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Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is highly effective, and potentially curable for early-stage lung cancer, though not many physicians use the therapy, says expert Molly Freeman, CNP.

After chemotherapy proved unsuccessful, one patient entered a clinical trial of a new combination for immunotherapy for her ovarian cancer.

For patients who may be unable to afford access to scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy-induced hair loss, the nonprofit organization Hair to Stay can help with their grants.

Alix Beaupierre, RN, BSN, OCN, transplant nurse coordinator at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the patient education program she led for a CAR T-cell therapy clinical trial.

Adding to ublituximab to ibruitinib has significantly improved reponse rates compared to ibrutinib alone for patients with previously treated high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Denosumab demonstrated noninferiority to zoledronic acid at delaying the time to the first skeletal-related event (SRE) in patients with multiple myeloma.

A recent study found that online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention led to an improvement in sexual functioning for patients with breast cancer experiencing adverse effects.

A multidisciplinary team went to Botswana to bring more effective treatment to patients with cervical cancer.

A poor diet earlier in life could be linked to a greatest risk of breast cancer before menopause.

A recent study has found that the rates of colorectal cancer are rising in young adults.

The coping mechanism of mindfulness can be an effective technique in complementary or integrative therapies for patients with cancer, such as meditation, yoga, and reiki.

Adding pertuzumab to trastuzumab and chemotherapy reduced the risk of recurrence of invasive disease or death in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer.

The conditioning regimen that takes place before an allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) can improve outcomes by reducing risk of relapse.

Breast cancer expert Carey Anders discusses treatment for breast cancer patients with brain metastases.

The FDA has granted approval for telotristat ethyl in treating carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs).

A recent study aimed to evaluate whether patients were willing and able to report their adverse events while on a clinical trial.

When treating patients with CAR T-cell therapy, it is important that nurses are involved in the patient education and care coordination, so patients can be fully prepared for potential adverse events.

For patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving pembrolizumab, long-term survival rates could reach 25%.

Nurse and 2016 MPN Hero Erin Blackwell discusses MPNs and personalized care for patients.

Expert Joyce O'Shaughnessy discusses current topics in breast cancer, particular the advances and future for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

A recent study found that most patients are able to accurately self-report adverse events during clinical trials, if given the opportunity.

Researchers have found that the incidence of lung cancer in people who have never smoked is increasing

The FDA has granted approved maintenance lenalidomide for multiple myeloma

A recent survey found that oncology professionals are most concerned about the cost of cancer care drugs, obtaining reimbursement for other services, transparency in commercial policies and direct patient care rather than paperwork.

For the distress and depression that patients with head and neck cancer can experience, a gradual or "stepped" approach can help to improve quality of life and reduce costs.

At the University of Virginia (UVA) Health System, the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program in colorectal cancer has improved outcomes of patients after procedures and reduced hospital costs.

A recent study found that the genomic-based test Decipher can predict metastasis and prostate cancer-specific mortality from diagnostic biopsy specimens for patients with intermediate- and high-risk prostrate cancer.

A recent trial found that patients who receive telephone-based smoking cessation counseling at the time of lung cancer screening are more likely to quit smoking.

Ibrutinib has showed clinically meaningful and durable responses in patients with chronic graph-versus-host-disease (cGVHD).