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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has released new patient guidelines for adults 65 and older, emphasizing health, cognition, and physical function rather than chronological age alone …
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is funding four quality-improvement projects aimed at reducing gaps in metastatic prostate cancer care, targeting disparities in access, inconsistent testing and …
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Every cancer center responding to a National Comprehensive Cancer Network survey reported at least one anti-cancer drug shortage in late August, extending a supply problem that …
Cancer Drug Shortages Persist at Major U.S. Centers Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Patients with advanced cancer were significantly more likely to discuss and document their care preferences when both they and their physicians received targeted reminders, according to …
Cancer Care Study Finds Targeted Prompts Increase End-of-Life Discussions Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) will convene policymakers, researchers, patient advocates, and industry leaders on June 25 to examine how cancer innovation is funded and …
NCCN Hosts Cancer Innovation Summit as Research Funding Faces Scrutiny Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has launched a free weekly email service that alerts users to changes in its widely used cancer treatment guidelines, expanding access …
NCCN Launches Weekly Cancer Guideline Alerts for Clinicians Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has expanded its cancer distress screening tool to more than 70 languages, a move aimed at improving access to psychological and …
NCCN Expands Cancer Distress Screening Tool to 70 Languages Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A new analysis of clinical trial data found that methylphenidate-based stimulants may provide measurable relief for cancer-related fatigue, adding evidence for a treatment approach oncologists have …
Study Finds ADHD Drugs May Ease Cancer Fatigue Symptoms Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — National Comprehensive Cancer Network said several staff members, research initiatives and patient education programs received national recognition for work related to cancer policy, equity, scientific research …
NCCN Staff, Patient Guides Receive National Awards and Recognition Read More PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — National Comprehensive Cancer Network released a new patient guide on prostate cancer screening aimed at explaining current screening recommendations and addressing concerns about testing and treatment.
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