers investigated the efficacy and safety of CHOP-like therapy for treatment-naïve patients with simultaneous diagnoses of NHL and HIV-positive.
Interviews with young cancer survivors revealed the 3 themes that define their concerns regarding the end of treatment.
Results of a novel program in which nurses fully provided services related to TIVADs, replacing use of PICC lines and improving patient quality of life and satisfaction.
A single-institution study is able to reproduce results of previous studies on the use of a scalp cooling system to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in patients with breast cancer receiving anthracycline and/or taxane-based therapies.
Researchers report on a study comparing the US cost and clinical benefit of recently approved cancer drugs with those in Europe.
Researchers present study findings that demonstrate the association between low-dose aspirin and risk for gastric or esophageal cancer at ESMO Congress 2019.
A pilot program investigated the value of systematic nurse-led consultations in lieu of physician-led consultations for both patients with gynecologic cancers and the nurse specialist consultants.
Analysis of a cohort from the KEYNOTE-240 trial showed that health-related quality of life for patients with HCC was similar across the 2 arms of the study.
Swedish researchers report on an app that facilitates symptom management, self-care, and communication with the cancer care team.
Emergency room admissions and reports of negative prognoses should prompt suicide prevention measures, according to results presented at ESMO Congress 2019.
A meta-analysis of 222 men with nonmetastatic male breast cancer confirmed that disease stage at diagnosis remains an important prognostic factor.
Results of an analysis that validated the use of the GVS to determine vulnerability in older patients with ovarian cancer.
The stigma patients with HIV face has been shown to negatively effect their experiences while undergoing cancer care.
Agreement between patient- and physician-reported adverse effects during phase 1 clinical trials varies from poor to fair.
Although cancer survivors report positive quality of life outcomes, patients with colorectal cancer tend to report dissatisfaction with their quality of life and at least one survivorship issue.
A study comparing amount of 5-FU found on connector devices and protective gloves demonstrated which device had the lowest contamination, as well as the importance of wearing personal protective equipment.
A literature search covering 30 years revealed a dearth of studies focused on the concept analysis of psychological distress in patients with advanced cancer.
An analysis of patients with NSCLC and brain metastases at diagnosis found intracranial pressure and seizures had no impact, but other neurologic defects had an effect on overall survival.
An assessment tool developed to capture adverse events in hospitalized patients with cancer identified not only a high rate of care-related harms but that only a small percentage of those were preventable.
Researchers identify trends in use of complementary medicine among patients with breast, colorectal, or lung cancer while participating in phase 3 clinical trials.
Patient-specific, individualized coaching was found to provide needed support for patients with recurrent breast cancer.
Researchers sought to determine if practicing Kegel exercises, a common pelvic-floor exercise, could prevent urinary and fecal incontinence in patients with prostate cancer.
Researchers sought to determine if chemotherapy and radiation therapy increased the risk of stomal complications in ostomy patients.
A quasi-experimental study sought to determine if early vaginal moisturizing eases vaginal dryness and pain associated with PDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
