Knowledge of Cancer Risk, Health Promotion Varies Widely
Gap by socioeconomic status seen in international survey.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Many Cancer Patients Interested in Pathology Consultations
Study finds patients have a strong interest in learning about their diagnosis.
Patients With Cancer Need More Info on Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Thirty-seven percent of patients experience radiation adverse effects they wished they had known more about RT.
Many Trust Doctors, Nurses Over Other Sources of Health Advice
Although most people agree that vaccines are safe, the proportion is lower in high-income regions.
Counseling Patients on Oral Chemotherapy
What are some tips for speaking to patients about adherence to oral cancer medications?
Patients and Caregivers Worry About Cost of Cancer Care
Survey also shows that Americans may be misinformed about alternative treatments for cancer.
Younger Patients Need Education on Contraceptive Use During Breast Cancer Treatment
A study from the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología demonstrated a potential need for education on fertility and contraceptive use among young women with breast cancer.
Crowdfunding for Cancer Treatments Could Exploit Vulnerable Patients
Money raised for cancer-related appeals is on the increase; but some money funds alternative therapies that have been discredited.
Internet Browsing for Cancer Information Emphasizes Visual Appeal Over Accuracy
Information patients find online can be a great concern for oncology nurses, especially when a diagnosis has an uncertain prognosis. In this follow-up study, researchers in Boston sought to determine the quality of the online resources patients with cancer, particularly pancreas, are finding.
NCCIH HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products
NIH app provides patients with scientific, research-driven info on safety, side effects, and herb-drug interactions.
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