Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection Increased for Cancer Patients
Risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19 higher for patients with hematologic versus solid cancer
Drug Approved to Help Young Patients Battle a Rare Cancer
Trial funded by the NCI has prompted the FDA to approve Tecentriq for children and adults with alveolar soft part sarcoma
Recommendations Developed for Treating Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
Authors strongly recommend treatment with denosumab or an intravenous bisphosphonate for adults with HCM
Independence Valued Over Survival for Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients
Adults with neuroendocrine tumors value independence as most important, with most valuing their future versus current quality of life
Screening Catches Only One in Seven Cancers
Vast majority of cancers diagnosed due to symptoms or other medical care
Acupressure Aids Self-Reported Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients
Systematic review finds acupressure better than acupuncture or electroacupuncture
Network Meta-Analysis Compares DOACs to LMWH for Cancer-Linked Thrombosis
Apixaban dominated enoxaparin and edoxaban; rivaroxaban was slightly more effective than apixaban
HPV Vaccine Refusal Explored Among Cancer Survivors
Most of the cancer survivors who refused participation in a trial of the vaccine did so for vaccine-related concerns
Cost of Parking at Cancer Center Adds to Patient Financial Burden
Significant positive association seen between daily cost of parking and cost of living in city and for cancer center address transit score
Legalization of Medical Marijuana Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Reduction seen in rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events
