West Virginia University in Morgantown has received a $50 million investment from the state to expand its cancer research, according to a June 15 news release.
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Columbus-based Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–The James researchers are preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind cancer clinical trial for a "smart drug" over telehealth.
Here are 107 oncologists starting new roles:
A survey found 93 percent and 70 percent of cancer centers are struggling with shortages of carboplatin and cisplatin, respectively, and while the FDA is trying to increase supply, hospitals are struggling to help patients.
A Cigna Healthcare study found administering pegfilgrastim, an injection used to prevent infection in cancer patients, in a home setting increased patient outcomes compared to administration in a nonhome setting.
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The prognosis for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer has improved substantially since the 1990s, according to recent findings published in the BMJ.
Oncologists need to learn how to set boundaries in their professional lives and address their fear of saying "no" to career opportunities or patients that could increase their risk of burnout, said two speakers at the American Society of Clinical…
The saying goes that curiosity killed the cat, but in the case of Chris Flowers, MD, that trait has been crucial to his success.
New York City-based Northwell Health is reducing pain and stress for breast cancer patients by providing five free 15-minute sessions of reflexology, reiki or massage.
With the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, independent oncologists can no longer send prescriptions directly to Medicare patients. That's creating serious hurdles for some patients in rural areas, The Wall Street Journal reported June 12.