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Breast cancer surgery reimbursements fell 24% in 20 years: Study
Medicare reimbursement for common breast cancer surgeries have declined significantly over the last 20 years, a new study from researchers at the Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University Hospital, both based in Philadelphia, found. -
18% of oncologists consider leaving medicine due to burnout
Eighteen percent of oncologists said their burnout is so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report. -
This common gas could be linked to rise in lung cancer
Columbus-based Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital found that the "concerning rise" in nonsmoking lung cancer cases could be due to radon gas. -
Maine systems to close cancer practice
St. Mary's Health System will close its oncology practice, St. Mary's Center For Cancer and Blood Disorders, on July 1, ABC affiliate WMTW reported April 12. -
Cancer patient trial participation doubles projections: Study
Cancer patients participating in treatment trials is twice as high than historical estimates, a recent study found. -
Cleveland Clinic, AtlantiCare partner on cancer care
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute is partnering with Egg Harbor Township, N.J.-based AtlantiCare Cancer Institute to expand access to advanced research, clinical trials and cancer treatment for AtlantiCare patients. -
Funding for Cancer Moonshot nixed, but more left for grants: NCI director
The funding bill for the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health have been finalized, leaving the NCI with $96 million less than its fiscal year 2023 total enacted budget but $120 million more compared to the base budget. -
Aaron Rodgers gifts $3M to California cancer center
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers pledged $3 million toward Enloe Health's upcoming comprehensive cancer center in Chico, Calif., the Enterprise-Record reported April 9. -
Dana-Farber retracts 7th study after investigation
Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has retracted an additional study in the midst of an investigation into research that may include manipulated or duplicated images, NBC News reported April 9. -
Study points to potential factor in rising cancer rates in younger adults
Accelerated biological aging may be a factor in rising cancer rates among younger adults, new findings from researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest. -
New global cancer diagnoses to reach 35M by 2050: 5 new findings
By 2050, new cancer diagnoses are expected to reach 35 million worldwide — up from the 20 million cases diagnosed in 2022, according to the American Cancer Society's 2024 report on global cancer statistics. -
Only 43% of fast-tracked cancer drugs show benefits: Study
A recent study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, both based in Boston, found only 43% of cancer drugs granted accelerated FDA approval demonstrated clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. -
Keck Medicine to test at-home immunotherapy for lung cancer
Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC will assess the feasibility of providing home-based immunotherapy to patients with non-small cell lung cancer via a new clinical trial. -
20% of people with cancer participate in research: Fred Hutch study
In the U.S., 1 in 5 people with cancer participate in some form of clinical research, according to the first report to estimate participation levels across all types of cancer studies. -
Yale cancer leader heads to UAMS
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has named Yong Zhu, PhD, associate director for population science and translational science, the Little Rock-based organization said April 2. -
81% of oncologists say patients should consent to AI treatment before use
Approximately 81% of oncologists said patients should consent to artificial intelligence use for cancer treatment decisions, a recent survey found. -
Nursing group honors 5 for excellence in oncology
The Oncology Nursing Society honored five nurses and a cancer center for excellence. -
Fox Chase expands cancer care to New Jersey
Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center has expanded to New Jersey with its first oncology office. -
ASCO issues vaccination guidelines for cancer patients
Making sure adults with cancer are up to date on recommended vaccinations should be a key part of their care to prevent or limit the severity of infections, the American Society of Clinical Oncology said in updated guidelines published March 18. -
NYU Langone's melanoma vaccine takes next step
New York City-based NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center launched a phase 3 trial for its metastasis melanoma mRNA vaccine.
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