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Former 'Real Housewife' Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Another Melanoma Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – Reality TV star and wellness coach Teddi Mellencamp announced on Instagram Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with yet another melanoma. This is Mellencamp’s 12th or 1...
Cancer Care Tougher to Access in U.S. If English Second Language
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – Much has been made of how a lack of English proficiency can interfere with a patient’s ability to interact with their doctor and get the best health care possible. But l...
Opioids Can Be Continued in Cancer Patients With Nonmedical Stimulant Use
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 – For patients with cancer-related pain and nonmedical stimulant use, opioids should be continued, monitoring increased, and tapering avoided, according to a study published...
Linguistic Disparities Impact Patient Access to Cancer Care
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – For non-English-speaking patients, linguistic disparities affect access to cancer care, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the National...
Early-Onset Cancer Morbidity Continuing to Increase
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Early-onset cancer morbidity is continuing to increase worldwide, according to a study published online Sept. 5 in BMJ Oncology. Jianhui Zhao, from Zhejiang University...
Cancers Among the Young Are Rising Worldwide
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Cancer is surging among people under 50, a new global study reveals. Over the past 30 years, new cases have increased 79% worldwide in that age bracket, according to a...
Higher Administrative Payment Burden Causes Delays in Cancer Care
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Among patients with cancer, engaging in administrative tasks to estimate costs or pay for care is associated with an increase in cost-related treatment delays or...
Even Five Years Postapproval, Many Drug Studies Remain Nonpublic
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Only a fraction of evidence from completed studies is available publicly before drugs receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, according to a study published in...
Too Much Paperwork Is Delaying Cancer Patients' Care, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 – Red tape is getting in the way of cancer patients receiving the treatment they crucially require, a new study has found. Patients were 18% more likely to experience cancer...
Subcutaneous Securement System Best for Reaching End of PICC Need
THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – A subcutaneous anchor securement system (SASS) is superior for assisting oncology patients to reach the end of need with a single peripherally inserted central catheter...
Medicare Negotiating on Price for Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – The Biden administration on Tuesday named the first 10 medicines that will be subject to price negotiations between Medicare and participating drug companies as a first step...
Common Cancer Screenings May Not Extend Life Longevity
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – Cancer screening may not actually extend lives, with the possible exception of colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy, according to a review published online Aug. 28...
Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs on List for Medicare Price Negotiations, White House Says
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – The Biden administration on Tuesday named the first 10 medicines that will be subject to price negotiations between Medicare and participating drug companies. The list...
K-ECAN Tool Can Predict Esophageal, Gastric Cardia Adenocarcinoma
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – The Kettles Esophageal and Cardia Adenocarcinoma predictioN (K-ECAN) Tool can predict incident esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) using...
Most Immunosuppressive Drugs Not Linked to Risk for Cancer
MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – For patients with ocular inflammatory disease (OID), short-term therapy with commonly used immunosuppressive drug classes and many drugs is not associated with an increased...
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