oncology management

Research in Review

Clinical Pathways for Breast, Colon, and Rectal Cancers Improve Physician Adherence to Best Practices

02/16/2016

JCP Editors

Implementation of clinical pathways for breast, colon, and rectal cancers can help narrow the gap between evidence-based treatment guidelines and clinical practice, according to a new study.  With research on...

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02/16/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Editor's Page

The Success of a Clinical Pathway Depends on Adherence

02/16/2016

Winston Wong , PharmD;

Clinical pathways can be used to promote the standardization of evidence-based treatment strategies in order to ensure that every patient is receiving the best possible care. Yet, it is not enough to simply put...

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02/16/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Staging Laparoscopy Aids Decision-Making for Patients With Gastric Cancer

02/12/2016

JCP Editors

Staging laparoscopy in patients with gastric cancer can improve treatment decision-making and help avoid potentially unnecessary laparotomy, according to a new study. Early gastric cancer often presents with no...

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02/12/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Shorter Radiation Courses Safer and Equally Effective for Rectal Cancer Patients

01/19/2016

JCP Editors

Shorter radiation courses followed by consolidation chemotherapy before surgery may be an effective treatment option for rectal cancer patients. High volume bouts of chemoradiation are often used before surgery in...

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01/19/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Emergency Department‚ÄìInitiated Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life with Advanced Cancer

01/18/2016

JCP Editors

Palliative care consultations initiated in the emergency department (ED) may improve quality of life for advanced cancer patients without shortening survival, according to a recently published study. ED visits are...

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01/18/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Adolescent Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients Not Receiving Optimal Follow-up Care

01/18/2016

JCP Editors

Adolescent and young adult (AYAs) survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma may not be receiving the recommended post-treatment care, according to a recent study. Cancer is the leading cause of death in AYAs, and Hodgkin...

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01/18/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Palliative Care Consultations Reduce Costs for Advanced Cancer Patients

01/11/2016

JCP Editors

The costs associated with caring for patients with advanced cancer and other serious health conditions can be reduced by having these patients consult with a palliative care team, a new study confirms. In an effort...

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01/11/2016

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Even for High-Risk Lung Cancer Patients, Surgery May be Worth It

11/11/2015

JCP Editors

Surgical intervention might be worth the risks, even for lung cancer patients considered to be high-risk by conventional guidelines from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and other similar organizations....

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11/11/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

New Gene Identified as Key Indicator of Lung Cancer Prognosis

11/11/2015

JCP Editors

A breakthrough in the research of one of the deadliest forms of cancer may bring new understanding and better treatment to the disease. Worldwide, lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancer types....

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11/11/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Conferences

2015 National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting & Expo

10/27/2015

JCP Editors

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy is a trade association dedicated to education, national policy advocacy, and engagement of all stakeholders in the specialty pharmacy industry.

The National Association of...

10/27/2015

Journal of Clinical Pathways