The Cost of Bladder Cancer Care Is Rising. Could Value-Based Care Models Help?
The rising cost of care is having a negative impact on patients with bladder cancer, but a value-based approach to care might provide some relief.
All articles by Alan P. Lyss MD
Up to 10% of Early-Onset Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Cases May Be Driven by Undiagnosed IBD
As many as 10% of early-onset metastatic colorectal cancer cases may be attributable to undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease, a study suggests.
Blood Test Shows Promise for Detecting Cancers Without Approved Screening Tests
A novel blood test can detect cancers that currently have no standard screening procedures, a study suggests.
Rising Costs of Oral Anticancer Drugs Burden Medicare Recipients; New Law May Provide Some Relief
New data highlight the high cost of targeted oral anticancer medicines for patients with Medicare Part D coverage.
Medicaid Expansion May Have Improved Access to Cancer Trials
The expansion of Medicaid eligibility was associated with a nearly 3-fold increase in the proportion of Medicaid-covered patients enrolled in cancer treatment trials.
High-Deductible Insurance Linked to Delayed Diagnosis of Metastatic Cancer
Having a high-deductible health plan was associated with a nearly 5-month delay in the diagnosis of metastatic cancer.
Eponyms in Oncology: HeLa cells
This weekly series highlights eponyms in oncology. This week, we explore the history and namesake of HeLa cells.
Eponyms in Oncology: Sister Mary Joseph Nodule
This weekly series highlights eponyms in oncology. This week, we explore the history and namesake of the Sister Mary Joseph nodule.
Eponyms in Oncology: Kaposi Sarcoma
This weekly series highlights eponyms in oncology. This week, we explore the history and namesake for Kaposi sarcoma.
Can Aspirin Prevent Gastric Cancer?
New research suggests aspirin may lower the risk for gastric adenocarcinoma in women but not in men.
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