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Journal Article

Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Cancer Survivors: Relationship to the Impact of Cancer Scale and Other Associated Risk Factors

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of post-traumatic stress symptoms in a sample of cancer survivors and to investigate their association with the impact of cancer, depressive symptoms, and social support.

Jul 7, 2015
Journal Article

Tumor Board Participation Among Physicians Caring for Patients with Lung or Colorectal Cancer

Multidisciplinary tumor board meetings are common in cancer care, but limited evidence is available about their benefits. We assessed the associations of tumor board participation and structure with care delivery and patient outcomes.

May 29, 2015
Journal Article

Mandated Coverage of Preventive Care and Reduction in Disparities: Evidence from Colorectal Cancer Screening

Universal insurance coverage may not substantially reduce disparities if systematic differences in plan benefits and cost sharing persist.

May 6, 2015
Journal Article

Breast Cancer Screening Among Dominican Latinas: A Closer Look at Fatalism and Other Social and Cultural Factors

This study tests a theoretical model of social and structural (socioeconomic status and access to health care) and cultural factors (acculturation and fatalism) as correlates of mammography screening among Dominican Latinas.

Apr 22, 2015
Report

Specialty Payment Model Opportunities and Assessment: Oncology Simulation Report

This report shares results of a simulation analysis of a payment model for specialty oncology services that is being developed for possible testing by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Mar 17, 2015
Report

Specialty Payment Model Opportunities and Assessment: Oncology Model Design Report

This report shares research and analyses of claims data related to the design of a payment model for specialty oncology services for possible testing by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Mar 17, 2015
Journal Article

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze recently published cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), with an emphasis on diagnosis, staging, treatment, and outcomes.

Mar 9, 2015
Journal Article

Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Updated Results from a Structured Expert Consultation Process

The authors conducted a second structured expert consultation process to rate statements related to the diagnosis, management, and surveillance of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).

Mar 9, 2015
Journal Article

Prevalence of Colonoscopy Before Age 50

Colonoscopy before age 50 is increasingly common.

Feb 24, 2015
Research Brief

Rare, Nonaggressive Form of Lymphoma Linked to Breast Implants: An Update

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare, nonaggressive cancer that can be treated by removal of the implant and surrounding capsule. Research is needed to identify risk factors; a patient registry would aid this process.

Feb 23, 2015
Journal Article

Symptom Trends in the Last Year of Life from 1998 to 2010: A Cohort Study

The authors describe changes in pain intensity and symptom prevalence during the last year of life from 1998 to 2010.

Feb 11, 2015
Journal Article

Cost-utility Comparison of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Versus Primary Debulking Surgery for Treatment of Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer in Patients ≥ 65 Years Old

The authors sought to evaluate the cost implications of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) relative to primary debulking surgery (PDS) in advanced stage epithelial ovarian cancer (AEOC) patients ≥65.

Feb 11, 2015
Journal Article

Oncologists' Experiences with Drug Shortages

We assessed physician experiences with drug shortages in a population-based cohort of medical oncologists caring for patients with lung or colorectal cancer.

Jan 19, 2015
Journal Article

Treatment and Survival in Patients with Recurrent High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Multiple recurrences develop in patients with high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Jan 9, 2015
Commentary

Knowing When to Say Yes to Medical Technology

CT lung cancer screening turns out to be like many new medical technologies: It improves health but is quite expensive. Moreover, it needs implementation that targets those most likely to benefit and provides them the care they need efficiently.

Nov 18, 2014
Journal Article

Cost-effectiveness of CT Screening in the National Lung Screening Trial

CT screening reduced death from lung cancer by 20% during a 6 year trial among heavy smokers age 50-74; the cost was about $81,000/QALY gained. If screening is extended to not-so-heavy smokers, its value falls dramatically, and radiation risks may outweigh screening gains.

Nov 1, 2014
Journal Article

Discussions About Clinical Trials Among Patients with Newly Diagnosed Lung and Colorectal Cancer

Clinical trials are essential to establish the effectiveness of new cancer therapies, but less than 5% of adults with cancer enroll in trials.

Sep 26, 2014
Journal Article

Developing a Global Cancer Stigma Index

The cancer stigma index can be used to inform initial cancer education efforts, identifying overall stigma levels in a country or community and particular issue areas requiring intervention.

Jul 1, 2014
Project

Estimating the Economic Returns on Cancer Research in the UK

The UK government invests approximately £1.6 billion in medical research each year, and the British public donated £1.7 billion to medical research charities in 2012–13. This funding delivers health gains for patients and also benefits the UK economy at a 40 percent return annually.

Jun 16, 2014
Report

Investigating time lags and attribution in the translation of cancer research: A case study approach

RAND Europe and HERG were asked by UK medical research funders to investigate returns to public/charitable investment in cancer research. This report details the five case studies conducted as part of this work and observations emerging across them.

Jun 15, 2014

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RAND Topic:
Cancer

Topic Synonyms:
Carcinoma;
Neoplasms;
Oncology;
Sarcoma

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