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Use of cannabis during cancer treatment may have ‘under-appreciated’ financial impact
Cannabis use during cancer treatment can result in a considerable out-of-pocket cost burden, according to study results presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium.
Radiation therapy for asymptomatic bone metastases prolongs survival, prevents pain
Palliative radiation therapy for high-risk asymptomatic bone metastases significantly prolonged OS while reducing skeletal-related events compared with standard therapy, phase 2 trial results showed.
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New survey provides ‘incredible data’ about patient experience
GENEVA — An innovative patient-centered survey allowed for collection of feedback on the patient experience and care delivery, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.
Program increases clinician-patient communication, shifts focus to ‘what matters most’
Despite recommendations in clinical guidelines, a high proportion of patients with advanced cancer do not have appropriate conversations with health care providers about prognosis, treatment options and end-of-life preferences.
Podcast gives voice to traumatized health care workers on the front lines of pandemic
Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, remembers the fanfare around “health care heroes” during the initial surges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Levine Cancer Institute brings supportive oncology services together in one location
Cancer treatment is often focused on the immediate goal of curing or managing the disease.
Black patients with serious illness receive worse pain management, poor communication
Black patients with serious illness receive inferior pain management and poor communication from providers compared with their white counterparts, according to data released by Center to Advance Palliative Care.
Study reveals disparities in end-of-life care for children with cancer
Emily E. Johnston, MD, MS, prides herself on being there for her pediatric oncology patients at every step of their cancer journeys.
Healio’s Disruptive Innovators celebrate at ASCO 2022
CHICAGO – Healio gathered the best, brightest and boldest group of oncologists during the ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago to celebrate our inaugural Healio Disruptive Innovators.
Healio/HemOnc Today to honor Disruptive Innovators at ASCO
THOROFARE, NJ — Healio is set to host the inaugural hematology/oncology Disruptive Innovators Award Reception during the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. The event will take place on June 4, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
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