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AI has ‘promising utility’ to give high-quality, empathetic answers to patient questions
AI could have the ability to answer some patient questions on cancer instead of clinicians, reducing clinician burdens and improving access to care, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.
AACR report: Despite progress, disparities in cancer incidence, mortality persist
The gap in cancer mortality between Black and white individuals shrunk dramatically during the past 3 decades, according to a new report.
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Breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening low in federally qualified health centers
Federally qualified health centers reported substantially lower breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings compared with the general U.S. population, highlighting a gap in screening rates for adults from underrepresented groups.
Phase 3 trial evaluating Keytruda in endometrial cancer misses primary survival endpoint
The addition of pembrolizumab to chemotherapy as adjuvant therapy did not confer significant improvement in DFS compared with placebo in women with newly diagnosed, high-risk endometrial cancer.
Cancer care can drastically affect employment status, income for working adults
As part of routine screening for financial hardship, clinicians should discuss an individual’s employment, access to paid leave and health insurance coverage when constructing a treatment plan relating to cancer care.
‘Substantial geographic disparities’ worsening in cancer clinical trial availability
Geographic disparities in the availability of cancer clinical trials throughout the United States have worsened over time, according to study data published in JAMA Network Open.
Tool may help predict risk for kidney injury after chemotherapy
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital developed a tool that predicts risks for moderate to severe kidney injury after treatment with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin.
Online information about liquid biopsies has ‘extensive shortcomings’
Online resources about liquid biopsies have several deficits that could prevent patients from learning about the test and better understanding , according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.
PCPs tied to cervical cancer screening adherence, regardless of sexual orientation
Having a primary care provider raises the likelihood of being up to date on cervical cancer screening, regardless of sexual orientation, but the association was greatest among lesbian, gay and bisexual women, according to researchers.
‘Substantial’ contributions: More than 20% of patients participate in cancer research
More than 20% of patients with cancer participate in some form of clinical study, and that number is considered a “floor” estimate, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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