Low Prostate Cancer-Specific Mortality Seen for Men With Localized Disease
Prostate cancer-specific mortality was low for men randomly assigned to active monitoring, prostatectomy, or radiotherapy.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Fear of Cancer Recurrence Therapy Improved Outcomes for Survivors of Cancer
Researchers sought to determine if fear of recurrence therapy could improve outcomes for survivors of breast and gynecologic cancers.
Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Cancer Survival Using Data From a Single Consultation
Artificial intelligence can predict survival in cancer patients using information from a patient’s initial consultation with an oncologist, a study suggests.
Vaginal CO2 Laser Therapy Likely Not Effective for GSM in Breast Cancer Survivors
A randomized trial evaluated the effectiveness of CO2 laser for genitourinary syndrome of menopause in breast cancer survivors, compared with sham laser therapy.
Gaps in Understanding of Palliative Care Hinders Its Use Among Nurse Practitioners
Researchers investigated potential gaps in understanding of palliative care among nurse practitioners in oncology at a large US-based cancer center.
The Significance of Clonal Hematopoiesis in Pediatric Cancer Survivors
Clonal hematopoiesis occurs more often in pediatric cancer survivors; is associated with exposures to alkylating agents, radiation, bleomycin.
COG Guidelines Improve Parental Discharge Education for Children With Newly Diagnosed Cancer
A study evaluated implementation of Children’s Oncology Group recommendations for education delivery to parents of children with newly diagnosed cancer.
Female Cancer Survivors Experience Accelerated Declines in Physical Function
Physical function remains below that of age-matched controls even five years later.
Charlson-Deyo Comorbidity Index Independent Predictor of Survival in Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Researchers sought to show an association between Charlson-Deyo Comorbidity Index and survival outcomes.
How to Support Cancer Patients and Caregivers in the Workplace
Experts outline ways in which health care providers and employers can support cancer patients and caregivers in the workplace.
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