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February 20, 2025
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‘Lose-lose-lose’ scenario: ASCO seeks reduced out-of-pocket costs for cancer care

‘Lose-lose-lose’ scenario: ASCO seeks reduced out-of-pocket costs for cancer care

Out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copays deter people with cancer from complying with treatment.

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February 03, 2025
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World Cancer Day: Person-centered approach ensures effective, compassionate care

World Cancer Day: Person-centered approach ensures effective, compassionate care

World Cancer Day will be observed Feb. 4.

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January 27, 2025
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Low-dose aspirin reduces colorectal cancer recurrence for patients with PI3K mutations

Low-dose aspirin reduces colorectal cancer recurrence for patients with <i>PI3K</i> mutations

Low-dose aspirin significantly reduced risk for colorectal cancer recurrence among patients with mutations in the PI3K pathway, according to results of the randomized ALASCCA study presented at ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

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January 24, 2025
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Blood-based test could increase adherence to colorectal cancer screening

Blood-based test could increase adherence to colorectal cancer screening

An investigational blood-based test identified nearly 80% of individuals who had colorectal cancer, according to results of a large prospective trial presented at ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

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December 26, 2024
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Peer coaching, setting boundaries help address ‘alarmingly high’ rate of physician burnout

Peer coaching, setting boundaries help address &lsquo;alarmingly high&rsquo; rate of physician burnout

Six in 10 physicians and residents report feelings of burnout, according to a new report from The Physicians Foundation.

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October 24, 2024
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Many patients with cancer do not have access to clinical trials based on where they live

Many patients with cancer do not have access to clinical trials based on where they live

Most counties in the United States do not have active cancer clinical trials, according to results of an ASCO analysis.

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September 30, 2024
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Physician-patient communication may help prevent falls among older adults with cancer

Physician-patient communication may help prevent falls among older adults with cancer

Older adults undergoing cancer treatment exhibited reduced risk for falling if they had discussions about physical activity with their health care provider, according to study results.

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September 27, 2024
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Olanzapine improves nausea, quality of life more effectively than prochlorperazine

Olanzapine improves nausea, quality of life more effectively than prochlorperazine

Olanzapine reduced severe nausea more effectively than prochlorperazine for patients with refractory symptoms after chemotherapy, according to results of a randomized phase 3 trial.

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September 27, 2024
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Study reveals ‘multifaceted consequences’ of cisplatin shortage

Study reveals &lsquo;multifaceted consequences&rsquo; of cisplatin shortage

Findings presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium provided new insights into the effects last year’s cisplatin shortage had on patients with head and neck cancer.

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August 26, 2024
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Guideline recommends exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer-related fatigue

Guideline recommends exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer-related fatigue

ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology released new clinical practice guidelines for management of cancer-related fatigue.

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