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Precision medicine for cancer care costs a fortune but could save money in the long run
Expert Michael Caligiuri on who's going to make money on the coming cancer treatments
Cancer care costs everyone too much. What can we do about it?
The status quo of rapidly escalating cancer care costs for patients isn't acceptable and if unchecked will ultimately limit their access to care.
The Cancer Care Costs Conundrum: How Much is Too Much?
Drugs are becoming available for many cancers that couldn't be treated before - but at what cost? Prof Karol Sikora argues that hard decisions have to be made by the NHS - including age restrictions.
In-Home Cancer Care Tips for Families
A cancer diagnosis can change many aspects of daily care for elders. Patients often wish to remain at home after the diagnosis, as staying close to family and familiar surroundings can be comforting. However, changing needs may cause elders to need more regular and extensive care than family members are able to provide.
Why palliative care is important in cancer care
For cancer patients, it’s important to remember that the effects of cancer and its treatment can be very different from person to person. A palliative care […]
Why multidisciplinary and coordinated cancer care matters
Consensus may not be easy, but it is, ultimately, the goal. That, in and of itself, is the definition of quality.
How Cancer Care Can Affect the Kidney
The authors of a new review article in The Lancet discuss the complex relationship between the kidneys, cancer, and cancer chemotherapies.
Why Doctors Want A Computerized Assistant For Cancer Care
A computer may soon be able to offer highly personalized treatment suggestions for cancer patients based on the specifics of their cases and the full sweep
Why dietary advice is a critical part of cancer care
Patients who lose weight have lower survival rates yet very few are given nutritional information and support
This is how we make cancer care sustainable and available for all
More equitable access to treatments to greater diversity in clinical trials can help us tackle the global impact of cancer.
Bacterial colonies of tumors could guide cancer care
The human body is teeming with bacteria, and a new study finds the same is true of many cancers -- raising questions about what role microbes might play in the diseases.
Nurse Practitioners and Doctors: How They Work Together in Cancer Care
A cancer care team is made up of several health professionals, including doctors and nurse practitioners. So how are these two important components of a care team different, and how do they work together? There are many different types of doctors that work on a typical cancer care team. At …
How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children
For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it's too costly and complicated.
It takes a village: what makes a cancer care team
Individuals facing a cancer diagnosis often need the experience and skills of several different medical professionals to treat the disease. This is where a multidisciplinary care team comes in.
How Teleoncology Helps Deliver High-Quality Cancer Care
In this ASCO Educational Book podcast, several experts discuss the ways in which using technology to communicate with the cancer care team can help patients and improve care.
