Tablet-based system of care aids autonomy for patients on their journey to survivorship
Novel program provides patients with a computer tablet preloaded with app and links to information, data, and providers specific to their care.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Early mammography supported
New findings that run counter to federal recommendations indicate that women should be encouraged to initiate regular mammographic screening before age 50 years.
Swallowing exercises help keep throat open during head-and-neck radiation
Persons with head and neck cancer who are undergoing radiation or chemoradiation can preserve swallow function by exercising involved muscles before, during, and after treatment.
Existing treatment may stop tamoxifen-induced fog
Researchers have not only confirmed that tamoxifen induces cognitive dysfunction in users, they have also found an existing treatment that can prevent this adverse effect.
IOM responds to cancer care crisis
The US cancer care delivery system is in crisis and changes across the board are urgently needed to improve the quality of cancer care, concludes the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies in its new report.
Lung cancer: Guidelines, new drugs improve outcomes
Advances in treatments, better risk assessment, and effective supportive care are leading to better outcomes for patients with lung cancer.
Easing patients’ transition to survivorship
Survivorship plans should be based on patients’ answers to these basic questions about their goals and wishes after treatment ends.
Secondary cancers: When treatment increases the risk of disease
Which cancer treatments can cause other cancers later in life?
A partnership with cosmetics helps rebuild positive body images in patients with cancer
These programs are designed to help patients rebuild a positive self body image and cope with the physical effects of cancer and treatments.
Working through all the cancer diagnosis ‘what if’s
A positive attitude can help patients cope in difficult situations. But what can nurses do when positivity is used to cloud reality?
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