Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
Cancer
Cancer Shortens Lifespan of Transplant Recipients
Investigators quantified the life years lost due to specific cancers among US transplant recipients over the first 10 postoperative years.
Some Cancer Drugs Without Proven Benefit Still Recommended
Six of 18 indications remain on label for cancer drugs that failed to improve primary end point in trials after receiving accelerated approval
Prostate Cancer Screenings Fell Sharply Early in COVID-19 Pandemic
The decrease in prostate cancer screening rates was the smallest among 5 cancers studied.
Reasons for Cancer Clinical Trial Withdrawal Often Not Understood
A structured interview study sought to understand patient experiences after being withdrawn from a cancer clinical trial.
Which Cancer Patients Need a COVID-19 Booster Shot Most?
NCCN guidance says several groups should be considered eligible immediately for a third dose of either of the mRNA vaccines
Cannabis Use Lower in Cancer Survivors Than General Population
Factors associated with use or nonuse found to be similar between the groups
COVID-19 Immune Response Appears Strong in Cancer Patients
Vast majority show seropositivity 4 months after the second COVID-19 vaccine dose
Enrollment in Cancer Treatment Trials Largely Unchanged by Pandemic
However, there was a significant decrease in enrollment for cancer control and prevention trials
Study: Race-Free CKD-EPI Equation Undercuts Cancer Therapy in Black Patients
Accurate kidney function assessment is a crucial consideration when prescribing a patient’s anticancer therapy regimen.
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