Breast Cancer Treatment Disparities: Study Implicates Out-of-Pocket Costs
For women with breast cancer receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET), adherence may depend on socioeconomic status and out-of-pocket costs.
Beyond BRCA: Using Genetics to Assess Risk of VTE in Patients With Breast Cancer
Genetic testing can be used to stratify the risk of a patient experiencing complications during cancer, such as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Helping Women Cope With Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
Patients with ovarian cancer often experience recurrence which comes with its own challenges and treatments.
Despite Lawsuits, Debate Over Link Between Talc and Ovarian Cancer Continues
The science linking talcum powder and ovarian cancer is still uncertain.
Careful Monitoring, Quick Intervention Vital in Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events
Immunotherapy expert, Dr. Jeffrey Weber, talks about the importance of early intervention for immune-related adverse events.
NCCS Marks 30 Years of Cancer Survivorship Advocacy
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship recenly celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Announcing Finances 101: An Online Toolkit For Young Adults With Cancer
The SAMfund and Triage Cancer have partnered to offer financial guidance to cancer patients and caregivers.
Depression in Patients With Lung Cancer Linked to Worse Survival
Survival in patients with lung cancer could be worse when those patients suffer depression symptoms.
Untreated Sexual Pain Plagues Many Women With Cancer
Treatment for sexual pain in women who have been affected by cancer is an unmet need in both oncology and gynecology.
Survival Advantage with Olaparib for Patients with Ovarian Cancer in Phase III Study
In a recent phase III study, the PARP-inhibitor olaparib was shown to improve progression-free survival for patients with BRCA-positive ovarian cancer.
Randomized Trial Confirms Efficacy of Online Mental Exercises to Combat Chemobrain
For survivors suffering from chemotherapy-induced cognitive symptoms, known as "chemobrain," new web-based memory and mental exercises could offer relief.
Night Shift Work Now Found to Have No Effect on Breast Cancer Risk
Despite previous thought, working night shifts does not increase the risk of breast cancer.
Self-Care at the Center of Mobile Lymphedema Prevention Program
Stressing self care, a Mei Fu developed an online platform for prevention and treatment of lymphedema.
Active Surveillance for Early Prostate Cancer Reduces Overtreatment
Dr. Clayton Lau, a prostate cancer expert, discusses the options for patients with early-stage prostate cancer and the importance of staying educated on this disease.
Cancer Genetics: Case Study-Based Toolkit an Information Resource for Providers
The Society for Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) released a toolkit of case studies and resources on genetic testing for healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
Getting Survivorship Care Planning Off the Page and Into Practice
Survivorship expert Jennifer Klemp talks about optimal survivorship care, the contents of a survivorship plan, measurement of progress and the financial considerations.
Link Found Between Dementia Risk and ADT for Prostate Cancer
A recent study found an increased risk of dementia for patients with prostate cancer being treated with ADT, and those patients with the highest risk had been treated with ADT for the longest period of time.
Study Finds Denosumab Effective in Delaying Skeletal-Related Events in Myeloma
Denosumab is not inferior to zoledronic acid for treatment of skeletal-related events (SREs) for patients with multiple myeloma, according to a phase III study.
Pembrolizumab Approved by FDA as First-Line Therapy for PD-L1-Expressing NSCLC
Pembrolizumab gains an FDA approval for frontline therapy of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Proactive Side Effect Management Underpins Curative Therapy for T-Cell Lymphomas
Erin Kopp, NP, discusses the vital role that supportive care plays in oncology, especially for aggressive diseases such as lymphoma.
Prescription Drug Information: Do People Read and Retain It?
A recent study found that many patients do not read prescription drug information, leading to limited recall of risk information.
Expert Explains Benefits and Obstacles to Obtaining Medical Marijuana
Judith Paice, an expert on cancer-related pain. discusses what can go into obtaining medical marijuana.
Fulvestrant Shows Survival Advantage Over Anatrozole in Advanced HR+ Breast Cancer
For patients with HR-positive breast cancer, fulvestrant proved to be better for PFS than anastrozole.
Olaratumab Now FDA Approved for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Olaratumab (Lartruvo) has been granted an accelerated approval from the FDA for the treatment of patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma.
Feeling the Pain of Financial Toxicity
Using the COST questionaire (COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity), researchers believe they can measure and score a patients risk for financial toxicity on a grading system.
Regorafenib Benefits Patients With Liver Cancer Who Progress on Sorafenib
Regorafenib was found to improve overall survival by nearly 3 months for patients with previously treated hepatocellular carcinoma.
Atezolizumab Gets FDA Approval for Lung Cancer
Immunotherapy agent atezolizumab approved by FDA for treatment of NSCLC.
New Policy Unveiled to Improve Access to Clinical Trials and Dissemination of Results
The HHS announced a new policy for clinical trial registration and results, hoping to increase patient participation and information sharing.
Youth Coping With a Family Cancer Diagnosis
3 Tips for Navigating Cancer & Your Finances
Nurses Lead Toxicity Monitoring in Indolent Lymphoma Care
Osimertinib/Chemo Boosts Survival in Frontline EGFR+ NSCLC
Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate Brings Partial Response in Metastatic BP-NETs
Safety Management With Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in NSCLC