Our team of experts brings you cancer-related news and research updates.
Updated ACS guidelines for diet and physical activity aim to help cancer survivors reduce their risk for the cancer's return and for dying from cancer.
The Cures Act calls for a person’s health data, including health care provider (doctor's) notes from office visits, to be freely and securely available on a computer or a cell phone through mobile applications (such as patient portals)
New research suggests there’s a mismatch between the type of doctors cancer survivors say they prefer for on-going cancer care and who they actually see. An American Cancer Society (ACS) study showed that most cancer survivors preferred their primary care physician (PCP) and cancer doctor (oncologist) to share their on-going cancer care and for their PCPs to take charge of their preventive health care and management of chronic health conditions. But in the last 4 years, only 60% of survivors had seen a cancer doctor, while 96% had seen a PCP.
When you’re dealing with a serious medical issue, consulting with another doctor can be an important step to finding the best care. We’ll tell you the whys and hows of getting a second opinion.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say when patients see their doctor may affect whether they are told to get screened for cancer, and the likelihood of patients to have them done.
The third Tuesday of every September is Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day. It’s a reminder to help a friend, neighbor, or family member visit a health care professional.
A study led by researchers from University of Michigan has found that many cancer patients would like more help from their health care providers in addressing costs of treatment.