Genetics training improves care and reduces unnecessary testing
Counseling from a health care professional trained in genetics before genetic testing takes place may improve the quality of health care.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Brain mets: Time for a new approach
A blue-ribbon team of national experts stated that professional pessimism and out-of-date myths rather than current science may compromise the care of patients with brain cancer.
How the immune system is unleashed to fight cancer
Cancer cells hide from the body’s natural defenses. This overview explains how immunotherapeutic strategies expose cancer cells to the immune system.
A novel way to get patients to eat their fruits and vegetables: Have them grow their own!
A novel program helps patients with cancer eat better by helping them grow their own fruits and vegetables.
A review of radiotherapy-induced hypopituitarism
Some patients undergoing radiotherapy for cancers of the head, neck, and brain are at risk for endocrinopathies. This article reviews the risks, detection, and management of radiotherapy-induced hypopituitarism.
Not all grapefruits have the same effect on drug metabolism
The furanocoumarins in grapefruits interact with some medications—does eating a grapefruit allow for lower drug dosages?
CRF relief: Exercise still trumps pharmaceutical interventions
Recent studies show the evidence continues to support exercise and holistic measures as the most effective intervention for cancer-related fatigue.
Bridging cancer care for the older adult patient
The special needs of older adult patients and caregivers, who are usually also older persons, can be a nursing challenge. These tips will ensure you are communicating effectively with this patient population.
Answering the unanswerable
Sometimes the best answer to a patient’s question is quiet support. Can you recognize when no words are needed?
Game changer for leukemia therapy
Cancer cells decide whether to live or die after a short period of intense exposure to targeted therapy, opposing the current requirement for continuous treatment, according to a new study.
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