NCCN Composes a Toolkit to Help Oncology Health Care Providers Manage Stress During COVID-19 Crisis
A key element of these recommendations is selective exposure to news relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Oncology
Young Cancer Survivors Have More Financial, Food Insecurity
Cancer survivors aged 18 to 39 have consistently higher ‘very worried’ levels about retirement, bills.
One Hospital’s Approach to Addressing the Heparin Shortage
A conservation and waste reduction approach was used to reduce heparin use at a major medical center.
Advance Care Planning Quality Improvement in the Setting of Metastatic Cancer
ACP is defined an ongoing and voluntary process to facilitate patient communication regarding their values, goals, and preferences for future medical care.
Current Best Practices to Facilitate the Management of COVID-19 at Cancer Care Institutions
The authors of this article described the COVID-19 crisis as the “health care challenge of our generation.”
Fast-Track Clinic, Communications Reduce Infusion Clinic Wait Times
After identifying bottlenecks at a VA hospital infusion clinic in Alabama, better communications and establishing a fast-track clinic for some patients led to a 23% reduction in infusion clinic wait times.
The Role of Rehabilitation Throughout Cancer Treatment
Many common physical and cognitive impairments experienced by patients with cancer can be addressed by rehabilitation. However, many patients are not aware of how and when its benefits can be had.
Case Report Details Continued Cancer Treatment During COVID-19 Infection
The patient recovered from pneumonia and stable disease was observed.
Proportion of Women in Oncology Leadership Positions Remains Low
Of 6030 faculty members, 35.9% were women, researchers found.
Concerns Related to Food Access, Nonmedical Expenses Higher in Younger Cancer Survivors Compared With Older Survivors
Increasing attention is being paid to social determinants of health in cancer survivors.
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