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Caregivers, Patients Have Different Decision-Making Support Needs

Caregivers, Patients Have Different Decision-Making Support Needs

Leah Lawrence

Conferences | June 16, 2022

Improving access to evidence-based information for caregivers could contribute to improved outcomes for patients with breast cancer, according to an abstract from the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting. Terri Kim, of Lunit Inc., Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues asked 330 patients with breast cancer and 53 caregivers to participate in an online survey to better understand various needs throughout the cancer journey. Eight patients and caregivers were asked 25 questions through a remote nurse support model. ...

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Caregivers, Patients Have Different Decision-Making Support Needs

Caregivers, Patients Have Different Decision-Making Support Needs

Leah Lawrence

Conferences | June 16, 2022

Improving access to evidence-based information for caregivers could improve outcomes for patients with breast cancer.

Palliative Care Consults Can Be Improved in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Palliative Care Consults Can Be Improved in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Kerri Fitzgerald

Conferences | June 14, 2022

Just 38% of patients with breast cancer receive at least 1 palliative care consult following metastatic disease diagnosis.

Study Identifies Ways to Increase Representation of Black Patients in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Study Identifies Ways to Increase Representation of Black Patients in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Kerri Fitzgerald

Conferences | June 14, 2022

All stakeholders have a role to play in increasing representation in this patient population.

Physicians, Nurses Can Improve Treatment Compliance With CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Physicians, Nurses Can Improve Treatment Compliance With CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Kerri Fitzgerald

Conferences | June 14, 2022

A study identified self-reported gaps from healthcare providers associated with providing treatment-related support.

Exercise Intervention Improves Body Fat in Patients With Breast Cancer, Supports Clinical Measurement Tools

Exercise Intervention Improves Body Fat in Patients With Breast Cancer, Supports Clinical Measurement Tools

Keightley Amen

Conferences | June 6, 2022

Research has shown that weight gain and obesity can be associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Autoimmune Disease May Improve Survival in Late-Stage Breast Cancer

Autoimmune Disease May Improve Survival in Late-Stage Breast Cancer

Keightley Amen

Conferences | June 6, 2022

Some research has shown that patients with certain autoimmune diseases have a lower risk of breast cancer.

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