High-Deductible Health Plans Linked to Delayed Diagnosis of Metastatic Cancer
Having a high-deductible health plan was associated with a nearly 5-month delay in the diagnosis of metastatic cancer.
General Oncology
Consent Forms for Clinical Trials Prove Too Long and Complex for Patients
Consent forms could be improved by a patient-centric addendum highlighting key points, a study suggests.
Prompt Discharge Follow-Up Improves Transitions to Outpatient Cancer Care
This retrospective, observational study sought to determine the effect of time to postdischarge follow-up on ED visits and readmission in patients with cancer transitioning to outpatient care.
US Is Home to More Than 18 Million Cancer Survivors
There were more than 18 million cancer survivors in the United States at the beginning of this year, according to new data.
Digital Symptom Monitoring Improves Outcomes in Patients on Oral Anticancer Drugs
The remote monitoring intervention reduced the rate of grade 3 or higher adverse events and the length of hospital stays.
Trials Supporting Cancer Drug Approvals Lack Information on Gender
Of more than 100 studies used to support drug approvals, none reported information on the gender of participants.
Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Time
Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.
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.
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.
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