Conor Killmurray
Articles
Black Patients With Breast Cancer Experience Higher Rate of Treatment Modifications or Discontinuations
December 10, 2021
Article
Treatment modifications were inconsistent among White and Black patients with breast cancer. However, the use of a multiscale biophysical modeling platform may be useful in informing treatment modification decisions.
Regorafenib Plus Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Treating Advanced HCC
June 28, 2021
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A study of 2 cohorts shows that the combination of regorafenib and pembrolizumab is effective in generating anti-tumor activity in patients with HCC.
Managing GI AEs in Metastatic Breast Cancer
December 15, 2020
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Gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events (AEs) that occurred in patients with metastatic breast cancer who were treated with oral paclitaxel and encequidar can be managed by the use of 5- HT3 inhibitors and early intervention with loperamide, according to research presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Essential Visits or Telemedicine During COVID-19: Expert Offers Advice
July 28, 2020
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As COVID-19 cases continued to increase across the United States at the onset of the pandemic, many elective treatments and routine visits to hospitals and clinics were canceled or moved online. For patients with cancer, this has led to a transition to telehealth to make up for canceled visits. But not all visits can be conducted over a video call, mainly, cancer screenings.
Options Expand for Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
June 09, 2020
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Brad S. Kahl, MD, discusses the unique challenges that occur when treating patients with indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Smoking Cessation Before a Lung Cancer Diagnosis Improves Outcomes
May 17, 2020
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People who quit smoking at any time, even up to 2 years before a lung cancer diagnosis, have increased chances of survival after their diagnosis, according to data during a 2020 ASCO Virtual Scientific Program press briefing.
Nurses Face Challenge of Closing Gap in Geriatric Care
February 16, 2020
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As the number of elderly oncology patients rises rapidly, nurses need training to properly assess their needs.
Preparing Nurses for the 'Silver Tsunami'
December 16, 2019
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There's a title wave of older adults flooding the healthcare system. Hear from two oncology nurses on how practitioners can be preapred to give high-quality care.
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Shows More Promising Results in Patients with Melanoma
December 06, 2019
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Recent findings showed patients with advanced melanoma had a favorable complete response to nivolumab and ipilimumab due to potential biomarkers in the disease.
Nurses Lacking Education in Palliative Care Experience Moral Distress
December 04, 2019
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New findings show that while nurses need to provide more palliative care to patients, they are not prepared to do so, leading to high levels of moral distress.