Delay in Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased Mortality
Association between delay and increased mortality significant for 13 of 17 indications
~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up
More primary care physicians and those with an EHR system have computerized capability to ID patients due for preventive, follow-up care
Quality of Life Varies With Breast Cancer Surgery Type
Body image, sexual health, anxiety worse after bilateral mastectomy
ACA Protects Coverage for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Dependent coverage provision cuts risk for insurance loss by 15 percent
USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendation for CRC Screening
Benefit substantial for adults aged 50 to 75 years; benefit moderate for adults aged 45 to 49 years
Decrease Seen in Non-COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations at Peak
Caseload of common medical emergencies, including acute MI, ischemic stroke also decreased
Rurality, Income Impact Stage at Diagnosis, Mortality in Liver Cancer
Patients from rural regions, lower-income households have more advanced stage at diagnosis of HCC
ASTRO Issues Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant RT recommended for stage II to III rectal cancer; RT should be performed preoperatively
Breast Cancer Surgery Feasible for Most Fit Older Women
Hormone therapy alone may be as good as surgery if life expectancy is less than four years
SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV
Career counseling recommended for those planning to conduct exposure-prone procedures
