Nearly All Oncology Providers Report Prior Authorization Causing Delayed Care, Other Patient Harms
Prior authorization is harming individuals with cancer according to new survey results from the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Read the entire article here on
Lung Screening Saves Lives; Clues to Hyperprogression; Bacteria Foil Immunotherapy
Diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer with low-dose CT screening was associated with significant improvement in long-term survival. (Mount Sinai, Radiological Society of North America) Read the entire article
Implant Delivering Chemo To Brain May Help Patients With Incurable Cancers
Researchers have found a way to safely deliver a steady supply of chemotherapy directly to brain tumors -- in what they hope will be an
With Cancer, Small Gestures Count the Most
One day in September, my wife called out to me from the living room, “Darling, come here for a quick second. I’ve got something to
Third Full Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Increases Antibody Response in Patients with Blood Cancers
After prior data showed that one in four patients with B-cell malignancies did not produce detectable antibodies after receiving their first two doses of the
End-of-Life Discussions Can ‘Lay Out a Roadmap’ of Patient Wishes and Avoid Unnecessary Cancer Care
End-of-life discussions are difficult but essential for patients with late-stage cancer, and having them early on and throughout the treatment process can ensure that patient’s
New Study Shows Segregation in U.S. Counties Influence Cancer Risk and Mortality
Researchers at the American Cancer Society stress improving access to cancer care to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. Read the entire article here on the
Surgery For Hereditary Breast Cancer
Women with inherited mutations in breast cancer genes have lifetime varying breast cancer risks, ranging from high (e.g., 40% or more for BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2)
