Darolutamide Plus ADT May Lower Hospitalization Rates, Slightly Prolong Stays in mHSPC
January 25th 2024Darolutamide plus androgen deprivation therapy and docetaxel in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may lower hospitalization rates but marginally longer lengths of stay vs treatment with placebo, androgen deprivation therapy, and docetaxel.
Informing Patients With Cancer on Available Resources Can Address Financial Toxicity
January 15th 2024Speaking with patients with cancer about financial toxicity, including available resources to help them pay for treatment and other necessities, can become a collaborative effort within an institution.
Remote Monitoring May Reduce Inpatient Admission Rates Among Patients Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy
December 10th 2023Remote patient monitoring following CAR T-cell therapy may reduce costs while allowing nurses to maintain a close eye on patient parameters, although more research is needed to refine the process of alerting virtual nurses of potential issues.
Real-World Data Supports Clinical Benefit of Tisagenlecleucel in Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell ALL
December 14th 2021Tisagenlecleucel evoked similar efficacy and a preferrable safety profile in children and adults with B-ALL being treated in a real-world analysis, compared with the clinical trial ELIANA.
Maria Lim, BSN, RN, OCN, BMTCN, Wins CURE's 2021 Extraordinary Healer for Oncology Nursing
June 14th 2021CURE Media Group also recognized Jennifer E. Giovanni, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, as winner of the Finest Hour Award, which highlights the dedi- cation and selflessness exhibited in frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lifestyle Medicine Clinic May Help Cancer Survivors Improve Their Diet, Physical Activity
April 20th 2021A clinic for patients with a history of cancer led by an advanced practice nurse and a dietician may empower patients to improve their lifestyles through diet and exercise, especially since it may have an impact on their outcomes and future risk for diseases.
Patients Need Better Treatment Education, Study Finds
January 31st 2021Although survivors and patients with lung cancer felt that they were involved in the treatment decision-making process, nearly half of them reported that they knew what their treatment options were before making a decision, according to results from a study presented at the 2020 World Conference on Lung Cancer Singapore.