Head and Neck Cancers Treatment Regimens
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Head and Neck Cancer
The Effect of Concurrent Implementation of a Nurse Navigator and Pretreatment Care Map on Time to Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Researchers report on implementation of a nurse navigator and pretreatment care plans on time from diagnosis to treatment for patients with head and neck cancers.
ASCO: Low-Dose Chemotherapy Benefits Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer
Elderly, frail receiving 60 percent of oxaliplatin/capecitabine dose have noninferior PFS, less toxicity.
Etiology and Management of Nasopharyngeal Hemorrhage After Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
[Cancer Management and Research] Chinese researchers present a review of a rare cancer and strategies for managing the most common adverse effect of its treatment.
Enhanced Reimbursement Incentives for Generic Cancer Drugs Found Not to Affect Prescribing Patterns
Critics of the study say they are not surprised by the study’s conclusions, as oncologists make treatment decisions based on best treatment course, not money.
Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders Seen With Head and Neck Cancers
Mental health disorders may be an adverse effect of head and neck cancer diagnosis, treatment, or treatment morbidities.
Role of Radiotherapy in the treatment of Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
[OncoTargets and Therapy] A review of the role of radiation therapy and potential prognostic factors for selecting patients for more radical treatment.
9/11 Responders May Have Higher Head and Neck Cancer Risk
Authors call for ongoing monitoring, treatment of those initially exposed.
Evolutionary Role of Chemotherapy in Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Literature-based Network Meta-analysis
[Cancer Management and Research] This network meta-analysis seeks to establish the optimal treatment in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Receiving Radioactive Iodine Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
[Cancer Management and Research] This research examines the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on health-related quality of life, depression, and anxiety in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer receiving radioactive iodine therapy.
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