Risk for left-sided CRCs is higher
The risk of new or missed left-sided colorectal cancers is higher after flexible sigmoidoscopy than following colonoscopy.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Cancer toll is greater on bisexual and gay adults
An analysis of data revealed disparities in reports of cancer diagnoses and health quality among gay, lesbian, and bisexual adult cancer survivors.
Cognitive problems are long lasting in HCT patients
Although many people who undergo allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation recover significant cognitive function posttransplantation, survivors may still experience deficits 5 years later.
Dactinomycin trumps methotrexate for GTN
One dose of dactinomycin every 2 weeks results in a higher complete response rate than a weekly dose of methotrexate, the more commonly used drug.
New treatments for pancreatic cancer
FOLFIRINOX was more effective than gemcitabine in increasing survival and delaying disease progression in metastatic pancreatic cancer, plus new indications for everolimus and sunitinib.
Oncology Nurse Advisor Forum – May/June 2011
The Forum answers questions on the effects of antidepressants on tamoxifen and smoking while on chemotherapy.
Sunshine, summertime, and a reminder about skin cancers
Summer is when many people intentionally increase their sun exposure and their risk for skin cancer; therefore, this is a good time to review the facts.
Clinical data on Hawaiian noni fruit
What data are there to support the use of noni in oncology patients? Can it be incorporated safely with chemotherapy?
Facing the challenges of cancer treatment as a young adult
Young adults often have to manage their cancer care on their own. They need helpful resources that address their particular issues.
Déjà vu: How I remember to listen
The patient’s daughter had been through the discharge process before. But she struggled with accepting her recurrent feelings. The nurse did, too.
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