Cemiplimab Granted Priority Review for Advanced NSCLC
Topline results from the trial showed that compared with chemotherapy, treatment with cemiplimab-rwlc reduced the risk of death by 32% in the overall trial population.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
New Guideline Issued for Managing Advanced Prostate Cancer
Three major medical organizations have issued recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of advanced prostate cancer, including metastatic hormone-sensitive disease and nonmetastatic and metastatic castration-resistant disease.
RSNA: Biennial Mammo Returns More Advanced-Stage Cancers
Annual mammography screening, used by most patients, yields smaller and less advanced cancers.
Palliative Sedation a Valid Option for Refractory Symptoms in End-stage Cancer
A prospective study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of palliative sedation for patients with terminal illnesses who experience refractory symptoms.
Various Aspects of Palliative Care Focus Associated With Different Outcomes In Cancer
In this evaluation of palliative care use, investigators were able to determine how the focus of palliative care – coping, treatment, or advanced care planning – influenced patients’ decisions on quality of life and decisions regarding chemotherapy and hospice care at the end of life.
Early Integration of Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer
Results of a nonblinded study demonstrate the value of incorporating early palliative care into oncologic care for patients with advanced cancer.
High Opioid Use Linked to Shorter Cancer Survival, Increased Health Care Use
Researchers sought to determine the link between opioid use among patients with advanced cancer and health care use such as urgent care, inpatient, and emergency room visits.
Nurses Must Be Experienced, Feel Competent When Providing End-of-Life Care
An analysis of select responses to a survey conducted by researchers from the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University identified oncology nurses’ comfort level in handling end-of-life care and patient education.
Outcomes Best With Discharge to Home vs PAC or Hospice in Advanced Cancer
In a prospective study, researchers assessed survival and quality of life measures for patients with advanced cancer in relation to where they are discharged from hospital: postacute care (PAC), hospice, or home without hospice.
Palliative Care Associated With Decreased Costs For Patients With Advanced Cancer
Previous studies have shown that patients with advanced cancer may experience some financial relief integrating palliative care with standard oncologic care, but these results were coincidental findings and have not yet been fully explored.
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