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Lung Cancer

Journal Article

Medical Oncologists' Experiences in Using Genomic Testing for Lung and Colorectal Cancer Care

More research is needed to determine whether the observed variation in genomic testing for lung and colorectal cancer reflects appropriate or inappropriate care.

Mar 13, 2017
Journal Article

Variations in Oncologist Recommendations for Chemotherapy for Stage IV Lung Cancer: What Is the Role of Performance Status?

Oncologists often recommend chemotherapy to stage-IV non-small-cell lung cancer patients who are unlikely to benefit from this treatment.

Nov 4, 2016
Journal Article

Racial and Ethnic Variations in Lung Cancer Incidence and Mortality: Results from the Women's Health Initiative

This study aimed to evaluate racial/ethnic differences in lung cancer incidence and mortality in the Women's Health Initiative Study, a longitudinal prospective cohort evaluation of postmenopausal women recruited from 40 clinical centers.

Jan 21, 2016
Journal Article

Is Self-Referral Associated with Higher Quality Care?

This study assesses the extent to which patients self-refer to cancer specialists and whether self-referral is associated with better experiences and quality of care.

Oct 29, 2015
Journal Article

How Much Do Cancer-Related Symptoms Contribute to Health-Related Quality of Life in Lung and Colorectal Cancer Patients? A Report from the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance (CanCORS) Consortium

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Aug 28, 2015
Journal Article

Association of Early Patient-Physician Care Planning Discussions and End-of-Life Care Intensity in Advanced Cancer

Early patient-physician care planning discussions may influence the intensity of end-of-life (EOL) care received by veterans with advanced cancer.

Jul 28, 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

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
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

Physicians' Propensity to Discuss Prognosis Is Associated with Patients' Awareness of Prognosis for Metastatic Cancers

Explores the impact of physicians' propensity to discuss prognosis on advanced cancer patients' prognosis awareness.

Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article

Enrollment of Patients with Lung and Colorectal Cancers Onto Clinical Trials

Both practice environment and patient clinical and demographic characteristics are associated with cancer clinical trial enrollment; simultaneous intervention may be required when trying to increase enrollment rates.

Mar 1, 2013
Journal Article

Validity of Race, Ethnicity, and National Origin in Population-Based Cancer Registries and Rapid Case Ascertainment Enhanced with a Spanish Surname List

Accurate information regarding race, ethnicity, and national origins is critical for identifying disparities in the cancer burden.

Jan 1, 2013
Journal Article

A Regression Model for Risk Difference Estimation in Population-Based Case-Control Studies Clarifies Gender Differences in Lung Cancer Risk of Smokers and Never Smokers

In a Northern Italian population, the absolute risk of lung cancer among never smokers is higher in women than men but among smokers is lower in women than men. Lexpit regression is a novel approach to additive-multiplicative risk modeling that can contribute to clearer interpretation of population-based case–control studies.

Jan 1, 2013
Journal Article

Representativeness of Participants in the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance Consortium Relative to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program

This study demonstrates that the CanCORS Consortium was successful in enrolling a demographically representative sample within the CanCORS regions.

Jan 1, 2012
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
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

Patients' Experiences with Care for Lung Cancer and Colorectal Cancer: Findings from the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance Consortium

U.S. patients' reports and ratings of cancer care differed significantly by race, language, and health status. Asian/Pacific Islanders, Chinese speakers, and those in worse health reported worse interpersonal care, such as poor communication.

Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article

How Medicare's Payment Cuts for Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs Changed Patterns of Treatment

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act reduced payment for certain chemotherapy drugs. The changes increased the likelihood that lung cancer patients received chemotherapy, but physicians switched to other high margin drugs.

Jan 1, 2010

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