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Dr. Langmuir Explains the Side Effects of Vandetanib

April 7th 2011

Dr. Dreicer Talks About the State of the Healthcare System

April 5th 2011

Dr. Dreicer Remarks on Healthcare Reform

April 4th 2011

Healthcare Reform

Dr. Dreicer on Disparities in the Healthcare System

April 4th 2011

Disparities in the Healthcare System

March Net Guide: Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

April 4th 2011

While eating may be the last thing on a patient's mind, foods such as apple bread pudding may help the patient cope with nausea and vomiting

Evidence on Using Ginger To Relieve CINV Is Mixed

April 1st 2011

Despite the use of antiemetics, an estimated 70% of patients still experience chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) as a direct result of their treatments.

Dr. Sandler on Guideline Compliant Care

March 30th 2011

Howard M. Sandler, MD, MS from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, on Guideline Compliant Care

Socializing Medicine: Oncology Joins Facebook Era

March 24th 2011

The latest cancer study. A book-signing event. A hospital mural project. These topics and more are all fodder for the Fox Chase Cancer Center's Facebook page

Meta-Analysis Finds That Depression Is Not Inevitable in Cancer Patients

March 24th 2011

New data suggest that a diagnosis of cancer does not necessarily lead to depression.

Excessive Optimism Plagues Early Cancer Studies

March 16th 2011

New data suggest that unrealistic optimism is common in patients who participate in early-phase cancer clinical trials and may interfere with their ability to provide informed consent.

10 Tips for Making the Most Out of a Child's Visit With a Hospitalized Parent

March 15th 2011

Although most hospitals encourage visits from children, you should keep in mind the following tips to help ensure that those visits are happy ones for you and your kids.

Exercise, Weight-Lifting Help in Preventing Lymphedema

March 15th 2011

Two studies presented at SABCS refined knowledge about how to prevent lymphedema in patients with breast cancer.

Sexual Health & Cancer

March 14th 2011

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that sexual dysfunction rates among cancer survivors range anywhere between 40% and 100%

Dental Care Steps to Prevent and Treat Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

March 14th 2011

Everyone can benefit from good oral hygiene, but people with cancer need to pay particular attention to their dental health

Exercise Routine Recommended for Prostate Cancer Survivors

March 14th 2011

Researchers are calling for prostate cancer survivors to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine.

Dr. Siegel on the Cost of Cancer Care

March 14th 2011

David S. Siegel, MD, PhD, Chief, Multiple Myeloma at John Theurer Cancer Center, on the escalating costs associated with cancer car

Palliative care shows surprising benefit

March 14th 2011

New research has shown that adding prompt palliative supportive care to standard treatment may not only improve mood and quality of life in cancer patients, but it may even extend survival.

Dr. Siegel Discusses the New John Theurer Cancer Center

March 14th 2011

David S. Siegel, MD, PhD, chief, Multiple Myeloma at the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), discusses the new JTCC stand alone cancer center.

Dr. Pecora Discusses the War on Cancer

March 10th 2011

Andrew L. Pecora, MD, from JTCC, Discusses the Ongoing War on Cancer

Dr. Pecora on Whole Patient Care

March 10th 2011

ndrew L. Pecora, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.P.E. Chief Innovations Officer, Professor and Vice President of Cancer Services at John Theurer Cancer Center on Whole Patient Care