Surgical delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic won't affect survival rates of some patients with early-stage breast cancer, a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests.
Oncology
Cleveland Clinic will evaluate the use of a blood test that can detect more than 50 cancers as part of a multisite clinical trial, the system said Aug. 6.
As part of an ongoing series, Becker's is talking to healthcare leaders who plan to speak at the virtual event, which will take place on August 25, 2020, available here.
Gary Reedy, CEO of the American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, will retire in April 2021.
The following hospitals, health systems and cancer treatment centers have opened cancer care facilities or announced plans for them since June 18:
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There was a significant decline in newly diagnosed cancer patients in the U.S. during the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study shows.
Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie health system plans to begin construction on the $10.6 million Guthrie Cortland (N.Y.) Cancer Treatment Center in September, according to radio station WXHC.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings for cancer care July 28.
Cervical cancer screenings should begin at age 25, new guidelines from the American Cancer Society state.
These 14 oncologists joined new practices or received new appointments in the last four weeks: