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Screening rates are lower than desired, and disparities continue.

A pair of studies could change the way patients are evaluated for mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2, two cancer susceptibility genes closely associated with breast and ovarian cancers, as well as other tumor types.

The FDA approved 11 new hematology-oncology drugs in 2012.

ASCO issues recommendations for improving cancer survivorship care.

Surprising findings about tumor board effectiveness in the VA system.

Nurses again rank highest in Gallup's survey on honesty and ethical standards.

Of the 10 most lethal cancers, it's the only one with a single digit survival rate.

Updated Cochrane review supports the benefits of aerobic exercise.

Since last year, there has been significant improvement in career satisfaction.

YouTube video provides guidance on assessing for skin cancer.

National summit convened to reduce overuse of unnecessary procedures and treatments.

Does "think pink" actually raise awareness of breast cancer?

Study finds that stability beyond the expiration date is surprisingly long-term.

There now are many phone-based "self-help" tools.

In April 2010, the FDA approved sipuleucel-T for patients with castration-resistant and metastatic prostate cancer, providing a new treatment that would help the body fight its own cancer.

The World Trade Center Health Program will begin covering 50 cancer types.

Use of interception practices was associated with fewer medication errors.

Recent analysis finds that mortality is reduced, but the association is smaller than previously reported.

More patients assigned per nurse and higher nurse burnout rates contribute to higher infection rates.

Transmission via healthcare workers is still occurring.

Principles for patient-centered care recently were released by the NAQC.

Coming soon to a hospital near you?

We know more NPs are needed, but how many will be needed to meet future healthcare needs?

Much remains to be done in the USA to improve the care of patients at end-of-life.

Recent survey suggests it's a shortage of care, not nurses.

2011 survey finds 25% of adults experienced a gap in health insurance last year.

Is the list of "10 shocking medical mistakes" informational or just sensational?

Researchers find that people who took NSAIDs were less likely to develop skin cancer.

Is it helpful to add omega-3 fatty acids to minimize the damage?

Japan spends the least on healthcare and the US spends the most--without providing superior care for the money.