Interactive Health Literacy Influences Patients’ Lung Cancer Symptom Self-Management
A cross-sectional study explored how patients with lung cancer obtain disease and symptom information, and the impact this has on their self-management.
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CBT Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Improves Body Image Distress
A randomized study sought to demonstrate whether a video-based telemedicine CBT approach would benefit survivors of head and neck cancer experiencing body image distress.
AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption
American Medical Association House of Delegates will advocate for equitable and accessible telehealth post-COVID-19.
CDC Plans Cellphone COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking System
Health checks will be done by text messages and email every day during the first week after vaccination.
Machine Learning Helped Predict Short-Term Cancer Mortality
Use of the algorithm could lead to improved use of supportive care.
Patients With Cancer and Physicians Reported Satisfaction With Telemedicine Care
Despite some concerns, a survey of physicians and patients with cancer at a Houston cancer center showed satisfaction among both groups.
Wearable Technology Associates Activity With Risk Factors in Older Patients With Cancer
SARP, a novel wearable monitoring platform, gave clinicians a supplementary opportunity to monitor patient health and assess risk in patients of advanced age undergoing treatment for cancer.
Seven Things to Consider When Transitioning to Telemedicine During COVID-19
The use of telemedicine has been surging since the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with millions of Americans now using this medium for connecting with their clinicians, according to a report that appeared in Kaiser Health News.1 The increase in use of this modality can be attributed to fears of contracting COVID-19, social distancing…
Few mHealth Apps Are Specific to Radiotherapy, But Helpful Tools Are Available
A decade since the first wave of mobile device health apps hit the market there remain few designed specifically for patients who are undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. This review offers some useful tools available for patient education, organization, and coping.
App Offers Improved Cancer and Self Care, Enhancing Communication With Oncology Care Team
Swedish researchers report on an app that facilitates symptom management, self-care, and communication with the cancer care team.
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