Tag: survivorship care
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Six-Year Disease-Free Survival Could Signal Cure for Colon Cancer, Study Finds
New insights redefine what it means to be cured of colon cancer In a landmark analysis published in JAMA Oncology, researchers suggest that many patients treated for colon cancer can be considered effectively cured if they remain free of recurrence for six years after surgery and follow-up therapy. While there is no universal definition of…
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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…