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.
General Oncology
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Insomnia Relief in Cancer Patients
Acupuncture and moxibustion, which are sometimes used together, have shown promise in reducing insomnia in patients with cancer.
Approved Anticancer Drugs Provide “Marginal” Improvements in Survival
Anticancer drugs approved by the FDA in the last 2 decades provide modest improvements in survival, according to new research.
Many Sponsors Don’t Share Data From Trials Supporting Cancer Drug Approvals
Many clinical trials supporting cancer drug approvals are ineligible for individual participant data sharing, a new study suggests.
In the COVID-19 Era, Are In-Person Conferences Worth the Risks?
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, oncology professionals must decide if attending conferences in person is worth the risks.
Workplace Sexual Harassment: The Oncology Care Perspective
Researchers sought to determine the incidence, nature, and consequences of oncologists’ experiences with workplace sexual harassment.
Lack of Mask Mandates Leaves Cancer Patients Feeling Unprotected
Cancer patients have voiced concerns about a lack of masking at cancer centers and have reported being harassed for wearing masks in public.
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.
USPSTF: Do Not Take Vitamin E, Beta Carotene to Prevent Cancer
Vitamin E does not decrease the risk of cancer or cancer-related death, and the risk of harm from beta carotene outweighs any potential benefits, according to the USPSTF.
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