Tag: Patient-Centered Care
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The Human Crisis in Cancer: A Lancet Commission Calls for a More Humane Care
The Human Crisis in Cancer Care At a pivotal moment in global health, the Lancet Group unveiled the Commission on the Humanization of Cancer Care during the annual AORTIC meeting in Tunisia. This initiative aims to reform the way cancer is treated by centering humanity—empathy, communication, and the patient’s lived experience—alongside cutting-edge medical advances. As…
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The Human Crisis in Cancer: Lancet Oncology Commission Redefines Compassionate Care
Introduction: A Turning Point in Cancer Care The Lancet Group has unveiled a watershed initiative at the annual AORTIC meeting in Tunisia: the Commission on the Humanization of Cancer Care. This bold effort seeks to recenter cancer treatment around the lived experiences of patients and their families, addressing not only clinical outcomes but also the…
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A New Dawn in Cancer Care: Lancet Commission Calls for Humane, Patient-Centered Treatment in Africa
Introduction: A Turning Point in Cancer Care At this year’s AORTIC conference in Tunisia, the Lancet Group unveiled a landmark initiative—the Commission on the Humanization of Cancer Care. This Commission aims to redefine how cancer is treated across Africa and beyond, centering warmth, dignity, and patient autonomy at every step of the journey. The announcement…
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Personalized Pain Care Could Transform Life for Australians with Parkinson’s
Overview: The Hidden Burden of Pain in Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease is widely recognized for tremors and mobility challenges, yet many Australians living with the condition also face persistent pain. Pain can be non-motor in origin, arising from muscle rigidity, postural changes, neuropathic factors, and the tremor-related strain on joints. For some, pain worsens as the…
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Personalized Pain Care Could Transform Life for Australians with Parkinson’s
Understanding the Hidden Burden: Pain in Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is widely associated with tremors and mobility challenges, yet many Australians living with the condition also wrestle with persistent, non-motor pain. In a country where 1 in roughly 180 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the burden of pain compounds already difficult days, impacting sleep, mood,…
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PSA Screening Shown to Improve Survival and Safety in 23-Year ERSPC Trial
Overview of a Groundbreaking 23-Year Study Researchers conducting the European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) have released long-awaited findings from 23 years of follow-up. The results indicate that sustained, protocolized PSA testing can reduce deaths from prostate cancer and, crucially, improve the balance between benefits and harms for many men. This work…
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Prioritizing Quality of Life in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment
Rethinking treatment goals: more than just curing cancer When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, the instinctive aim is often to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible. Yet experts understand that success should also be measured by quality of life—how patients feel day to day, maintain their identity, and continue to participate…
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Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experience in Australia
Overview: New guidelines and the lived reality of GDM Australia’s new national consensus on gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis, led by the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS), aims for greater international consistency. But beyond thresholds and testing, women’s voices point to persistent gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. A growing…
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Pollin Fertility Joins Ontario Fertility Program Following Landmark Provincial Investment
Pollin Fertility Joins Ontario Fertility Program to Expand Access to Care Ontario’s health landscape is witnessing a meaningful shift for families and individuals facing infertility as Pollin Fertility announces its participation in the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP). The announcement comes on the heels of a historic funding commitment unveiled by the Honourable Minister Sylvia Jones,…
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Pollin Fertility Joins Ontario Fertility Program Expansion
Pollin Fertility Joins Ontario Fertility Program Expansion In a landmark move for reproductive health, Pollin Fertility announced its participation in the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) following the provincial government’s historic funding commitments to boost funded fertility treatment cycles for families across Ontario. The expansion marks the first significant enhancement to the program in more than…