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Geriatric events are common among elderly patients who undergo major surgery for cancer

Geriatric Events in Cancer Surgery Common in Elderly

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Particularly among those who undergo major abdominal surgery

January 2016 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for January 2016. This roundup includes...
Among patients who die in the intensive care unit

Palliative Care Lacking for Chronic Lung Disease Patients

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Patients with lung diseases have fewer DNRs, pain assessments than cancer patients
Halaven (eribulin mesylate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first chemotherapy drug shown to improve survival in people with advanced liposarcoma.

FDA Approves Halaven for Advanced Liposarcoma

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FDA says it's first liposarcoma drug to improve survival
From 1998 to 2012

Slowing Noted in Growth of Cancer Expenditures

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During 2007 to 2009, share of expenditures for hospital-based care dropped to low of 48 percent
For patients with advanced cancer

ER-Initiated Palliative Care Consult Ups QoL in Advanced CA

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Improvement in quality of life; trend toward longer median estimate of survival
The prevalence of folate deficiency is 14.1 percent among patients with multiple myeloma

Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma

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Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

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Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
Palliative care consultation within two days of hospitalization is associated with lower hospital costs for patients with incurable cancer

Lower Hospital Costs Tied to Palliative Care Consult

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Greater cost savings for cancer patients with more comorbidities
A new imaging technique that fluoresces cancer cells may eventually help surgeons locate and remove all of a cancerous tumor on the first attempt

Injectable Agent Illuminates Cancer During Surgery

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Technology may help surgeons identify and remove more malignant cells