Tag: Cancer Care
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Financial Factors in Cancer Clinical Trial Enrollment
Understanding the Link Between Finances and Trial Enrollment Recent research highlighted in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network shows that a patient’s financial resources can influence enrollment in oncology clinical trials more strongly than traditional demographic factors. This finding underscores how economic realities—not just age, race, or education—shape access to experimental therapies that…
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The Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya: A Public Health Priority
Understanding the Burden of Cervical Cancer in Kenya Cervical cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Kenya, where it is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Each year, thousands of Kenyan women are diagnosed, and many cases are detected at late, advanced stages when treatment is less effective. The burden is not…
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KIRAN inaugurates its second Halcyon LINAC to expand radiotherapy services in Karachi
KIRAN expands radiotherapy capacity with a second Halcyon LINAC Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), the largest public-sector cancer hospital operated by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), has unveiled its newest achievement in the fight against cancer: a second Halcyon Linear Accelerator (LINAC). The installation marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s public…
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Integrative Exercise and Nutrition in Leukemia Survivorship: Insights from Stephanie Otto’s Review
Understanding the Need for Integrative Strategies in Leukemia Survivorship Leukemia survivorship presents unique long-term challenges, from fatigue and reduced physical function to metabolic changes and psychosocial stress. In this context, integrative exercise and nutrition strategies have emerged as a promising approach to improve quality of life, treatment tolerance, and overall outcomes. Stephanie Otto, an exercise…
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Kids, Cancer, and Policy: A Nurse’s View of the Trump Era Impact on Pediatric Care
Introduction: A life-and-death daily reality On the ninth floor of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, young patients fight battles that are as grim as any war. Brain cancer, in particular, brings a clock-watching urgency to every treatment plan, every sleepless night, and every quiet moment when a child fades into dreamless…
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Talking to a Friend with Cancer About Suicide: A Practical Guide
When a longtime friend is dealing with inoperable cancer and begins talking about ending her life, it’s a moment that calls for urgent, compassionate action. The stakes are high, and your response can make a life‑saving difference. Below is a practical, sensitive guide for aging friends who are navigating serious illness and distress, with steps…
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Runcie C.W. Chidebe and the Power of Cancer Support Groups in Nigeria and LMICs
Why Cancer Support Groups Matter in Nigeria and LMICs Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Executive Director of Project PINK BLUE, has long championed patient-centered cancer care in Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In discussions that followed a notable publication, Chidebe underscored the transformative role that cancer support groups play in improving outcomes, reducing stigma,…
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Cancer Support Groups in Nigeria and LMICs: Essential Care
Why cancer support groups are essential to care in Nigeria and LMICs Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Executive Director of Project PINK BLUE, recently highlighted a growing recognition among health advocates: cancer support groups are not a luxury but a cornerstone of comprehensive cancer care in Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In settings where…
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Why Cancer Support Groups Are Essential to Cancer Care in Nigeria and LMICs
Why Support Groups Matter in Nigeria and Other LMICs Cancer care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) faces unique challenges—limited access to timely diagnostics, high treatment costs, and fragmented healthcare systems. Amid these pressures, cancer support groups have emerged as a critical pillar of care. They bring together patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers to…
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Getting Moving in Cancer Care: Practicalities for Exercise Programs
Overview: The Promise of Exercise in Cancer Care At Gathering Around Cancer 2025, Dr. Noel McCaffrey of Dublin City University highlighted a growing consensus: physical activity is a valuable ally in cancer care. Across treatment and survivorship, appropriately designed exercise programmes can support physical functioning, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life for people living…