Search results for "Oncology"
Guidelines recommend tailored primary care follow-up after colorectal cancer treatment
Patients should receive a history and physical every 3 to 6 months in the first 2 years, and every 6 months in years 3 through 5, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/2.htm
15 Sep 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of progressive dyspnea and fatigue
A 28-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-week history of progressive dyspnea and fatigue. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma 2 months ago and is receiving chemotherapy with doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (ABVD). She takes no other medications. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate erythrocyte transfusion product for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/10/20/3.htm
20 Oct 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of dyspnea on exertion
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of dyspnea on exertion. He experiences no headaches or blurred vision. Medical history is notable for a stroke 2 years ago. He is a smoker with an 80-pack-year smoking history. Medications are hydrochlorothiazide, lisinopril, aspirin, and simvastatin. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and advice to stop smoking, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/08/3.htm
8 Dec 2015
ACS/ASCO issue guideline on caring for breast cancer survivors; study looks at association between screen-detected DCIS, invasive breast cancer
The 5 areas covered by the guideline are surveillance for breast cancer recurrence, screening for second primary cancer, assessment and management of physical and psychosocial long-term and late effects of breast cancer and treatment, health promotion, and care coordination and practice implications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/15/4.htm
15 Dec 2015
Common palliative care practices may lack benefits
Recent research has shown that some of the things physicians thought they were doing to help patients at the end of life are actually ineffective and even potentially harmful.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/palliative.htm
1 Jan 2016
MKSAP Quiz: 7-year history of plaques
A 48-year-old man is evaluated for a 7-year history of spreading plaques associated with dry, itchy skin. He has no other significant medical history and takes no medications. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most appropriate management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2016
HPV vaccine efficacy increases, but use lags
Human papillomavirus immunization rates continue, for several reasons, to lag behind those of other vaccines. Experts are formulating new approaches for physicians and patients to ensure that HPV protection is as robust as possible.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/02/HPV.htm
1 Feb 2016
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for anticoagulation management
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for anticoagulation management after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery of a healthy newborn. She was diagnosed with a bilateral pulmonary embolism at 25 weeks' gestation and was treated with therapeutic low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). The LMWH was discontinued at the onset of labor and was restarted 6 hours after delivery. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable, and her only medication is full-dose LMWH. Anticoagulation for 3 months is planned. The patient wishes to breastfeed her newborn. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation option for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/02/23/3.htm
23 Feb 2016
Primary care has growing role in colorectal cancer follow-up
Increased attention to transitioning colorectal cancer patients who have completed their treatment back into the care of their primary care clinicians is increasingly important in the face of a shortage in the oncology workforce.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/oncology.htm
1 Mar 2016
Long-term aspirin use may prevent colorectal cancer, analysis shows
The benefit of aspirin on GI tract cancers was seen at a minimum of 6 years of regular use and appeared to be dose-dependent, developing at 0.5 to 1.5 standard (325 mg) aspirin tablets per week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/15/5.htm
15 Mar 2016