The American Cancer Society updated its lung cancer screening guidelines for the first time in a decade, with the goal of reducing deaths from disease due to smoking history.
Oncology
Access to care, eliminating disparities and expanding quality care are the top three things leaders want changed about cancer care.
The FDA granted approval Oct. 27 for toripalimab-tpzi, a new drug therapy for head and neck cancer patients.
Minneapolis-based Allina Health Cancer Institute is launching a first-of-its-kind clinical trial using artificial intelligence and a simple blood draw to find and diagnose cancer.
A study found oncologists who receive industry payments might be more likely to provide non-recommended and low-value treatment to cancer patients.
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Safe handling of chemotherapy drugs is challenging but essential for oncology centers
Sixteen hospitals and health systems have been recognized for excellence in oncology by patients and providers, according to the WebMD Choice Awards.
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will launch an app this winter to help cancer patients manage and track chemotherapy drugs more easily.
President Joe Biden awarded immunotherapy pioneer and longtime oncology physician Steven Rosenberg, MD, PhD, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation on Oct. 24.
About 60% of newly diagnosed cancer patients made at least one visit to the emergency department for symptoms, but only half of those resulted in hospitalization, a UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center study found.