Christina Mattina
Articles
Palliative Care: When Patients Understand It, They Are More Likely to Use It
April 11, 2017
Article
A recent study determined that an education initiative could help to ease worries patients with cancer may have about palliative care, thus improving quality of life.
Smoking Cessation "Not a One-and-Done" Event for Patients With Cancer
March 31, 2017
Article
For patients with cancer, smoking cessation should include counseling and pharmacology. Encouragement throughout, especially if a patient relapses is important.
Patients Accurately Self-Report Adverse Events in Cancer Trials and Welcome the Opportunity
February 24, 2017
Article
A recent study found that most patients are able to accurately self-report adverse events during clinical trials, if given the opportunity.