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UrduA multi-center team including researchers from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine claims that the social media site Pinterest is rife with cancer misinformation. Their study found that about a third of posts…
Tag: Cancer Care
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Announces Transformative Gift to Establish the Nonna’s Garden Foundation Initiative for Cancer Care and Research
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced a generous $50 million gift from Mike and Maria Repole and the Nonna’s Garden Foundation to establish The Nonna’s Garden Foundation Initiative for Cancer Care and Research at MSK.
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health Launch State’s First Home Infusion Program
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health have partnered with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to launch a collaborative pilot program which provides oncology care to eligible patients in the comfort of their own home – the first of its kind in the state.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Appoints Tracy Gosselin as Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive, and Chair of Nursing
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has appointed Tracy Gosselin, PhD, RN, AOCN, NEA-BC, FAAN, as Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive, and Chair of Nursing effective November 2021. Dr. Gosselin currently serves as Chief Nursing & Patient Care Services Officer, Duke University Hospital.
Rutgers Faculty Receives Grant to Improve End-of-Life Cancer Care
Paul Duberstein, chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at Rutgers School of Public Health and associate research member at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, has received a New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research grant to evaluate the impact of a communication intervention that seeks to improve the care of patients with advanced cancer.
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre researchers discover key stem cell dormancy mechanism which could help unlock future cancer treatments
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre researchers have made new findings which provide a broader understanding of how dormant hematopoietic stem cells are activated and could pave the way towards therapeutic treatments for a number of cancers.
Rush University Medical Center Again on U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll
Of the more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals evaluated, Rush University Medical Center ranked No. 19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, with nine of specialties rated among the country’s very best.
Study of Cancer Patients and COVID-19 Highlights Health Disparities
Findings from a study led by researchers at Henry Ford Cancer Institute, in collaboration with Advocate Aurora Health, the Food and Drug Administration and Syapse®, show an elevated risk for severe COVID-19 effects or death among patients with cancer, with the highest risk being among low-income and Black patients.
‘COVID-19 & Cancer Care’ briefing March 30 features new survey data from leaders of physician and survivor groups
Experts from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) will discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnoses and care during a virtual media briefing on Tuesday, March 30, 2021,…
Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Cancer Community Urge Americans to Resume Cancer Screenings and Treatment
Early detection helps improve patient outcomes, but data shows that many cancers are going undiagnosed or untreated because of COVID-19.
Dana-Farber to hold a discussion for cancer patients and survivors about the Covid-19 vaccine
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is having a virtual discussion for cancer patients and survivors about the Covid-19 vaccine on January 27, 2020 at 5 pm.
Personalizing Cancer Care with Improved Tumor Models
While decades of research have resulted in substantial improvements in surviving cancer, a key challenge remains in identifying new drugs that improve outcomes for patients. In APL Bioengineering, researchers suggest a major hurdle is the paucity of models for cancer research that accurately represent patient tumors. They provide a perspective on strategies using models from individual patients and where the field needs to go in terms of research in animal systems and in culture systems.
Changes Needed to Address Financial Hardship from Cancer
Until you or a loved one are facing treatment for a cancer diagnosis, you may not realize the cost associated with treatment and doctor visits.
First Report Card on Biosimilars in Oncology
SUMMARY Researchers have developed the first report card on biosimilars for three blockbuster cancer drugs marketed by Genentech/Roche: Rituxan, Avastin and Herceptin. In a Policy Review in The Lancet Oncology, Y. Tony Yang, a professor at the George Washington University…
The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Cancer Care
Andrew M. Evens, the associate director for clinical services and director of the lymphoma program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and the medical director of oncology services at RWJBarnabas Health, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care.
New tools to improve care for cancer that has spread to the brain
The tools will help doctors and patients make better-informed treatment decisions, enhance the care of brain metastases, and enable hospitals to improve the coordination and effectiveness of their interdisciplinary treatment programs.
Black Lives Also Matter in Cancer Care
Studies have long reported that Black cancer patients have poorer outcomes than their white counterparts.
What Does it Mean to be An NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center?
Rutgers Cancer Institute is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a designation reserved for those cancer centers who meet the highest of standards in research, treatment, prevention and education. Rutgers Cancer Institute expert explains why this distinction sets Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health apart.
Cancer vs. COVID: When a pandemic upended cancer care
A team of researchers interviewed physicians and patients at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to identify eight scenarios impacting cancer care. Using communication strategies, they created examples of language to help oncologists respond to patients empathetically.
Nationwide Trends Show Fewer Cancer Patients Seeking Care Since Start of Pandemic
Researchers observe significant decreases nationwide in the number of patients being seen for cancer-related care as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed during the few first months of 2020.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Announces Paula Rosput Reynolds as new Chair of its Board of Directors
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) announced that Paula Rosput Reynolds will become chair of its Board of Directors. Reynolds takes the helm of the SCCA board from Karen Glover, who served as chair since 2018.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Expands South Lake Union Campus
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) announced the beginning of construction on its South Lake Union (SLU) campus to add a new six-story, 150,000 square-foot outpatient cancer treatment clinic.
Your Cancer Care is too Important to Wait
Minimizing your exposure to COVID-19 doesn’t require sacrificing cancer care or preventive services. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health are taking extra precautions to ensure that patients can continue to receive exceptional care close to home.
Coming Home to Fight Cancer
For Erika Maestas, MD, the journey to UNM Cancer Center is a journey home. Maestas grew up in Albuquerque, while her parents hailed from rural northern New Mexico. She likes that the UNM Cancer Center’s cutting edge research into cancer treatments gives her a chance to continue learning while continuing to do what she loves: working with patients
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Releases Recommendations for Standardizing Quality Measurements in Oncology
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published a curated list of high-impact measures for assessing quality improvements in cancer care. The recommendations reflect a landscape analysis from leading oncology experts in order to move the needle on cancer care standards in America.
NCCN 2020 Annual Conference to Examine Advances in Cancer Care and Emerging Issues in Oncology
Cancer care providers will gather in Orlando on March 20-22 for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) 2020 Annual Conference: Celebrating 25 Years of NCCN. The three-day, in-person conference features more than 30 educational sessions on state-of-the-art practices in cancer care.
Baylor Scott & White’s Glenda Tanner Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center – Temple Announces Construction of New Radiation Oncology Facility
Baylor Scott & White Health’s Glenda Tanner Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center (VCTC) – Temple announces construction of a new radiation oncology facility that will benefit Central Texas patients being treated for cancer. With new radiation treatment equipment and more room for procedures, the facility will be able to treat up to 70 patients per day.
A New Era of Care: The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Open in January 2020
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today celebrated the opening of a $1.5 billion state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with government officials, members of the Boards of Overseers and Managers, and staff. Opening for patient care next month, the 750,000-square-foot building is the institution’s — and the city’s — largest freestanding cancer care facility. The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a healing community dedicated to patient-centered care, made possible by a landmark donation and a pioneering vision that signifies a new era of cancer care.
Mayo Clinic radiologists take procedural practice into the future
Looking to the future, radiologists at Mayo Clinic in Rochester saw an opportunity to bring several disparate tools together into a unified space to serve complementary roles in sophisticated, minimally invasive cancer treatments.
New Nursing Leader Named to Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health
Reaffirming its commitment to continued growth and excellence, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health welcome Carolyn Hayes, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, as the new Chief Nursing Officer, RWJBarnabas, Oncology Services and Rutgers Cancer Institute.