Sitting, Inactivity Increase Death Risk Among Cancer Survivors
Risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity.
General Oncology
Oral Antiviral Treatments for COVID-19: Molnupiravir and Paxlovid
Concise drug information for molnupiravir and Paxlovid; the FDA granted Emergency Use to both oral antiviral therapies.
Supporting Patients and Families During the Holidays: Safe Gatherings and Reducing Isolation
Researchers sought to determine a balanced and safe way for patients with cancer to gather with friends and family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oncologic Home Hospitalization Preferred by Participants in Both Study Arms
A study found positive patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes with oncologic home hospitalization compared with standard ambulatory cancer care.
The Importance of Equity in Addressing Disparities in Health Care
Equality assures that everyone receives the same thing, but equity assures that everyone gets what they need.
How Has COVID-19 Affected Breast Cancer Screening in Low-Income Populations?
Women in low-income populations may be at a higher risk of breast cancer mortality due to access barriers. How has COVID-19 affected their ability to get breast cancer screenings?
Fosnetupitant Noninferior to Fosaprepitant for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
A head-to-head comparison was conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of fosnetupitant with fosaprepitant in combination with palonosetron and dexamethasone.
Types of Bias and the Effects on Care, Decision Making for Black Cancer Survivors
A new report describes biases that may influence care and counseling for patients, and strategies to mitigate disparities in patient education about adverse effects.
Radiotherapy Not Likely to Increase Toxic Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Researchers assessed the relationship between concomitant radiotherapy and ICI therapy and the need for corticosteroids in patients with lung cancer or melanoma.
Factors Associated With Low Palliative Care Consultation in Hospitalized Patients at the End of Life
Researchers sought to determine whether palliative care was different for patients with hematological malignancies than for those with other malignancies.
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