Linguistic Disparities Impact Patient Access to Cancer Care
Non-English-speaking patient callers to hospital are less likely to be provided with next steps to access cancer care.
Global Patterns in Oncology Nurse-Led Research Trending an Increase Over Time
An analysis of oncology nurse-led research revealed common topics, as well as direction toward areas that merit further investigation.
Burden of High-Deductible Health Plans May Delay Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The cost-sharing burden of high-deductible health plans may delay breast cancer diagnosis, according to researchers.
Cancer Screening May Not Extend Patients’ Life Spans
A meta-analysis that included more than 2.1 million people suggested that recommended cancer screening may not extend patients’ life spans.
Diagnostic Performance of AI Comparable to Humans for Mammograms
Diagnostic performance comparable for two test sets from the Personal Performance in Mammographic Screening scheme.
Aromatherapy Found to Mitigate Cancer Pain, Opioid Use at the End of Life
Aromatherapy at the end of life improved cancer-related pain and opioid use in patients with cancer, according to a recent study.
Zolbetuximab Plus CAPOX Beneficial for Advanced mG/GEJ Adenocarcinoma
Progression-free survival and overall survival prolonged with zolbetuximab plus CAPOX versus placebo plus CAPOX.
Divarasib Shows Activity in Patients With KRAS-Mutated Solid Tumors
Divarasib produced responses in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and other solid tumors in a phase 1 trial.
Tumor-Treating Fields Therapy Improves Survival in Metastatic NSCLC
Adding tumor-treating fields therapy to standard treatment improves survival in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, a study suggests.
Oncology Nurse Speak-Up Behavior Linked to Organizational Trust, Empowerment
A survey study identified the workplace characteristics that encourage nurses to speak up on behalf of patient safety and quality of care.
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