Wastage of Oral Cancer Drugs Costs More Than $4000 per Patient, Study Suggests
Researchers studied 22 oral cancer drugs and found that wastage due to dose modifications or discontinuations resulted in a mean cost of $4290 per patient.
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Body Composition Can Change During Chemo in Young Patients With Lymphoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma
Young patients with lymphoma or rhabdomyosarcoma may experience changes in body composition during chemotherapy, research suggests.
Increasing Doses May Improve Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines in Cancer Patients
After 3 or 4 doses, mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are similarly effective in patients with cancer and the general population, a study suggests.
Certain Cancers May Be More Common in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Patients
The prevalence of certain cancers may be higher in lesbian, gay, and bisexual patients than in heterosexual patients, a large study suggests.
CLL Treatment Affects ICI Efficacy in Patients With Melanoma and CLL
Treating advanced melanoma with immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safe and effective in patients with concomitant CLL, a study suggests.
Preventing and Treating Malnutrition in Cancer Patients
Malnutrition may affect 30% to 85% of cancer patients, and it may account for 10% to 20% of deaths in these patients.
Overall Incidence of Pediatric Cancer in the US Increased From 2003 to 2019
The overall incidence of pediatric cancer in the United States increased from 2003 to 2019, researchers found.
ChatGPT and the Future of Health Care
Experts describe how ChatGPT and other AI technologies will transform health care and research.
Medicaid Expansion Tied to Greater Use of Cancer-Related Palliative Care
Medicaid expansion is associated with increased use of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer, a study suggests.
Patients Squeezed in Fight Over Who Gets to Bill for Pricey Infusion Drugs
Health insurers and medical providers are battling over who should supply high-cost infusion drugs for patients.
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