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Digital Tool Reduces Burden, Improves Mood for Cancer Hospice Caregivers

February 9th 2024

By Ashley Chan

A digital tool for caregivers of patients with cancer in hospice care significantly reduced some of the caregiver burden while improving their mood.

Slower Infusion of Antiemetic Drugs May Help With Nausea in GI Cancers

February 2nd 2024

By Ashley Chan

Slower infusion rates of antiemetic drugs may help manage nausea and vomiting in patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancers.

Treatment-Related Cardiovascular Events More Likely in NSCLC

February 1st 2024

By Ashley Chan

Some treatment-related cardiovascular events, such as atrial fibrillation, may be more common in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, research shows.

Open Communication With Oncologists Can Help Patients Feel Dignified

January 31st 2024

By Brielle Benyon

There were certain characteristics associated with a perceived loss of dignity in patients with cancer, according to recent research.

Having a ‘Tailored’ Treatment for Bladder Cancer is Crucial

January 23rd 2024

By Ashley Chan

It’s important to know what kinds of treatments are available for bladder cancer and understand that having a “tailored” treatment is important for patients, experts said.

Clogged Plumbing: Constipation and Cancer Treatment

January 22nd 2024

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

A cancer-related side effect I faced was constipation caused by pain medication.

A Chance of Cure for Cervical Cancer, Lymphedema Treatment Act and More

January 22nd 2024

By Alex Biese

We take a look at the first FDA approval in the oncology space for 2024, the Lymphedema Treatment Act and more.

Patients With COVID-19 Treated for Cancer at Risk for Thromboembolisms

January 18th 2024

By Alex Biese

Patients recently treated for cancer who required hospitalization for COVID-19 were at risk for venous thromboembolisms (VTEs), recent research has found, with investigators determining that patients who experience a thromboembolic event (TEE) are at a 20% to 25% risk of death.

Biomarkers May Help Predict Heart Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

January 13th 2024

By Ashley Chan

Recent research determined that two specific biomarkers may help predict and protect survivors of childhood cancer from heart risks, such as cardiomyopathy.

Art Therapy Decreases Anxiety in Children With Cancer

January 10th 2024

By Brielle Benyon

Children with cancer tended to feel less anxiety after undergoing four sessions of creative art therapy, recent research showed.