Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
35% of Colorectal Cancers in Patients Age ≤35 Are Genetic
Study authors recommend that people diagnosed before age 35 get tested
Cancer Patients Lack Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options
Almost one in three not told cancer treatment might affect future fertility
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Chemotherapy Use Doesn’t Improve QOL Near Death
No improvement in quality of life, even for patients with good baseline performance status
Oncologists Offer Strategies for Reducing Cost of Cancer Drugs
Suggest letting Medicare negotiate prices; back grassroots movement calling for change
Generic Meds Boost Survival in Some Early Breast Cancers
Researchers found benefit from aromatase inhibitors and bisphosphonates
FDA Approves Odomzo for Recurring Basal Cell Carcinoma
Medication is designed to inhibit the Hedgehog pathway
