cancer

With cancer rates rising worldwide, oncologist shortage predicted

Posted by Reuters | May 13, 2019 | Reuters |

By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – As cancer rates rise worldwide, researchers predict a shortage of specialists who can deliver chemotherapy, according to a new study. World Health Organization projections suggest that...

Higher Risk for Cancer, Mortality Seen With Pediatric-Onset IBD

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 13, 2019 | HealthDay |

Risk for cancer, mortality increased for patients with pediatric-onset ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease

ASTRO: Prior Authorization Obstacles Delaying Treatment

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 2, 2019 | HealthDay |

Almost all radiation oncologists report their patients are delayed from receiving life-saving treatment

Cervical Adenocarcinoma Rates Increased in Some Populations

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 2, 2019 | HealthDay, Newsletter, Obstetrics and Gynecology |

Increasing and stabilizing incidence trends seen for several subpopulations; declines attenuated in SCC

April 2019 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology

Posted by Physicians Weekly | May 1, 2019 | HealthDay |