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27 oncologists on the move
Here are 27 oncologists starting new roles: -
New York nurses create cancer inpatient admission protocol
Two nurses at Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center developed a tool that standardizes patient education and safety admission protocol. -
Top 10 oncology stories in April
There are the 10 most-read oncology stories published by Becker's in April: -
New guidance on treating mental health in cancer patients released after almost a decade
After a thorough review from experts of the American Society of Clinical Oncology's guidelines on treating depression and anxiety in cancer patients, physicians recommended several updates, according to an April 28 press release. It is the first revision to the guidelines since 2014. -
Florida researchers zero in on possible new way to detect cancer with blood tests
Gainesville-based University of Florida researchers developed a new CRISPR-powered method to diagnose cancer at earlier stages using blood tests. -
Uterine cancer rates are rising for young Hispanic women; experts unclear why
Hispanic women in the U.S. could experience increased instances of uterine cancer triple in the next five years, USA Today reported April 26, highlighting a 2022 study published in Gynecologic Oncology. -
'What cool new toys will they come up with': RWJ Barnabas's director of thoracic surgery on the future of cancer tech
There are two things in oncology that excite Joanna Sesti, MD: using new robotic technology and building lasting relationships with her patients. -
Stanford, MIT find bacteria that may help eliminate skin cancer: Study
Stanford (Calif.) Medicine and Cambridge-based MIT researchers found a common bacteria may help eliminate skin cancer. -
5 cancer centers earning designations
Here are five cancer centers earning designations and rankings: -
4 recent cancer partnerships
Here are four recent cancer center partnerships: -
Race, age, gender can play role in cancer patients' time to treatment: Johns Hopkins Study
Some patients with cancer may delay treatment due to racial, cultural, gender and age differences between them and their healthcare providers, according to a Johns Hopkins' Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center study published in JAMA Oncology. -
Physician burnout, the musical: One oncologist takes the stage
A Minnesota oncologist is taking the stage to sing about the pressure of being a physician, NBC affiliate KARE11 reported April 19. -
This thyroid drug could help treat pediatric brain cancer
Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia found a thyroid drug could treat medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children. -
The treatment cancer survivors are missing
Most oncologists were trained to focus on simply keeping people alive, but with cancer survivors making up 5.4 percent of the U.S. population, new issues in life post cancer are rising, AJMC reported April 15. -
MetroHealth first safety net hospital to produce in-house immunotherapies
Cleveland-based MetroHealth recently completed construction of its vector and cellular Good Manufacturing Practice facility and became the first safety net hospital to offer in-house viral vector and cellular therapies. -
Novant Health Cancer Institute announces 1st endowed chair
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health established its first endowed chair at the Novant Health Cancer Institute and announced its inaugural physician. -
761 exceptional women in oncology, per Castle Connolly
The number of female physicians in oncology is increasing, thus enhancing the patient journey for those who feel most comfortable receiving treatment from a female provider. -
The value of in-house genomic testing. Lessons learned and operational + patient 'wins' from HNL Lab Medicine and Lehigh Valley Health Network
As healthcare organizations face greater demand for streamlined services and delivering value-based care, effective partnerships between care entities have become essential. -
Childhood cancer survivors' late mortality risk 4 times higher: Study
A study by researchers at Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found adult survivors of childhood cancer have four times higher risk of late mortality, even 40 years after their cancer diagnosis. -
ChristianaCare research may result in 'more precise' advanced colorectal cancer treatment
Advanced colorectal cancer is difficult to treat, but a discovery at ChristianaCare's Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research could lead to a "more precise" treatment.
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