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Former Mayo oncologist loses NCI post after allegations of sexual misconduct reported
The National Cancer Institute removed Axel Grothey, MD, from his position as co-chair of a steering committee May 27 after reports surfaced that the physician had inappropriate sexual relationships with mentees while working at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, Medscape reported June 1. -
Building cancer centers for the future: Practical strategies, activation and transition planning
In an era of infinite challenges and finite resources, health systems must employ a rigorous approach to strategic and facility planning. This is particularly true for oncology, where the pace of change and innovation is unprecedented. -
Odor-based test screens for hard-to-detect cancers
An odor-based test developed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's medical school in Philadelphia identified cancer cells with up to 95 percent accuracy, according to findings set to be presented June 4 at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. -
Biosimilar adoption: 3 takeaways on obstacles & opportunities for expanded use
Biosimilars are FDA-approved medicines that are rigorously tested and subject to the same quality manufacturing standards as reference medicines. -
10 top oncology stories in May
A story about an influx of progressing cancer diagnoses that slipped through the cracks amid earlier stages of the pandemic was Becker's most-read oncology story in May. -
Accelerating Biosimilar Momentum to Support Sustainability of the US Healthcare System
Healthcare in the US is often a double-edged sword. Recently, it’s gotten sharper at both ends. -
Building cancer centers for the future: Practical Strategies, Facility planning
In an era of infinite challenges and finite resources, health systems must employ a rigorous approach to strategic and facility planning. -
CHI Saint Joseph Health expands affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling (Ky.), part of Lexington, Ky.-based CHI Saint Joseph Health, has partnered with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center to provide access to specialized care for the region's cancer patients. -
Among insured cancer survivors, cost remains a barrier to follow-up care, study finds
As many as 10 percent of insured cancer survivors delayed follow-up care in the previous 12 months due to costs such as deductibles or copays, according to a recent study published in Cancer Medicine. -
Cancer screening rates among older adults, state-by-state
Rhode Island has the highest percentage of cancer screenings among U.S. adults between the ages of 65 and 75, while Wyoming falls furthest from the national average of 74.1 percent, according to the United Health Foundation. -
California cancer center piloting community cancer wellness hubs
Los Angeles-based USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is creating cancer wellness hubs throughout the city with the goal of reducing health disparities and improving outcomes. -
How Penn Medicine's cancer center boosted Black patients' clinical trial participation
A community outreach engagement program at Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia increased the percentage of Black patients in clinical trials from 12 to 24 percent, the health system said May 19. -
Breast cancer therapy doesn't increase risk of COVID-19 infection, death, study finds
Breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy had about the same risk of contracting COVID-19 as those taking cancer drugs that don't weaken the immune system, according to a study led by NYU Langone Health researchers set to be presented June 4 at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology's 2021 Annual Meeting. -
US cancer centers: Prioritize HPV vaccine for children, adolescents this summer
HPV vaccination rates among adolescents already lagged behind those of other recommended vaccines, with the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbating it. Now, 72 U.S. cancer centers are urging parents and physicians to prioritize getting children back on track with the vaccine this summer. -
As cervical cancer rates drop, other HPV cancers on the rise, study finds
Cervical cancer rates have dropped 1 percent annually since 2001, likely due to clear screening and HPV vaccination guidelines, while other HPV-related cancers without standardized screening guidelines are on the rise, according to research set to be presented at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. -
Cancer drugmaker CEO resigns after FDA setback
Maria Fardis has submitted her resignation as president, CEO and director of the immune-oncology company Iovance Biotherapeutics, reports the San Francisco Business Times. -
Building cancer centers for the future: Practical strategies, business planning
In an era of infinite challenges and finite resources, health systems must employ a rigorous approach to strategic and facility planning. This is particularly true for oncology, where the pace of change and innovation is unprecedented. -
Screenings for colon cancer should now start at 45, task force says
Colorectal cancer screenings should now start at age 45 instead of 50, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in updated guidance released May 18. -
'Like a knife in the back': Many cancer patients face high parking costs
A growing number of oncologists are voicing concerns about the indirect costs of cancer care — such as parking fees — that contribute to patients' financial burden, reports Kaiser Health News. -
3 notes on oncologists' compensation in 2020
Oncologists saw an average income of $403,000 in 2020 — an increase from $377,000 in 2019, according to Medscape's latest oncologist compensation report published May 14.
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