Comparison Between 155 Cases of Robotic vs. 150 Cases of Open Surgical Staging for Endometrial Cancer
September 4, 2012 | Journal Article
Robotic-assisted staging beneficial in minimally invasive surgery.
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Open Versus Laparoscopic Liver Resection
September 4, 2012 | Journal Article
Laparoscopic liver resection may extend beyond the initial postoperative period, with few readmissions.
Lack of Follow-Up After Fecal Occult Blood Testing in Older Adults
February 14, 2011 | Journal Article
Current practices may be leading to too much screening for colorectal cancer in older patients and poor efforts to determine and prompt appropriate follow-up testing, according to this novel study.
Survivorship Beyond Convalescence
June 16, 2009 | Journal Article
This brief reports on a study that extends previous analysis of the effects of prostate cancer treatments. Researchers compared prostatectomy, radiation, and brachytherapy and outcomes for urinary, sexual, and bowel function, and basic physical and mental function over 48 months.
Medication Errors Among Adults and Children with Cancer in the Outpatient Setting
February 20, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examined medication errors among cancer outpatients at several oncology clinics. Adults and children with cancer receive complex medication regimes and the frequency of medication errors in this health care setting is not well known.
Adherence to Quality Indicators and Survival in Patients with Breast Cancer
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
When breast cancer patients receive both diagnostic and treatment care in complete adherence with established protocols, survival rates are better, suggesting practitioners should make adherence to these standards a priority, according to this first study of the link between quality care and outcomes in breast cancer.
Sexual Orientation and Testing for Prostate and Colorectal Cancers Among Men in California
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article examines rates of colorectal and prostate cancer testing among heterosexual and gay/bisexual men.
In Indiana Project, Economically Disadvantaged Cancer Patients Get Supportive Counseling, Medical Equipment and More
February 10, 2007 | Program Result Report
Cancer Services of Allen County in Ft. Wayne, Ind., developed its Client Advocate Program, which provides supportive counseling, case management and wheelchairs and other medical equipment to people living with cancer.
Primary Care Practice Organization Influences Colorectal Cancer Screening Performance
June 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Patients who receive care in clinics with higher levels of local practice autonomy and with greater support resources (adequately equipped exam rooms and sufficient computer access), are more likely to receive CRC screening.
Increasing Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in the United States, 1973-2002
May 10, 2006 | Journal Article
This study examined the 2.4-fold increase (from 3.6 to 8.7 per 100,000) in thyroid cancer in the United States between 1973 and 2002. Mortality from thyroid cancer remained stable at approximately 0.5 per 100,000. Eighty seven percent of the increas ...