For oncology clinicians and practices who want to meet new standards for more patient-centered cancer care, they need to do a better job of engaging patients more fully in their care planning and make patient-reported outcomes an integral part of cancer treatment research.
The patient-powered research registry ABOUT aims to increase knowledge about the best prevention, diagnostic, and treatment approaches for those affected directly or indirectly by hereditary cancer risk.
Although it is important for clinicians and their patients who are receiving anticancer treatment to discuss patients' fertility preservation options, a new study has found that whether these conversations take place and, importantly, whether ensuing action is taken, depends on a number of factors.
A new study has uncovered notable disparities in uptake of adjuvant breast cancer therapies in the Appalachian region of the United States, suggesting targeted intervention strategies may help to improve outcomes for this population of women.
Discussion is an integral component of the cancer treatment plan.
A new study is raising questions about the benefits of chemotherapy for patients with end-stage cancer, finding that in terms of quality of life, for many patients it does more harm than good.
A group of 118 well-known cancer experts have come together to spotlight the escalating costs of cancer treatment with an aim to galvanize patients and grassroots advocates to make their voices heard.
A phase III trial evaluating the efficacy of nivolumab (Opdivo) for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma has been stopped early after the immunotherapy agent demonstrated a survival advantage over the comparator drug, everolimus (Afinitor), in the CheckMate-025 trial.
Women living in certain areas of the United States may face health risks due to their limited access to specialized gynecologic cancer care.
Laurel Sopher was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant at 15 weeks. Laurel's son, Alexander, was born in 2000. Laurel also delivered twin boys in 2004.
ASCO task force develops a framework to guide discussions.
When it comes to coordinating care for patients with cancer, a nurse with oncology certification needs to play a central role in the process.
More than anything, I want to be a part of finding a cure for lung cancer and many other cancers-not just for me, but also for my children, their children, and all our future generations.
Breast cancer survivors are more likely to experience weight gain than cancer-free women of the same age and menopausal status, according to a recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Study will feature six key areas of focus; advisory board of oncology experts to guide research and analysis.
Findings of a new study show that failure to follow professional practice guidelines for weight-based chemotherapy dosing can lead to poorer survival in women with ovarian cancer.
This summer the Cancer Support Community is hosting four "Frankly Speaking About Cancer" webinars on a variety of different topics to help your patients live well with cancer.
Certain subgroups of patients with advanced non¬–small cell lung cancer have a new frontline treatment option following the FDA's approval July 13 of gefitinib (Iressa).
Law would equalize patients' out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy.
The truth is, sugar does not "feed" cancer cells any differently than sugar "feeds" all normal cells in our bodies, but as always, the key is moderation.
Younger cancer survivors who hope to start or add to their families need more and better information from their healthcare providers about adoption.
Although the entire medical community recognizes the importance of smoking cessation- both for cancer prevention and cardiopulmonary health-supporting patients in their efforts to cease smoking is generally not done well.
A listing of prerecorded webinars on important topics in pancreatic cancer including research, treatment, and expert guidance on nutrition.
Innovative models for palliative care delivery and primary palliative care training are springing up to address the mismatch between the demand for this care and the capacity to deliver it.
Researchers have identified three "hotspots" in the United States where progress on reducing death rates from colorectal cancer have lagged, shining a light on areas of the country where efforts to increase screening uptake and promote healthier lifestyles could make a big difference.
Though having a high body mass index is associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer, patients who are thinner may not do as well after treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer.
PracticeNET offers advice on oncology operations and quality of care.
Thousands of women have made the selfless choice to literally donate a precious piece of themselves by giving a breast tissue sample to the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, a unique resource for researchers worldwide.
Patients who participate in the registry contribute to not only helping themselves, but also to providing critical data to help women worldwide make educated decisions.
A single intravenous dose of fosaprepitant dimeglumine was shown to be superior to placebo when either were combined with other anti-vomiting agents for protection against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy.
