Curcumin and Vitamin D Treatment May Stabilize Disease in Patients with CLL and SLL
December 27th 2018In patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), high doses of curcumin and vitamin D could help stabilize the disease, according to new research presented at the 2018 American Society of Hematology’s Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Broad-Based Genomic Sequencing May Not Improve Survival in Patients with Lung Cancer
August 29th 2018Broad-based genomic sequencing, while useful in identifying tumor mutations in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), may not improve survival outcomes when compared to routine genomic testing.
Distance Caregivers Often Experience More Distress and Anxiety Than Patients
May 19th 2018“While there is substantial research documenting the psychosocial characteristics in cancer patients and local caregivers to date, none have focused solely on the comparison of patients with their distance caregivers,” the researchers stated in an abstract presented by AnnMarie Papik, B.S.
Changes in Olaparib Indications Demonstrate Need for Best Practices for Nurses
May 19th 2018As the Food and Drug Administration continues to approve additional indications for olaparib (Lynparza), health care providers and caregivers should be aware of the potential adverse effects (AEs) associated with treatment.