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AI platform enables oncologists to practice conversations with terminally ill patients

AI platform enables oncologists to practice conversations with terminally ill patients

“I want you to be honest with me — how long do I have left?”

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February 24, 2022
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Maintaining bond with patients crucial after cancer-directed treatments are no longer beneficial

It’s the news no patient with cancer wants to hear: There’s nothing more we can do for you.

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Medical student examines inequity in end-of-life care for patients with metastatic cancer

Medical student examines inequity in end-of-life care for patients with metastatic cancer

A medical student said she looks forward to learning more about oncology and clinical practice after leading a retrospective study that showed racial and ethnic disparities in end-of-life care among patients with metastatic cancer.

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June 11, 2021
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Despite risks, opioid users more likely to receive sedating medications

Despite risks, opioid users more likely to receive sedating medications

Individuals who used or abused opioids were significantly more likely to receive sedating medications, including benzodiazepines, than those who did not use opioids, data show.

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June 06, 2021
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ASCO announces award recipients

ASCO announces award recipients

Several researchers and global oncology leaders received ASCO’s Special Awards, the society’s highest honors.

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April 23, 2021
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Should ultrashort mental health screening tools be used across oncology practices?

Should ultrashort mental health screening tools be used across oncology practices?

Evidence consistently reveals that patients with cancer are at heightened risk for distress, which can adversely impact their health-related quality of life and plays a role in overall patient survival. However, despite this evidence, psychosocial distress remains underrecognized by oncology clinicians who lack time and desire brief psychosocial assessments rather than lengthy clinical assessment interviews.

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Growing focus on patients’ mental health appears to lower suicidality, improve cancer outcomes

Growing focus on patients’ mental health appears to lower suicidality, improve cancer outcomes

During the past 2 decades, addressing the psychosocial needs of patients with cancer has become recognized as a crucial component of treatment, but experts said work remains to fully integrate mental health into routine cancer care.

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April 20, 2021
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Oncology Nursing Society presents Lifetime Achievement Award

Oncology Nursing Society presents Lifetime Achievement Award

Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, CHPN, FAAN, FPCN, received Oncology Nursing Society’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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March 25, 2021
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APPs can temper expectations of palliative intervention for malignant bowel obstruction

APPs can temper expectations of palliative intervention for malignant bowel obstruction

Malignant bowel obstruction is a common and serious complication that occurs most frequently in patients with advanced gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers.

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March 18, 2021
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Acupuncture techniques reduce chronic pain among cancer survivors

Acupuncture techniques reduce chronic pain among cancer survivors

Electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture led to greater pain reductions than usual care among cancer survivors with chronic musculoskeletal pain, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology.

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