Oncology Care Model Has Positive Effect on Supportive Care Medication Use, Cost
An analysis of supportive care medication use demonstrated the effect the oncology care model has on use and costs of these medications in patients with cancer.
General Oncology
Cancer Screening: A Review of Guidelines from ACS, USPSTF
A presentation at the ONA Summit reviewed the cancer screening guidelines from the ACS and USPSTF.
Monoclonal Antibodies Lower Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization in Cancer Patients
There was no significant difference in post-infusion hospitalizations between patients with and without a history of cancer.
Nearly 1 in 10 Cancer Patients May Not Receive Guideline-Concordant Care
The highest rate of non-concordant care was seen in patients with cervical cancer.
Poor Understanding of Prognosis Observed in Older Adults With Advanced Cancer
Of the patients studied, 59% demonstrated poor prognostic understanding of curability.
Elevated Platelet Count Could Be a Biomarker for Several Cancers
Compared with patients who had a medium platelet count, patients with a very high platelet count had more than double the risk of a solid tumor diagnosis.
High Mortality Rate Seen in Patients With Cancer Hospitalized for COVID-19
Researchers sought to determine whether patients with cancer who were hospitalized with COVID-19 would have a higher mortality rate.
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Have Higher Risk of Familial-Associated Early-Onset Cancer
The study showed differences by cancer type and race/ethnicity.
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