Tag: follow-up care
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Colon Cancer Patients Considered Effectively Cured After Six-Year Recurrence-Free Period, Study Finds
New Evidence Reframes What It Means to Be ‘Cured’ of Colon Cancer For many patients diagnosed with colon cancer, the journey through treatment is fraught with uncertainty. A landmark study published in JAMA Oncology now suggests a practical and hopeful milestone: if a patient remains free from cancer recurrence six years after surgery and follow-up…
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Cancer Guidelines Under Scrutiny: NCCN Surveillance Recommendations Lacking Specificity for Curative-Tintent Patients
Gaps in Surveillance Guidance for Survivors Recent findings published in JAMA Network Open cast doubt on the clarity of cancer surveillance recommendations within the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines. The analysis suggests that while NCCN guidelines broadly address post-treatment care, they fall short in offering concrete, cancer-specific surveillance protocols for patients treated…
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Cancer Guidelines Move Toward Surveillance Gaps: Call for Clearer Follow-Up Recommendations
Context: Why Surveillance Guidance Matters Survivorship care is a cornerstone of modern oncology, yet new findings suggest that widely used clinical practice guidelines may fall short when it comes to detailing how patients should be followed after curative treatment. A study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines and…
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Gaps in NCCN Cancer Surveillance Guidelines Prompt Calls for Clearer Guidance
Summary: A Need for Clearer Surveillance Guidance New findings published in JAMA Network Open reveal that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines fall short when it comes to explicit recommendations on surveillance for cancer patients treated with curative intent. The study suggests that while the guidelines address many aspects of initial treatment…
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Working Life: Why 80% of Childhood Cancer Survivors Thrive long-term
Overview: A New Era for Childhood Cancer Childhood cancer care has evolved dramatically in recent decades. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a statistic that reflects advances in diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated follow-up care. This progress is not just about eradicating disease; it’s about enabling children to grow, attend school,…