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Docs Need Primer on Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy
Many primary care physicians - and even some oncologists - are unaware of common long-term side effects of four widely used breast and colorectal cancer drugs, a national survey by the National Cancer Institute reveals.
Many primary care physicians - and even some oncologists - are unaware of common long-term side effects of four widely used breast and colorectal cancer drugs, a national survey by the National Cancer Institute reveals.
Only 6% of primary care physicians were able to identify the main long-term effects (LEs) of doxorubicin (Adriamycin), paclitaxel (Taxol), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), compared with 65% of oncologists surveyed.
The results are not surprising, but they underscore the need for ongoing education among all physicians who care for the more than 12 million cancer survivors in the United States, lead author Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov said during a press briefing highlighting research to be presented at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
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Source: OncologySTAT
Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Care Prior Authorization Decisions
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Uniting to Support Patients With Cancer Beyond Treatment
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April 25th 2024On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we're talking with the authors of a study published in the April 2024 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® about their findings on the rates of low-value cancer care services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bridging Cancer Care Gaps and Overcoming Medical Mistrust
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How English- and Spanish-Preferring Patients With Cancer Decide on Emergency Care
November 13th 2024Care delivery innovations to help patients with cancer avoid emergency department visits are underused. The authors interviewed English- and Spanish-preferring patients at 2 diverse health systems to understand why.
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