Childhood, Adolescent Cancers Linked to Higher Risk of Major Psychiatric Disorders
Compared with the general population, survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers have an increased risk of 6 major psychiatric disorders.
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Survey Reveals Confusion About Causes of Cancer, Especially Among Anti-Vaxxers and Conspiracy Theorists
Awareness of factors that cause cancer is especially poor among people who reject vaccines, prefer alternative medicine, or believe conspiracy theories.
Survey Reveals Most US Adults Are Not Aware That Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer
In a survey of US adults, most were not aware that drinking alcoholic beverages can increase the risk of cancer.
Accredited Hospitals Fail to Disclose Costs of Common Cancer Surgeries
Roughly half of hospitals accredited by the ACS-CoC failed to disclose the cost of 5 common cancer surgeries, researchers found.
Prior Authorization Linked to Cancer Progression and Death
The prior authorization process can delay cancer care, leading to disease progression and death, according to a survey of ASCO members.
Standing Orders for Primary Prophylaxis Colony-Stimulating Factor to Improve Guideline Adherence
Researchers sought to determine if automated standing orders for prophylaxis colony-stimulating factor would improve adherence to clinical guidelines for use according to risk for febrile neutropenia.
Standardized Screening Increases Recognition of Distress in Patients With Cancer
A Plan-Do-Study-Act approach was used to validate a tool for measuring distress and clinical depression in patients with cancer.
Physical Exercise During Chemotherapy Feasible, Associated With Favorable Outcomes
Researchers sought to determine whether initiating exercise during chemotherapy was superior to initiation after chemotherapy.
Study Reveals Pregnancy-Related Discrimination in Oncology Practice
Nearly a third of female oncologists surveyed said they experienced some form of discrimination during pregnancy.
Fewer Serious Adverse Events Reported in Cancer Trials During COVID-19 Pandemic
Serious adverse events were reported less frequently among patients enrolled in cancer trials during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic than among patients enrolled prior to the pandemic.
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