Nine Honored for Their Dedication to Helping Patients With MPNs
December 9th 2017At this year's Annual ASH Meeting & Exposition, eight people were recognized as MPN Heroes, and, new this year, a ninth individual was honored as the program’s first Canadian MPN Champion - all for their commitment to the individual and commitment to the broader MPN community.
Patients With CLL Are Willing to Trade Efficacy For Less Severe Side Effects
December 1st 2017To offset an increased risk for serious side effects, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia say they prefer a substantial increase in progression-free survival in order to accept this negative treatment attribute.
Intervention Improves Psychosocial Wellbeing of Adolescent and Young Patients With Cancer
October 24th 2017Targeted intervention is effective in improving psychosocial stress experienced by many adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer, according to a study released ahead of the 2017 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium to be held Oct. 27-28 in San Diego.
Breast Cancer Death Rates Drop, But Racial Disparities Remain Among Patients
October 4th 2017Improved treatment and early detection means fewer women in the United States are dying from breast cancer, according to a study released by the American Cancer Society (ACS) that examined trends in the disease.
Acupuncture Reduces Symptom Burden in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
September 27th 2017Acupuncture is a powerful resource that has been around for thousands of years. The traditional Chinese medicine is effective in treating chronic pain and headaches, and is now being used by many patients with cancer as a complementary therapy alongside medicinal treatment.
The Surprising Link Between Cancer Caregiver Burden and Patient Self Image
August 17th 2017This disconnect can lead to increased burden for caregivers. Researchers from City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, found that patients view themselves as being more able than their caregivers thought.
Neuropathy and Chemo Brain: The Lasting Effects of One Nurse-Turned-Patient's Road to Recovery
June 28th 2017Anne Llewellyn knows how to be a good nurse. For nearly 40 years, she took care of others in the Emergency Department and Respiratory Intensive Care. Her perspective of the health care industry changed a bit after she became the patient. Diagnosed with a central nervous system brain tumor in November 2014, Llewellyn had to become her own advocate, along with the help of her husband.