August 2015
Bringing You the Latest Updates From the Year's Largest Oncology Conference
August 25, 2015
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From the Chairman
When some 30,000 oncology practitioners, researchers, and patient advocates gather each year for the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), we've come to count on some pretty important research updates emerging from that gathering. This year's meeting-ASCO's 51st-proved no exception.
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Moving Toward Improved Outcomes
August 24, 2015
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Feature Story
The diagnosis of peritoneal carcinomatosisis can be devastating, but a combination of cytoreductive surgical resection and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy has the potential to provide some patients with long-term survival.
Penile Rehabilitation in Prostate Cancer Patients
August 19, 2015
Article
Partner Perspectives
While controversial, advances in understanding how prostate cancer treatments impact the physiology of erections have led to increased interest in penile rehabilitation interventions for these patients.
Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiomyopathy
August 13, 2015
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Partner Perspectives
Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is defined as a poisonous or detrimental effect upon the heart that can delay cancer treatment, decrease survival, and increase morbidity.
Beyond BRCA: The Promise-and Peril-of Multigene Panel Testing
August 12, 2015
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Feature Story
The abundance of new genetic tests, while beneficial in many ways, also has limitations.
More Patients Tracking Health Data With Wearable Technology
August 06, 2015
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Nurse's Notes
Potential benefits of wearable technology include reducing obesity, improving sleep quality, prompt detection of health issues, and ongoing monitoring of vital signs or medication adherence.
Perspective Is Everything … a Turning of the Tables
August 04, 2015
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Feature Story
An oncology nurse navigator learns just how essential the role is, when her own husband is diagnosed with melanoma and a colleague provided just the right support.