Clinical

Podcasts

The latest episode of CancerNetwork®’s podcast examines a review article focusing on spinal metastases and stereotactic body radiation therapy.

Oncology Peer Review On-The-Go: Guidelines for Palliative Treatment of Spinal Metastases

Articles

According to researchers, mindfulness-based intervention may have a positive effect on subjective measures of cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors.

Mindfulness-Based Intervention May Improve QOL in Patients with Breast Cancer

Researchers found that breast cancer survivors who were prescribed adjuvant endocrine therapy and regularly performed moderate physical activity reported better health-related quality-of-life.

Moderate Physical Activity Leads to Better QOL in Women Taking Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy

Videos

Using acupuncture to help manage pain associated with cancer treatment, may offer additional tools to help manage function and quality of life in survivors, according to Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE.

Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, on Next Steps in Acupuncture for Managing Pain in Cancer Survivors

Oncology advanced practice registered nurses can play a critical role in providing primary palliative care to patients with cancer.

Role of Oncology Nurses in Primary Palliative Care Growing

A small study has found that men with cancer were less likely than women to prefer palliative care if informed that continued treatment would not be helpful.

Men Less Likely to Prefer Palliative Care Treatment at End of Life

This article reviews the ways in which palliative care and oncology teams can collaborate to provide high-quality care to patients and their families; it also provides practical tips for oncologists who wish to initiate primary palliative care for their patients.

Effective Palliative Care: What Is Involved?

The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designation to GC4419, for reduction of severe oral mucositis caused by radiation therapy.

Anti–Oral Mucositis Drug Granted Breakthrough Status 

In a Belgian study, integration of palliative care as part of cancer care increased the quality of life of patients with advanced malignant solid tumors.

QOL Boost Seen From Early, Systematic Palliative Care in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors 

The early integration of oncology and palliative care enhanced coping strategies and improved QOL for patients newly diagnosed with incurable lung or GI cancer.

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