State of palliative care services at US cancer centers: An updated national survey
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32738
Abstract: This study examined the changes in outpatient palliative care services at US cancer centers over the past decade. read more here.
Keywords: care services; palliative care; cancer; services cancer ... See more keywords
Palliative care education and research at US cancer centers: A national survey
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33474
Abstract: Palliative care (PC) education and research are essential to developing a skilled workforce and evidence base to support the delivery of quality cancer care. The current state of PC education and research at US cancer… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; care; education research; cancer centers ... See more keywords
Trastuzumab treatment of patients with early, HER2-positive breast cancer in 17 certified German breast cancer centers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03651-1
Abstract: Since 2008, guidelines recommend that patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer (BC) should receive adjuvant chemotherapy in combination with trastuzumab in Germany. However, recent studies highlight that a substantial share of patients do not receive… read more here.
Keywords: recommendation; her2 positive; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Optimal care and survival for signet-ring cell and non-signet-ring cell gastric cancer are more achievable at academic cancer centers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.05.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Western literature lacks large-scale population studies comparing the influence of academic and high-volume (HV) versus low-volume (LV) cancer centers on gastric cancer oncologic outcomes. METHODS The National Cancer Database from 2004 to 2016 was… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; signet ring; cancer centers; ring cell ... See more keywords
Operational strategies in US cancer centers of excellence that support the successful accrual of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100532
Abstract: Background Study populations in clinical research must reflect US changing demographics, especially with the rise of precision medicine. However, racial and ethnic minority groups (REMGs) have low rates of participation in cancer clinical trials. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: centers excellence; clinical trials; operational strategies; racial ethnic ... See more keywords
Overall survival after resection of retroperitoneal sarcoma at academic cancer centers versus community cancer centers: An analysis of the National Cancer Data Base
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2017.07.009
Abstract: Background Operative resection remains the definitive curative therapy for retroperitoneal sarcoma. Data published recently show a correlation between improved outcomes for complex oncologic operations and treatment at academic centers. For large retroperitoneal sarcomas, operative resection… read more here.
Keywords: academic cancer; cancer centers; retroperitoneal sarcoma; cancer ... See more keywords
Special Convening and Listening Session on Health Equity and Community Outreach and Engagement at National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2020.0155
Abstract: In recent years, the cancer research and care community has been more attuned to health equity, increasingly pursuing coordinated and comprehensive action to achieve equitable health outcomes. In addition to its support of a joint… read more here.
Keywords: community; cancer; health; health equity ... See more keywords
Leadership Diversity and Development in the Nation's Cancer Centers.
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DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djac121
Abstract: The capacity and diversity of the oncology leadership workforce has not kept pace with the emerging needs of our increasingly complex cancer centers and the spectrum of challenges our institutions face in reducing the cancer… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; center directors; cancer centers; leadership ... See more keywords
Variation in Clinical Practice and Attitudes on Antibacterial Management of Fever and Neutropenia in Patients With Hematologic Malignancy: A Survey of Cancer Centers Across the United States
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac005
Abstract: Abstract Background Contemporary information regarding fever and neutropenia (FN) management, including approaches to antibacterial prophylaxis, empiric therapy, and de-escalation across US cancer centers, is lacking. Methods This was a self-administered, electronic, cross-sectional survey of antimicrobial… read more here.
Keywords: fever neutropenia; escalation; survey; management ... See more keywords
Abstract 2433: The NCI Cancer Center Cessation Initiative (C3I): Characteristics and reach of tobacco treatment programs among NCI-designated cancer centers in the C3I
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-2433
Abstract: Quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis leads to better outcomes for cancer patients, including lower risk for a second primary cancer and increased survival. However, few cancer patients receive smoking cessation services during their oncology… read more here.
Keywords: smoking cessation; cancer centers; cancer; cessation services ... See more keywords
Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers (CI4CC): Building a Community Focused on Sharing Ideas and Best Practices to Improve Cancer Care and Patient Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1200/cci.19.00166
Abstract: Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers (CI4CC) is a grassroots, nonprofit 501c3 organization intended to provide a focused national forum for engagement of senior cancer informatics leaders, primarily aimed at academic cancer centers anywhere in the… read more here.
Keywords: cancer informatics; cancer centers; centers ci4cc; cancer ... See more keywords