The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting the Well-Being of Oncologists
Many oncologists across the world are experiencing decreased feelings of well-being and increased burnout as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Oncology
Timing and Type of Prior Cancer Therapy May Influence Mortality in Patients With Cancer Diagnosed With COVID-19
“Immunotherapy-alone [patients] had similar rates of death compared with those not on treatment within the past year,” Dr Wise-Draper emphasized.
COVID-19 Pandemic Resulted in Cancer Treatment Modification, Increased Stress
Anticancer treatment modifications resulted in posttraumatic stress among patients and their health care providers.
Off-Label Use of Targeted Therapy Shows Benefit in Some Patients With Advanced Cancers
Aims of the DRUP trial were to facilitate access to off-label targeted therapy for patients with advanced cancers and to collect data on the safety and efficacy of this approach.
Cancer Incidence Up for Adolescents and Young Adults
2007 to 2016 saw increase in overall cancer incidence in all age groups, mainly driven by thyroid cancer.
Rivaroxaban May Be a Suitable Alternative to Low-Molecular Weight Heparin in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis
Among some patients with cancer-associated thrombosis, rivaroxaban may be a viable alternative to low-molecular-weight heparin.
Communicating With Patients in Oncology About Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to explain adjustments to cancer care due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ease patients’ fears about the impact of those changes.
5 Ways to Make Patients Feel More Comfortable in Office During Covid
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, its toll has extended beyond physical and into the emotional realm. A recent study in JAMA Network Open suggested that the prevalence of depression symptoms in the United States was more than 3 times as great during the presence of COVID-19 as it was prior to the pandemic.¹ Americans are…
Are Preoperative 3D Reconstructions of Pediatric Tumors Helpful?
Researchers assessed the advantages and discrepancies of preoperative 3D reconstruction compared with 2D images and surgical findings in pediatric tumors.
COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Infection Phenotypes Vary With Different Tumor Subtypes
Among patients with cancer, tumor subtypes may influence varying susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 disease phenotypes.
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