prostate cancer

Quiz

Friday Morning Quiz: Week of Aug 29-Sept 4

09/01/2016

JCP Editors

A study published in JAMA Oncology found that increasing the number of treatment cycles with what drug led to improved overall survival in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate...

A...

09/01/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Indicators of Radiotherapy Toxicity Identified

08/03/2016

JCP Editors

A study looking at the genetic information of more than 1500 patients with prostate cancer has identified two variants linked to increased risk of radiotherapy side effects. Used in nearly 50% of patients with...

A...

08/03/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Tool Helps Reduce Patient Stress Surrounding Prostate Cancer Care

07/22/2016

JCP Editors

A new tool may help make decisions less emotional for patients with low-risk prostate cancer and encourage patient-physician communication, according to results published in the Journal of Cancer Education. While...

A new...

07/22/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research Reports

SEASONS: A Prospective Study to Assess the Physical, Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Financial Needs of Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors

06/20/2016

Nancy Ehmke, RN, MN, AOCN

Breck Hunnicutt, RN, BSN, CCRC

Hilary Biddle RN, BSN, CCRC

Christina Zelt, RN, MSN

Brooke Hoverman

Stephanie Trenkner, BS

Carlena Magley, BS

Abstract: As cancer centers expand survivorship services beyond the delivery of the care plan to provide educational programs and support services, it is critical to assess survivors’ needs throughout their...

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06/20/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Proton Beam Therapy a Cost-Effective Treatment for Some Cancer Types

03/08/2016

JCP Editors

Proton beam therapy (PBT) represents a promising, cost-effective option for patients with specific forms of cancer, according to a recently published review.  PBT is increasingly being use for the treatment of...

Proton...

03/08/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Suicide Gene Therapy Safe and Effective in Treating Prostate Cancer

12/15/2015

JCP Editors

A long-term clinical trial of suicide gene therapy has shown that it safely and effectively destroys prostate cancer cells. The method alters the genetic composition of cancer cells so that they trigger the immune...

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12/15/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Circulating Tumor DNA in Blood Used to Track Cancer Treatment Outcomes

12/11/2015

JCP Editors

Two new studies suggest a role for blood tests, or liquid biopsies, in guiding a patient’s cancer treatment. The research, which involved patients with breast and prostate cancers, scanned blood for traces of...

Two...

12/11/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways