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Oncology telehealth services became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain to be important for patients with cancer, according to a recent survey.

Thinking of joining a cancer clinical trial? Here’s how to go about it.

Clinical trials are often a solid treatment option. So why don’t more people sign up?

(CNN) — The United States is in the midst of some of the worst cancer drug shortages in history, affecting thousands of patients across the country who face delayed or

The National Cancer Institute told CNN that at least 174 of its 608 trials may be affected by the shortages.

The United States is in the midst of some of the worst cancer drug shortages in history, affecting thousands of patients across the country who face delayed or cancelled chemotherapy appointments. But these shortages aren’t just bad for current patients, experts say; their effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come.

The United States is in the midst of some of the worst cancer drug shortages in history, affecting thousands of patients across the country who face delayed or cancelled chemotherapy

Pilot of EHR-embedded clinical trial matching to enhance diversity in cancer research set to begin at two hospital systems in Texas and West Virginia.RALEIGH, NC / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2023 / Carebox

Gwinnett Countys uninsured population of 15.6% is slightly higher than the state rate of 15.3%, according to 2020 U.S. census data. Renee Byrd-Lewis - president and CEO of the Gwinnett Coalition - said individual without health insurance often have less access to care, receive poorer quality of care, and experience worse health outcomes. ...

As state lawmakers continue negotiations over Medicaid expansion, advocates say decades of funding community-based initiatives have helped create solutions and chipped away at the health care gap. Adam Linker, vice president for programs at the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, said work has been done to build the decision-making capacity of community groups during the rollouts of different state initiatives and programs aimed at improving the health of residents. ...