New YouTube Policy Targets Cancer Misinformation
Online misinformation is harming cancer patients. YouTube has been part of the problem, but a new policy might change that.
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Oncologists Receive More EHR Messages Than Other HCPs but Spend Less Time in EHRs
A new study suggests that electronic health records could be better tailored to meet the specific needs of oncologists.
Dose-Intensive Chemoimmunotherapy “Preferred” for Untreated PMBCL
Dose-intensive chemoimmunotherapy may be more effective than standard chemoimmunotherapy in PMBCL, a meta-analysis suggests.
Breakthroughs in Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy Reduce Cancer Deaths
Breakthroughs in targeted therapy and immunotherapy are partly responsible for the recent decline in US cancer deaths, according to the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023.
Global Incidence of Early-Onset Cancers Rose 80% From 1990 to 2019
New data suggest that, from 1990 to 2019, the global incidence of early-onset cancer increased by nearly 80%, and the rate of early-onset cancer deaths increased by nearly 30%.
Loncastuximab Tesirine Elicits Lasting Responses in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL
Loncastuximab tesirine produced durable responses in a phase 2 trial of patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL.
Cancer Patients More Likely to Die From Early Omicron Variants of SARS-CoV-2
Cancer patients were more likely to die from the BA.1 and BA.2 omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 than from wild-type SARS-CoV-2, data suggest.
Billing for Patient Portal Messages Reduces Docs’ Workloads but May Increase Financial Toxicity for Cancer Patients
Cancer patients are increasingly messaging their oncology care teams through patient portals, but many health systems have started to bill for this messaging.
Some Immunosuppressed Patients Lack Anti-Spike Antibodies After Multiple COVID-19 Vaccinations
About 1 in 5 immunosuppressed individuals have no detectable IgG anti-spike antibodies after 3 or more COVID-19 vaccinations, a new study suggests.
Five Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations
The Biden administration has picked the first 10 high-priced prescription drugs subject to federal price negotiations.
Some Studies Support Use of Cannabis in Pediatric Cancer; More Research is Needed
There is some evidence to support the use of cannabis for symptom management in children with cancer, but there is a lack of evidence on the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids in this patient population, according to researchers.
Administrative Tasks Required to Pay for Cancer Care May Prompt Nonadherence
The burden of administrative tasks required to pay for cancer care is associated with nonadherence to care, a new study suggests.
Managing Ocular Side Effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Ocular side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors are considered rare but may be underreported.
Mask Mandates Have Kept One Cancer Center Free From COVID-19. Others Have Lifted Masking Requirements Despite Patient Concerns
Some cancer centers have lifted mask mandates that were intended to protect patients from COVID-19, despite patient concerns.
Cancer Survivors With Functional Disabilities Have Higher Health Care Costs
Cancer survivors with functional disabilities have higher health care usage and medical costs than survivors without disabilities, data suggest.
Birth Weight Linked to Risk of Certain Pediatric Cancers
Birth weight may be associated with the risk of certain pediatric cancers, a new study suggests.
Mitochondrial DNA Fraction Breaks Linked to Increased Risk of NHL
Patients who have more mitochondrial DNA fraction breaks have a higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to new research.
Deaths Among Cancer Patients Increased During the First 2 Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Deaths in patients with COVID-19 and cancer made up 81% of excess deaths among cancer patients during the first 2 years of the pandemic.
Systemic Therapies May Increase Risk of VTE in Patients With Cancer and COVID-19
Researchers found a higher risk of VTE in patients with cancer and COVID-19 who were receiving systemic cancer therapies.
Fracking Linked to Childhood Lymphoma in New Study
Children who live near areas where fracking takes place appear to have an increased risk of lymphoma.
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