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Immunotherapy 101: What Patients Can Expect from CAR-T Cell Therapy
December 3rd 2020Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy is becoming more widely available, with two drugs approved to treat specific blood cancers and more being investigated in clinical trials across cancer types. Here’s what patients need to know if they’re considering treatment with one of these novel immunotherapies.
Artificial Intelligence May Accurately Predict Short-Term Mortality in Patients with Cancer
December 3rd 2020An artificial intelligence-based algorithm within the electronic medical record provided real-time and accurate predictions of the short-term mortality rate of patients with cancer, outperforming all other prognostic incidences commonly used.
How the Cancer Care Team is Like a Symphony Orchestra
November 30th 2020Often, patients with cancer will come into contact with only a handful of members of their care team: a primary care physician or oncologist, perhaps a nurse or two. But as Dr. Phillip J. Koo explained, it helps to view the cancer care team – including those who a patient may never see – with a wider lens.
4 Tips for Adjusting to Holidays Amid COVID-19 While in Treatment for Cancer
November 26th 2020Adjusting to the unique holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, all while going through treatment for cancer requires extra kindness and willingness to change some habits. Here are 4 tips to do just that.