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Caring for an Immunocompromised Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient
April 14, 2022
Article
Special protocols are required to ensure the safety of patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Oral Decitabine and Cedazuridine Holds Potential to Reduce Clinic Visits, Infusion Time for Patients With Lower-Risk MDS
January 14, 2022
Article
Oral decitabine, an oral fixed-dose of combination decitabine and CDA inhibitor cedazuridine, is an FDA-approved therapy for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.
Palliative Care Does Not Prevent Patients From Receiving Curative Treatment
January 02, 2022
Video
The chair of the Institute of Pain and Palliative Care explains how the holistic approach of palliative care makes it a unique treatment modality.
Palliative Care Alongside Curative Treatment Improves Patient Outcomes
December 24, 2021
Video
The chair of the Institute of Pain and Palliative Care explains how patients with cancer may improve their treatment outcomes with palliative care.
Earlier Palliative Care May Improve Patient Outcomes
November 19, 2021
Article
Joe Contreras, MD, chair of the Institute of Pain and Palliative Medicine, explains how some common misconceptions may be hindering patients from receiving potentially outcome-improving palliative care.
Debunking 3 Common Myths Patients with Cancer Have About Palliative Care
November 15, 2021
Podcast
For National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month, Joe Contreras, MD, spoke to Oncology Nursing News® about some common misconceptions between the 2 and how oncology nurses can more effectively speak with their patients about palliative care.