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Since 2010, satisfaction and usability ratings for certified electronic health records have declined. Read More ›

The estrogen patches often used to treat menopause symptoms in women could be a simple and safe alternative to the hormone therapies used to treat prostate cancer in men, according to new research. Read More ›

New research shows that shortly after a breast cancer diagnosis, 23% of women experience symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More ›

In a new study, undergoing a colonoscopy was associated with an overall 70% reduction of advanced colorectal cancer diagnoses. Read More ›

Oncology nurse navigators work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, oncology groups, and accountable care organizations (ACOs). Their pa­tients have every conceivable type of cancer and a variety of treatment plans. Nurse navigators often follow patients from diagnosis through the entire spectrum of care. Their task has been to find the resources to help patients from diagnosis through care and recovery or relapse. Read More ›

Researchers have discovered that consuming a daily dose of omega-3 fish oils enhances skin immunity to sunlight. Read More ›

The National Lung Screening Trial found that LDCT screening reduces lung cancer deaths by about 20% compared with chest x-ray. Read More ›

Novel cancer care technology now allows doctors to treat prostate cancer from within the body. Read More ›

The FDA recently approved a new therapy for patients with HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer who had previously received treatment with trastuzumab and taxanes. Read More ›

The majority of women who undergo breast cancer operations involving axillary lymph node removal experience anxiety related to the possible development of lymphedema. Read More ›