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ScienceDaily
Researchers at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), the University of Dundee and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have used human and worm data to explore the mutational causes of cancer. Their study, published recently in Genome Research, also shows that results from controlled experiments on a model organism — the nematode worm C. elegans — are relevant to humans, helping researchers refine what they know about cancer.
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Irinotecan-based chemotherapy regimens have high emetogenic potential and require optimized antiemetic prophylactic therapy, according to a study published in Supportive Care in Cancer.
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the biggest challenges faced during anticancer treatment.
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Medical News Today
Many women with benign breast modules or slow-progressing cancer undergo needless procedures because current diagnostic methods cannot differentiate between harmful and benign tumors. An experimental new pill could change that.
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Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer with a double whammy of a virus combined with boosting the natural immune system, according to a pioneering study by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and The Ohio State University.
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The Scientist
It’s a compelling narrative: A parent learns that his or her child has a fatal disease with no cure, and, though not a scientist, embarks on a quest to find some treatment. Such stories have played out in the plotlines of films such as Lorenzo’s Oil and Extraordinary Measures, on national morning shows and local news segments and on crowdfunding pages to drum up support for the cause. Parent-led funding campaigns to develop gene therapies for rare diseases are especially prevalent, and for good reason. Rather than finding a drug that can fill the void left by a protein lost to a single-gene disorder, gene therapy holds the promise of replacing the defective gene itself—of a cure.
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Donate now to help Doctors Without Borders bring emergency medical care where it is needed most. Doctors Without Borders USA relies on unrestricted donations from private donors so when an emergency strikes we assess the needs and can act fast. Donate today.
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ScienceDaily
Wearable fitness trackers, such as Fitbits, that measure steps taken per day may be a useful tool to evaluate and help treat cancer patients, researchers at UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center have shown.
A pilot study of older cancer patients found that they were willing to wear physical activity monitors (PAMs) for 10 weeks or more and used them correctly. Data from the PAMs correlated well with clinician assessment of patient status, the researchers found.
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Smithsonian
Since its beginnings over 400 years ago, microscopy has made leaps and bounds — even zeroing in on individual atoms. Now, as Nick Lunn reports for National Geographic, a new type of microscopy is taking the field another big step ahead, capturing high-resolution 3-D images of living cells as they move and operate within organisms.
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| ACS CANCER PROGRAMS UPDATES |
ACS
Registration is now open for an upcoming live webinar on coding radiation using the new radiation data items. The speakers will discuss why the changes to the radiation codes are necessary, review the codes and coding instructions, work through coding scenarios and have time for Q&A.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Webinar: Coding Radiation 2018
Date: Wednesday, May 16
Time: 11 a.m. Pacific | 12 p.m. Mountain | 1 p.m. Central | 2 p.m. Eastern
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free of charge.
Presenters:
Robin Billet, Georgia Cancer Registry
Jim Hofferkamp, NAACCR
Kathleen Thoburn, National Cancer Database (NCDB)
CE Credit: This presentation has not been approved for CEs.
Presentation System: This live webinar will be hosted through WebEx, and audio is available through your computer or phone.
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American College of Surgeons - NAPRC
The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) is now accepting applications. The NAPRC was developed to ensure that rectal cancer patients receive appropriate care following a multidisciplinary approach. Programs will be evaluated on the standards and metrics outlined in The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer Standards Manual 2017 (revised October 2017).
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ACS-CRP
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) initiated a pilot study at 20 CoC-accredited facilities in the fall of 2017 as a component of the Comparison of Operative to Monitoring and Endocrine Therapy (COMET) clinical trial (PIs: Drs. Shelley Hwang, Ann Partridge, Alastair Thompson). The study examines the risks and benefits of active surveillance compared with usual care for patients diagnosed with low risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), commonly known as stage 0 breast cancer. The pilot study concluded Jan. 1, 2018. Following data analysis, a CoC Special Study will be launched in spring 2018 to investigate outcomes from DCIS treatment retrospectively.
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Cancer Program- NCDB
An update to your CQIP 2017 Annual Report has been released impacting Slide 49 - Number of Major Surgical Resections for Selected Cancers, 2013 - 2015 - My Facility, “Lung Resection” includes all lung cancer resections for major surgeries (Surgical Procedure of Primary Site at This Facility / Codes 30 through 80 / NAACCR Item #670) and Slide 53 - NSCLC Resections, Unadjusted 30, 90 Day Mortality, 95 percent CI, 2013 - 2015 - My Facility vs. All CoC and CoC High Volume, changed to include only Non-Small Cell Lung (NSCLC) cases. Slides that are impacted are denoted as “Updated March 2018.” The remaining CQIP slides remain unchanged.
If you have any questions, please contact ncdbcqip@facs.org.
NAPBC
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has released the 2018 NAPBC Standards Manual.
You can download a PDF of the manual from the NAPBC Standards web page.
Click the 2018 NAPBC Standards Manual link at the top of the standards web page. If your browser is set to auto-download, check the downloads folder on your computer after clicking the link.
The 2018 NAPBC Standards Manual will be available online and as a PDF. The NAPBC will not have printed copies of the manual for purchase.
Please contact us at NAPBC@facs.org with any questions or comments.
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| IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES |
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Call for Data closes
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| July 21-24 |
ACS Quality and Safety Conference
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Orlando, FL
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| Sept. 5-7 |
2018 Cancer Programs Conference
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Chicago, IL
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| Oct. 21-25 |
ACS Clinical Congress
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Boston, MA
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