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Follow-up Phone Call Improves Patient Satisfaction after Discharge

A pilot program whereby oncology nurses telephone patients shortly after their hospital...

Oral Care Protocol May Prevent Oral Mucositis

Careful attention to a set of oral care measures may help patients avoid chemotherapy-induced...

No, You Can’t Keep Your Health Plan

President Obama guaranteed Americans that after health reform became law they could keep their...

Steeplechase Cancer Center Provides Patient-centered Care in Community Setting

Steeplechase Cancer Center at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, New Jersey, was established...

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The Nurse’s Role When a Patient Takes Medicinal Cannabis
“Nurses are increasingly likely to deal with patients using medicinal cannabis and it is...
Risk-reducing Surgery Beneficial for Women with BRCA Mutations
Risk-reducing surgery reduced the risk for breast and ovarian cancer in a study of women with...
Variety of Fruits and Vegetables Cuts Lung Cancer Risk in Smokers
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may protect smokers against lung cancer, according...
Medicare Expands Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Counseling
The US Department of Health and Human Services has expanded coverage of evidence-based tobacco...
PSA Surveillance Every 2 Years after Surgery for Low-risk Prostate Cancer?
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measurements at 2 years should capture the majority of low-...

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