Single-Dose Brachytherapy Effective for Prostate Cancer
Two-year and three-year biochemical progression-free survival rate of 100 percent for low-risk disease.
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Outcomes Worse for Cancer Patients Seen at Noncancer EDs
Patients who visit ED at alternative hospital or noncancer center at increased risk for worse outcomes.
Hand Hygiene Compliance Poor in Task Transitions
Hand hygiene compliance was 50.8 percent when health care workers moved from dirtier to cleaner tasks.
Some Patients With Imminently Fatal Cancer Undergo Treatment
Treatment patterns for patients newly diagnosed with metastatic lung, colorectal, breast, or pancreatic cancer who died within one month of diagnosis were examined.
Colorectal Neoplasia Risk Up for Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors
Prevalence higher for advanced adenomas, advanced serrated lesions, serrated polyposis syndrome.
CDC Clarifies Guideline on Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
Guideline aims to ensure that clinicians and patients consider all safe and effective treatment options.
Reasons for TKI Discontinuation ID’d in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Treatment-free remission maintained in 14 of 21 patients who discontinued tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use High in Cancer Patients
One-third of cancer patients, survivors use CAM; 29.3 percent do not disclose CAM use to their doctor
Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers.
FDA: Breast Density Must Be Reported to Women During Mammograms
Proposed rule would also tighten FDA regulation of mammogram facilities.
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