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WikiGuidelines group publishes first new UTI guidance in 14 years

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Physicians receive awards for service to patients near end of life

Physicians receive awards for service to patients near end of life

Five physicians received Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician Awards in recognition of their exemplary service to patients near the end of life.

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March 25, 2020
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Should management of a patient’s physical and psychological symptoms be handled by their oncology team?

Should management of a patient’s physical and psychological symptoms be handled by their oncology team?

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March 25, 2020
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Palliative care flourishing but ‘significant hurdles’ remain

Palliative care flourishing but ‘significant hurdles’ remain

With one in six cancer survivors reporting high-impact chronic pain that limits their life and work activities, palliative care increasingly has been recognized as an important component of cancer treatment and survivorship.

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February 12, 2020
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Older survivors of HSCT more likely to report pain than siblings

Older survivors of HSCT more likely to report pain than siblings

Older hematopoietic stem cell transplant survivors appeared 2.6 times more likely to report severe, nonminor or life-threatening pain than cancer-free siblings, according to results of a prospective study published in Cancer.

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January 27, 2020
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Cannabinoids ineffective for cancer pain

Cannabinoids ineffective for cancer pain

Cannabinoids did not appear to reduce cancer-associated pain among adults with cancer, according to results of a systemic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

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January 23, 2020
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‘Betting on a miracle’ a barrier to prognostic understanding among patients with advanced cancer

‘Betting on a miracle’ a barrier to prognostic understanding among patients with advanced cancer

Religious belief can be a source of comfort and hope for patients with cancer and their families. Additionally, the advent of targeted cancer treatments has led to heightened expectations of beating the odds, even in cases of advanced disease.

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January 20, 2020
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Physicians should counsel patients on safe use of cannabis edibles

Physicians should counsel patients on safe use of cannabis edibles

Physicians need to better promote open discussions with patients who express interest in cannabis on their use of edibles, enable counseling on safe consumption, and discourage the use of homemade products, according to a commentary published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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January 05, 2020
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Fox Chase Cancer Center announces faculty appointments

Fox Chase Cancer Center announced two faculty appointments.

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January 03, 2020
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Prediction model shows potential for identifying cancer survivors at risk for opioid misuse

Prediction model shows potential for identifying cancer survivors at risk for opioid misuse

A novel predictive model appeared to identify cancer survivors at increased risk for opioid misuse, according to study results published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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October 26, 2019
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Cleveland Clinic appoints breast medical oncology director

Cleveland Clinic appoints breast medical oncology director

Halle Moore, MD, has been appointed director of breast medical oncology at Cleveland Clinic.

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