The Chemotherapy Blues: How Depression Impacts Treatment Efficacy
Chemotherapy is a commonly used treatment for cancer patients. It involves the use of strong drugs to kill cancer cells in the body. While it is an effective treatment, chemotherapy can have several side effects that can impact a patient’s physical and mental health. One of the most common side effects is depression. Depression can […]
Leading Cancer Experts Help Patients Decide Best Treatment Options
There are few words uttered by a doctor that have more of an emotional impact than “You have cancer.” At that point, the most precious commodity that one has to hold on to is time. It can be time-consuming and difficult to know whom to consult, or how to move forward, let alone which treatment […]
Women: Take the “Pearl Pledge” For Cervical Cancer Awareness
Staying healthy can be easier when done with a friend. That’s the idea behind the new “Take the Pearl Pledge” program to fight cervical cancer. “Cervical cancer is the second leading cancer in women worldwide. This year in the United States, more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 […]
6 Takeaways For Cancer Programs From Medicare’s 2023 Proposed Rules
In July 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rules for the Medicare program for 2023. These rules have important implications for cancer programs across the United States, and provide insights into the direction of cancer care reimbursement and delivery in the coming years. Here are six key takeaways for […]
How The Pandemic Impacted Cancer Service Volumes, In 8 Graphs
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare systems worldwide, with many resources being diverted to manage the outbreak. One area that has been affected is cancer services, with delays and cancellations of cancer surgeries, diagnostic tests, and screening programs. In this article, we will explore how the pandemic impacted cancer service volumes […]
Protect Your Health During Cancer Treatment
Cancer can be a difficult and overwhelming diagnosis, and if you have cancer or are undergoing cancer treatment, your top priority is to get healthy. After your cancer diagnosis, there are many new things you might need to learn and manage. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Blood Clot Alliance want […]
Cancer Program Development Grids
Cancer program development grids are tools used to assess and improve the quality of cancer care services provided by healthcare organizations. These grids provide a framework for the evaluation of the cancer program’s performance across various domains, including patient outcomes, resource utilization, clinical quality, patient experience, and financial viability. Cancer program development grids are particularly […]
Pediatric Cancer Landscape Calls for Global Outreach
Around the world, pediatric cancer survival rates are failing to keep pace with real-life treatment and diagnostic opportunities. Five-year survival rates for children with cancer went from 30 percent in the 1960s to 80 percent in the 2000s, but since then improvements have been sparse. Developing countries, those too often faced with few resources and […]
New Cancer Test Helps Men Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The ACS estimates that in 2019 there will be approximately 174,650 new cases of prostate cancer and 31,620 deaths. About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate […]
The National Children’s Cancer Society Observes 25 Years
The battle against childhood cancer is ongoing. Over the past 20 years, incidence of children diagnosed with cancer has risen from 11.5 cases per 100,000 children in 1975 to 14.8 per 100,000 children in 2004 — during this same time, however, death rates declined dramatically, according to the National Cancer Institute. Many experts agree that […]