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“I Was a Horrible Patient”: How an Oncologist’s Own Cancer Diagnosis Changed Her Practice

“As an oncologist, when patients lost their hair, my response was, ‘Don’t worry. It will grow back.’ And it will grow back. But it really sucks as you’re waiting.” – Dr. Sue Hwang

Oncology, Medical February 2nd 2026

Tags: BREAST CANCER BREAST SURGERY PALLIATIVE CARE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE PHYSICIAN WELL-BEING PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP QUALITY OF LIFE

Hematology Advisor

IV Iron Dextran Results in Higher QALYs vs Oral Iron

First-line treatment with IV iron dextran is the cost-effective strategy for managing IDA in women with HMB at commonly accepted willingness-to-pay thresholds.

Hematology February 2nd 2026

Tags: ANEMIA BLEEDING/BLOOD DISORDERS HEALTHCARE COSTS MENSTRUAL CYCLE WOMEN'S HEALTH

MDLinx

Is There a ‘Sweet Spot’ for Physician Happiness? New Science Says Maybe

Supportive colleagues, teamwork, and recognition contribute substantially to daily well-being more than professional rank or age.

All Specialties February 2nd 2026

Tags: BURNOUT PHYSICIAN WELL-BEING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Cancer Therapy Advisor

Brothers Face Federal Charges for Allegedly Falsifying Clinical Trial Data to Bump Up Stock Price

The brothers falsely inflated OP-1250’s overall response rate from 9% to 17% and bumped up the expected phase II response rate from 18% to 36%.

Oncology Pharmacy February 2nd 2026

Tags: CRIME/LAW ENFORCEMENT CYBERSECURITY MEDICAL ETHICS MEDICAL FRAUD PATIENT SAFETY RESEARCH & CLINICAL TRIALS

Medical Xpress

Cancer Tumors May Protect Against Alzheimer’s by Cleaning Out Protein Clumps

The findings provide significant conceptual advances into cancer neuroscience and establish therapeutic avenues that are distinct from present amyloid-lowering strategies, aiming at degrading the existing amyloid plaques.

Geriatrics February 2nd 2026

Tags: ALZHEIMER'S/DEMENTIA BRAIN TUMORS NEURO-ONCOLOGY RESEARCH & CLINICAL TRIALS

Oncology Nurse Advisor

Innovative Approach to Ambulatory Staff Scheduling Aims to Decrease Nurse Burnout

Staff felt there was no dedicated time to complete tasks from their in-person clinics or to prepare for upcoming clinic sessions.

Ambulatory Care Nursing January 29th 2026

Tags: BURNOUT HEALTHCARE MODELS NURSING LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT STAFFING AND ADMINISTRATION

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