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5 dni temu · Delivering palliative care to people with cancer was equally effective whether delivered virtually or in person, a new clinical trial shows. The use of telehealth in cancer care surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, when, for a period of time, in-person medical care was limited and many visits to the doctor went virtual.
24 wrz 2024 · The impact of a cancer diagnosis, and the resulting treatment, adverse events, financial burden, and fear of recurrence can cause substantial distress and anxiety, not just to the patient themselves but also to their caregivers. Most care for patients with cancer is provided by family caregivers, often by a spouse. The pivotal supporting role that primary carers play should not be ...
A cancer care review (CCR) is a supportive conversation between a person with cancer-related needs and a healthcare professional, usually in the primary care setting. 1 People with a cancer diagnosis experience poor quality of life in both physical and mental health domains, many decades after their diagnosis. 2 CCRs were embedded into the GP co...
21 paź 2024 · 5. Artificial intelligence fights cancer. In India, World Economic Forum partners are using emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to transform cancer care. For example, AI-based risk profiling can help screen for common cancers like breast cancer, leading to early diagnosis.
24 paź 2024 · Introduction. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in the United States [].Each year, over 280,000 new cases are reported, making up nearly 30% of all new cancer cases in the country, accompanied by more than 43,000 deaths [].Nonetheless, extensive research over the decades has illuminated the intricate nature of breast ...
CancerCare provides telephone, online and face-to-face counseling, support groups, education, publications and financial and co-payment assistance.
26 lip 2023 · Telehealth has the potential to facilitate access to cancer care, including to specialized multidisciplinary care by breaking down the physical boundaries between a patient and healthcare provider and between healthcare providers themselves.
