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Understanding patient preferences, values can help overcome barriers to genomic profiling
Michael J. Hall, MD, MS, FASCO, must occasionally remind himself not everyone holds genetics research in the high esteem he does.
Cedars-Sinai Cancer appoints new vice chair of research
Indrin Chetty, PhD, has been appointed as the new vice chair of research at Cedars-Sinai Cancer.
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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.
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.
Overruled: Fear of litigation unfounded for physicians recommending active surveillance
Allen S. Ho, MD, did not wait to promote active surveillance when he started practicing medicine a decade ago.
‘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.
Consuming more plant-based food reduces risk for prostate cancer progression
Men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer who ate more plant-based foods experienced significantly lower risk for disease progression compared with individuals who ate lower quantities, according to study data published in JAMA Network Open.
Guidelines: Optimizing vaccinations a ‘critical component’ of effective cancer care
New guidelines for vaccinating adults with solid or hematologic cancers detailed the importance of vaccination optimization, multidisciplinary coordination and vaccination of household members.
Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer
Tumor mutational burden may help predict benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to retrospective study results.
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