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Mashup Score: 16ASCO24Common Sense Oncology: Equity, Value, and Outcomes That Matter - 6 hour(s) ago
While some recent drug treatments have been transformative for patients with cancer, many treatments offer small benefits despite high clinical toxicity, time toxicity and financial toxicity. Moreover, treatments that do provide substantial clinical benefits are not available to many patients globally due to issues with availability and affordability. The Common Sense Oncology’s vision is that patients will have access to treatments that provide meaningful improvements in outcomes that matter, regardless of where they live. In recognition of the growing challenges in the field of oncology, Common Sense Oncology seeks to achieve this vision by improving evidence generation, evidence interpretation and evidence communication.
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Mashup Score: 18ASCO24Why and How to Integrate Early Palliative Care Into Cutting-Edge Personalized Cancer Care - 6 hour(s) ago
Early palliative care, palliative care integrated with oncology care early in the course of illness, has myriad benefits for patients and their caregivers, including improved quality of life, reduced physical and psychological symptom burden, enhanced prognostic awareness, and reduced health care utilization at the end of life. Although ASCO and others recommend early palliative care for all patients with advanced cancer, widespread implementation of early palliative care has not been realized because of barriers such as insufficient reimbursement and a palliative care workforce shortage. Investigators have recently tested several implementation strategies to overcome these barriers, including triggers for palliative care consultations, telehealth delivery, navigator-delivered interventions, and primary palliative care interventions. More research is needed to identify mechanisms to distribute palliative care optimally and equitably. Simultaneously, the transformation of the oncology t
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Mashup Score: 57ASCO24Born in a Small Village in India, a Breast Cancer Expert Assumes a Leadership Role in Oncology in Cleveland and Beyond - 6 hour(s) ago
Jame Abraham, MD, FACP, was born and reared in Kerala, a tropical state in southwestern India. Situated on the Malabar Coast, Kerala was named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler. “Along with its natural beauty, Kerala is a true melting pot. Over centuries, people from many different cultures—Arab and Jewish merchants and Christian missionaries, European traders, and colonizers—traveled through and lived in Kerala. Although my parents were from a small village and had
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Mashup Score: 1ASCO24Home - 8 hour(s) ago
Medscape is pleased to present several live symposia in Chicago, Illinois, in June 2024. These in-person and virtual events feature expert panelists who will guide interactive discussions and provide information on emerging topics, research, and treatment in Hematology-Oncology. There will be multiple opportunities for lively panel discussions and audience Q & A with the panelists. Join us in-person in Chicago for these exciting events. Learn more about each session below. Seats are limited, reserve
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Mashup Score: 9ASCO24Northwestern Medicine at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting - 9 hour(s) ago
Northwestern Medicine physicians and alums at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting.
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