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The GW Cancer Institute's Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation and Policy (caSNP) E-News provides information on relevant articles, trends and updates in the fields of navigation and survivorship along with current and upcoming caSNP programs and initiatives.
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| In the News |
American Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has released clinical follow-up care guidelines based on the recommendations of the National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center expert panel for the provision of care of prostate cancer survivors by primary care providers. Read the guidelines published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Deadline for Survivorship Care Plan Compliance Being Rethought
According to the Oncology Times, the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and the American Society of Clinical Oncology are reconsidering the survivorship care plan compliance deadline of January 1, 2015. Read the article.
Better Care for Cancer Patients
Published by Santa Barbara Independent, this article argues for the integration of curative and palliative care services for cancer patients. Read the article.
Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Statistics, 2014
The American Cancer Society in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute has published an article in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians estimating the number of current and future cancer survivors in the United States. Statistics on treatment patterns and survival, as well as survivorship related issues are also discussed. Read the article.
African American Women's Perceptions of Cancer Clinical Trials
A qualitative study published in Cancer Medicine, this article describes the perceived barriers and facilitators to cancer clinical trials among African American women. Read the full article.
Use of Shared Decision-Making Expanding, Moving 'Even' into Radiation Oncology
The concept of shared decision-making among patients, caregivers and clinicians, with an emphasis on radiation therapies, is explored in this article published in Oncology Times. Read the full article.
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Resources for Health Care Professionals
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ACCC's 2014 Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide Now Available
The Association of Community Cancer Centers has released its 2014 Patient Assistance and Reimbursement Guide (PAP Guide) to aid clinicians and patients in navigating the financial aspects of cancer treatment. Access the PAP Guide.
Models of Cancer Survivorship Health Care: Moving Forward
Three different models of cancer survivorship health care are provided along with a description of the ASCO Cancer Survivorship Compendium, in a discussion of the integration of survivorship care into clinical practice. Read the article published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. |
