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American Cancer Society 2021 Statistics Report Shows Continuous Decline in Cancer Mortality Rate, Illuminates Disease-Specific Trends

The American Cancer Society’s annual report approximates the new cancer diagnoses and deaths expected in 2021 and identifies impactful patterns in oncology care.
Strategies for Patient Comfort, Position Holding, and Compliance During Radiotherapy Treatments

A systematic review of studies focused on strategies to improve patient comfort and compliance with radiotherapy treatment plans, finding that aromatherapy strategies show promise in this setting.
Biosimilars in Cancer Care: Insights From 2020 and Expectations for 2021

Sean McGowan, senior director of Biosimilars at AmerisourceBergen, and Brian Ansay, senior vice president of Sales and Corporate Services at ION Solutions, review 2020 biosimilar trends in oncology and forecast what is ahead in 2021.
6 Emotional Health Concerns of Oncologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers have found a concerning level of distress in oncologists as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that needs to be addressed so that they can better treat their patients and safeguard their own mental health.
Expanded Access Programs Deliver Real-World Efficacy Data

Efficacy data from expanded access programs were reported at ASH 2020, but whether these data will inform regulatory decisions remains to be seen.

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Preexisting Autoimmune Disease Increases Incidence of irAEs With PD-1 Immunotherapy for Advanced Cancer

March 1, 2021

Janssen’s Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Emergency Use Authorization

March 1, 2021

A new study aims to address the conundrum of coagulation risk in patients hospitalized for hematologic malignancies.

New Guidelines Help Decision Making for the Prevention, Management of Venous Thromboembolism

February 26, 2021

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Risk Factors Associated With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

February 25, 2021

Self-Care With Telephone Support Effectively Improved Depression Symptoms in Cancer Survivors

February 23, 2021

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