In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients who have had treatment for cancer. This study found that a number of patients undergoing cancer treatment developed PTSD after treatment and recommended that supports are put in place. Some background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a...
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Post-traumatic stress disorder can develop in patients with cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients who have had treatment for cancer. This study found that a number of patients undergoing cancer treatment developed PTSD after treatment and recommended that supports are put in place. Some background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a...
Read MorePost-traumatic stress disorder can develop in patients with cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients who have had treatment for cancer. This study found that a number of patients undergoing cancer treatment developed PTSD after treatment and recommended that supports are put in place. Some background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a...
Read MoreTreating types of non-small-cell lung cancer with nedaplatin chemotherapy
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug nedaplatin (Aqupla) to treat specific types of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors concluded that nedaplatin was effective at treating patients with squamous cell lung cancer. Some background Targeted therapy has improved the outcome of certain types of NSCLC...
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After three hurricanes, flooding, fires and mudslides, and now severe cold and snow in the Deep South and throughout the country, the US has had its share of emergencies. Are you prepared? For people who rely on oxygen, who are on dialysis, have diabetes or other serious conditions, it is time to think about putting together some of the essentials. What...
Read MoreIs there a benefit in combining radiation treatments for patients with limited brain metastases?
In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) at treating non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. The trial focused on patients with few brain metastases (tumors that spread) and combined WBRT with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The authors concluded that they did not find a...
Read MoreCombining systemic and local therapy – is there a benefit for patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer?
In a nutshell This study looked at different combinations of local and systemic therapy for treating patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors concluded that this type of aggressive combination therapy could improve survival rates of these patients. Some background Roughly half of patients with NSCLC are not diagnosed...
Read MoreCan acupuncture improve fatigue during cancer treatment?
In a nutshell This study looked at whether acupuncture could improve cancer related fatigue for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors concluded that acupuncture is safe and may be beneficial at improving fatigue in these patients during their treatment regimes. Some background Fatigue is one of the most common side effects...
Read MoreCAR T-Cells and HIV: What’s the Connection?
It has taken decades of work for researchers to find ways to activate the immune system to treat cancer (what we now call immuno-oncology or I-O). Much of that work has been poorly funded. Largely, it has been the result of researchers getting experience in other disciplines (like infectious disease) and then transferring that expertise to oncology...
Read MoreCan I Have a Good Quality of Life With Small Cell Lung Cancer?
Video information: How can small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients continue to enjoy life? Carly Ornstein, from the American Lung Association, shares steps to take to manage symptoms, find a treatment goal, and get the right care. She also explains the role of statistics and what patients should focus on during their treatment...
Read MoreDoes Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Have Stages?
Video information: What are the different stages of small cell lung cancer (SCLC)? Dr. Laura Chow of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance explains how SCLC can progress and the associated stage, the treatment plan, and where research is headed. Carley Ornstein of the American Lung Association shares how patients can benefit from a second opinion, while...
Read MoreLooking for patients with advanced squamous cell non-small-cell lung cancer or head and neck squamous cell carcinoma to test a new type of immunotherapy
In a nutshell This phase 1 trial is examining the safety and effectiveness of a new type of immunotherapy. The treatment involves genetically enhancing patients’ own immune cells to better fight advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or head and neck cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be the highest safe dose of the treatment. This...
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