Jennifer Byrne

A videoconference-based behavioral intervention program significantly improved sleep and quality-of-life among elementary school-aged pediatric cancer survivors, according to study results.Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute evaluated the intervention by enrolling 15 caregivers of cancer survivors aged 5 to 12 years suffering from insomnia. Hospital staff without previous sleep education

Taking prescribed beta blockers during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation may increase mortality risk due to suppression of signals from nerves that promote bone marrow regeneration, according to study results.The study — conducted by investigators at Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern — built upon prior research in mice that showed peripheral

Despite focused efforts to improve the diversity of clinical trials, representation in research into head and neck cancer has become less equitable over the past decade, according to retrospective study results.Researchers from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center reviewed data from head and neck cancer trials published on ClinicalTrials.gov

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s newest State of Survivorship report provides insights into the experiences and priorities of people with cancer, survivors and caregivers in the United States.The report — which summarized the findings of surveys conducted between August and September 2024 — explored topics such as treatment decision-making, post-treatment care,

Black individuals in the U.S. with serious illnesses receive disproportionately poor pain management and health care communication, compared with white individuals, a focus group led by the Center to Advance Palliative Care showed.Black individuals with these illnesses — such as cancer, heart failure or dementia — also experience higher family caregiver burden, findings showed.

Enrollment is underway for a clinical trial that will evaluate whether smartwatch technology can allow for earlier detection of lymphedema.Lymphedema — a common complication that can be caused by cancer or its treatments — results in swelling caused by a buildup of lymphatic fluid, usually in the limbs.

Despite tremendous progress in lung cancer treatment and survival the past few decades, one startling trend has emerged.As recently as the late 1990s, lung cancer occurred less frequently among young women than young men. However, that pattern has shifted considerably.

Individuals with pancreatic cancer underutilized palliative care and mental health services, according to a retrospective analysis.Researchers from Saint Louis University used electronic health record data from Optum’s Integrated Claims-Clinical Data set to identify 4,029 patients with newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer.

SAN DIEGO — Sustaining a successful mentor-mentee relationship requires compatibility in terms of skillsets and goals, according to a speaker at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.It also requires development of a career plan, as well as mutual willingness to commit the time necessary to ensure success.

At West Cancer Center and Research Institute, the expression “the doctor is in” is a bit more complicated than it sounds.Technically — just like other virtual or telemedicine visits — the physician is not in the same location as patients.