The University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Electronic symptom reporting reduces ED visits, improves quality of life
Use of a home-based electronic monitoring system for symptom reporting reduced ED visits among people receiving treatment for metastatic cancer, according to study findings.
Program expands access to guideline-concordant cancer care for adolescents, young adults
A program designed to better meet the needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer helped ensure more of them had access to guideline-concordant care, according to study findings.
Tamoxifen reduces ipsilateral recurrence risk for certain patients with DCIS
SAN ANTONIO — Tamoxifen lowered overall and invasive ipsilateral recurrence among women with “good-risk” ductal carcinoma in situ who opted for breast conservation surgery without radiation.
Osteoarthritis recommendations lack ‘granular guidance’ on exercise, weight loss
SAN DIEGO — Although most osteoarthritis experts agree that diet and exercise are critical to disease management, detailed guidance on either remain lacking, according to a presenter at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.
Study of medical mistrust a 'crucial first step' to improving equitable access to care
Medical mistrust continues to be a major issue in the care of patients with multiple myeloma — particularly among Black individuals according to findings published in Cancer Medicine.
Medical oncologist, health policy specialist to receive award for quality care
Ethan Basch, MD, MSc, FASCO, will receive the Joseph Simone Quality Care Award and Lecture at this year’s ASCO Quality Care Symposium, scheduled for Sept. 27-28.
Hypercortisolism prevalent among 24% of adults with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes
ORLANDO — Nearly one-quarter of adults with difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes also have hypercortisolism, and treating hypercortisolism may also benefit glycemic control in those with both conditions, according to speakers.
‘Distressing’ data show LGBTQ+ cancer survivors at higher risk for chronic health issues
Cancer survivors who identify as LGBTQ+ had increased risk for numerous chronic health issues compared with non-LGBTQ+ survivors, results from a survey study showed.
NIH initiative to ‘rigorously evaluate’ benefits, harms of evolving cancer screening technologies
The prospect of screening for multiple cancer types simultaneously through a blood draw or other simple methods has generated tremendous excitement.
Women, Black patients face more severe knee OA; men at higher risk in lower extremities
Men are at greater risk for multi-joint osteoarthritis in their lower extremities vs. women, while women and Black patients demonstrate more severe knee OA features, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.