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Journal Article

Link Between Breast Implants and Rare Lymphoma Confirmed, Reassurance on Prognosis Offered

Breast implants appear to be associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but there is not yet evidence to show that the cancer is caused by implants or to suggest an underlying mechanism for how the disease might develop.

Jun 1, 2011
Journal Article

Use of Colony-Stimulating Factors with Chemotherapy: Opportunities for Cost Savings and Improved Outcomes

Decreased use of myeloid colony-stimulating factors in patients at lower or intermediate risk of febrile neutropenia from high-risk chemotherapy regimens could yield substantial cost savings without compromising patient outcomes.

Jun 1, 2011
Report

Resource-Constrained Spatial Hot Spot Identification

Describes a methodology for identifying areas where problem events are more pronounced and directing resources toward those areas.

May 11, 2011
Periodical

RAND Review: Vol. 35, No. 1, Spring 2011

Stories discuss gays in the military, police recruitment, home health care, breast cancer, health insurance exchanges, alternative fuels, refinery taxes, alcohol prices, outer space debris, mental illness, diplomatic trends, and health care costs.

Apr 29, 2011
Commentary

Worth Its Weight in Gold?

In terms of healthcare use and chronic health conditions, obesity is comparable to aging 20 years, with the health of a 30 year old resembling that of a 50 year old, writes Roland Sturm.

Apr 21, 2011
Research Brief

Are Breast Implants Linked to a Rare Form of Lymphoma?

A RAND Corporation review of the literature suggests that breast implants are associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but an expert panel believes that the disease can be managed by surgical removal of the implant.

Apr 20, 2011
News Release

Link Between Breast Implants and Rare Lymphoma Confirmed, Reassurance on Prognosis Offered

Breast implants appear to be associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but there is not yet evidence to show that the cancer is caused by implants or to suggest an underlying mechanism for how the disease might develop.

Apr 19, 2011
Journal Article

Quality of End-of-Life Care for Patients with Advanced Cancer in an Academic Medical Center

Cancer Quality-ASSIST indicators are useful for practical quality assessment of cancer end-of-life care in an academic medical center.

Apr 1, 2011
Journal Article

Physician and Practice Characteristics Influencing Tumor Board Attendance: Results from the Provider Survey of the Los Angeles Women's Health Study

We evaluated physician and practice characteristics that predict frequency of tumor board attendance.

Mar 1, 2011
Journal Article

Improving Breast Cancer Quality of Care with the Use of Patient Navigators

The use of patient navigators-individuals who perform outreach, coordination, and education across language and cultural barriers-improved breast cancer quality of care in a public hospital and may help reduce disparities in quality of cancer care.

Feb 24, 2011
Journal Article

Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence May Depend on Treating Surgeon

Non-invasive breast cancer, or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), is typically treated with either breast-conserving surgery—with or without follow-up radiation—or mastectomy. Long-term health outcomes depend on the treatments received and the treating surgeon.

Jan 19, 2011
Journal Article

Objective Burden, Resources, and Other Stressors Among Informal Cancer Caregivers: A Hidden Quality Issue?

A significant amount of clinical cancer care is delivered in the home by informal caregivers, such as family and friends, who often lack training and have limited resources.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Racial Variation in the Cancer Caregiving Experience: A Multisite Study of Colorectal and Lung Cancer Caregivers

Nurses play a key role in educating cancer patients and their caregivers on how to effectively cope with and manage cancer. African American caregivers may benefit from interventions tailored to their specific caregiving experience.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Patient Education Integrated with Acupuncture for Relief of Cancer-Related Fatigue Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study

Patient education integrated with acupuncture had a sufficiently promising effect on cancel-related fatigue that a larger randomized controlled trial is warranted.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Low-Fat Diet in the Prevention of Breast and Ovarian Cancer

A low fat diet may be a cost-effective strategy for preventing breast and ovarian cancers.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among 9- to 17-Year-Old Girls: National Health Interview Survey, 2008

Less than one quarter of girls aged 9-17 years had initiated HPV vaccination by the end of 2008. Efforts to increase uptake should encourage providers to educate parents and promote access to reduced-cost vaccines.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

The Impact of Menopause on Health-Related Quality of Life: Results from the STRIDE Longitudinal Study

Menopause has a negative impact on some domains of health related quality of life (HRQoL), regardless of menopausal symptoms. Clinicians should work to improve HRQoL, rather than expect it to improve spontaneously when menopausal symptoms resolve.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Use of Human Papillomavirus Vaccines Among Young Adult Women in the United States: An Analysis of the 2008 National Health Interview Survey

The study found that HPV vaccine coverage among young adult women was low overall, and lower among the uninsured. Public financing and care provision programs are needed to expand vaccine coverage among uninsured women.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Knowledge and Intention to Participate in Cervical Cancer Screening After the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Assesses women's knowledge of the need for cervical cancer screening after HPV vaccination, describes Pap test intentions of vaccinated women, and evaluates whether knowledge and intentions differ across groups at greatest risk for cervical cancer.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Population Prevalence of Familial Cancer and Common Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: The 2005 California Health Interview Survey

We provide population-based prevalence estimates for moderate and strong familial risk for five common cancers and hereditary breast-ovarian cancer and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer.

Nov 1, 2010

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RAND Topic:
Cancer

Topic Synonyms:
Carcinoma;
Neoplasms;
Oncology;
Sarcoma

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