Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The History and Impact
When did Breast Cancer Awareness Month first begin, and what impact has it had on awareness and research in the years since?
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5 Factors That May Affect Multiple Myeloma Outcomes
What are some of the most important factors affecting outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma?
Are There Factors Associated With Lung Cancer Stage at Diagnosis?
While the rate of late-stage NSCLC diagnosis is improving, more needs to be done to increase survival rates. Are there outside factors that affect the stage at diagnosis, and what can we learn from them?
Breast Cancer: How It is Found and the Importance of Early Detection
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and one where awareness, education, and early detection can have a large impact on a patient’s survival rate. For patients at risk of breast cancer, how can you explain the ways in which breast cancer is screened for and detected, and how important is early detection to reducing mortality?
What Do We Know About the Link Between Alcohol and Prostate Cancer?
When looking into risk factors for prostate cancer, your patients may look to lifestyle factors. While some, like diet and smoking, are seen as risks for prostate cancer development, research into alcohol has drawn multiple conclusions. What have recent studies said about alcohol and prostate cancer, and does the type of alcohol affect risk?
How Do Patients With Lung Cancer Report on the Quality of Care?
As lung cancer is one of the most common cancer types, understanding patient needs and listening to their experiences may help improve the quality of care for hundreds of thousands of patients. What have recent studies suggested about patient experiences with lung cancer care, and what improvements have been made?
How Has Immunotherapy Improved Survival Rates in Patients With Melanoma?
Melanoma is considered to be the most life-threatening form of skin cancer. However, in recent decades the emergence of immunotherapy has made great strides in improving survival. What are the mortality rates for patients with melanoma and how have they changed?
How Can Multiple Myeloma Affect a Patient’s Lifestyle?
Multiple myeloma (MM) forms in a patient’s plasma cells, and the symptoms it brings can affect their quality of life in ways they may not be thinking about when first diagnosed. What are some lifestyle factors that are affected by multiple myeloma, and how can you discuss managing them with your patients?
Racial Disparities in Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment
How significant is the racial disparity in treating patients with skin cancer? Studies in recent years that suggest a troubling difference in the diagnosis and treatment some patients receive. We explore the significant impact this has on patient prognosis.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: What Your Patients Need to Know
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) progresses more rapidly than other forms of leukemia. As such, if you or your patient are concerned they may have AML it is important to educate them on the symptoms and risk factors of the disease, as well as how to detect it and what treatments it could entail.
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