Practical Reviews

Cancer

Cancer

Intervention Facilitates Discussions About End-of-Life Care Better Than Typical Approaches

Establishing stable end-of-life goals and revisiting them periodically improves the likelihood that patient wishes will be followed

Evidence and Advice

Quick reads and recommendations

Cancer

Genetic Linkage Between High BMI and Lung Cancer in Never Smokers

Though the focus for lung cancer prevention needs to be squarely on smoking cessation, results presented at the recent AACR annual meeting provide another reason for patients to shed excess weight Read More...

Cancer

What Should You Be Telling Cancer Survivors About Weight Management?

Think twice about telling patients that weight loss reduces their risk of cancer recurrence and increases their chance of survival. Rather, focus on overall nutrition. Read More...

Cancer

Study Shows That Smoking Cessation Meds Do Not Pose Cardiovascular Risks

Results may boost compliance. But for patients with a recent cardiovascular event, or those hesitant to use medication, consider something different — like the Sunday cold turkey game. Read More...

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Guideline Summaries

What to do...and why

Cancer

Guideline Summary: Symptomatic Treatment of Cough Among Adult Patients with Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report (EXPIRED)

Cough in patients with lung cancer appears to receive little attention. While the oncologist focuses on the disease, consider these strategies for relief. Read More...

Cancer

Guideline Summary: Brachytherapy for Patients with Prostate Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology/Cancer Care Ontario Joint Guideline Update (EXPIRED)

These new sub-risk categories have been added. Because no single method offers a survival advantage, the decision should be up to the patient … with guidance from you Read More...

Cancer

Guideline Summary: Use of Adjuvant Bisphosphonates and Other Bone-Modifying Agents in Breast Cancer: A Cancer Care Ontario and American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline (EXPIRED)

Who should receive bisphosphonates, which should you use, and how should you manage adverse reactions? Read More...

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Clinical Briefs

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