Articles

New research suggests that men with early prostate cancer who choose active surveillance may benefit from additional biopsy testing prior to deciding on a treatment. Read More ›

Recent study results show that healthcare-associated infections among cancer patients increased over a 10-year period. Read More ›

In part 2 of our Conquering the Cancer Care Continuum series, the focus is on pain management. Despite dramatic improvements in pharmaceutical agents, as well as surgical procedures designed to help control pain, we still have a long way to go to be successful on behalf of our patients. Read More ›

Mrs S is a 58-year-old female who presented to the nurse practitioner complaining of fatigue and mid-thoracic back pain that had become worse in the last few weeks. She works full time as a fourth-grade teacher and cares for her 3 grandchildren every weekend while her daughter works. Read More ›

JB is a 57-year-old male who presents to the emergency department complaining of acute left-sided chest pain (8/10 on a numeric pain scale) that has been ongoing for approximately 48 hours following a fall at home. Read More ›

Pain management is a critical component of patient care in any medical specialty, but particularly in oncology. The 2 case presentations and discussions by Beth Faiman and Steve Stricker are common cases in which pain management is integral to the overall care of the patient. Read More ›

Lymphoseek Injection was recently approved by the FDA for use in patients with breast cancer or melanoma who are undergoing surgery to remove tumor-draining lymph nodes. Read More ›

In light of increasing CT colonography use, recent study results show the high quality of 3D CT colonography diagnostic images can be maintained while decreasing the radiation dose. Read More ›

Not only do the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 steps reduce the risk of heart disease, but they also help prevent cancer. Read More ›

Consuming high-fat dairy products following a breast cancer diagnosis increases a patient’s likelihood of dying of the disease in the future. Read More ›