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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · 15d

Caring for older adults with cancer is complex. A new study in JCO Oncology Practice shows the Geri Onc CC training program significantly boosts HCPs' communication skills & confidence - filling a critical gap in geriatric oncology education. #GeriatricOncology #MedEd #CancerCare

Training Health Care Practitioners to Effectively Communicate With Older Adults With Cancer and Their Caregivers | JCO Oncology Practice

PURPOSEProviding medical care to older adults with cancer is complex. In addition to their cancer diagnosis, many older adults have various factors such as frailty, comorbidities, cognitive decline,…

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · 16d

Recommended treatment linked to longer survival in older cervical cancer patients

A study found that recommended treatment significantly increases survival rates in women aged 65 years and older with early-stage cervical cancer.

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · 16d

Mobile clinics are closing critical gaps in health access for underserved communities. Delivering cancer screenings, HPV vaccinations, and health education directly to those in need ensures equitable care for all. #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth

Reaching the Unreached: How Mobile Clinics Advance Health Equity

The Challenge Millions of people in rural and low-resource areas struggle to access basic healthcare such as routine checkups or preventive screenings. Obstacles like distance, cost…

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · 19d

New study presented at AACR: Self-collection for HPV Testing Can Improve Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Among Asian American Women buff.ly/CRcfIc8

Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Sep 4

The Translational Research Program in Cancer Differences across Populations

AbstractBackground:. Cancer incidence and mortality vary substantially across populations. The Translational Research Program in Cancer Differences across Populations (TRPCDP) was established in 2020…

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JAMA @jama.com · Aug 10

📢 ICYMI: This review on #cervicalcancer highlights the latest on #HPV pathophysiology and cervical cancer prevention.

📌 Cite it: ja.ma/3UkYdXX

Figure 3. Assessing the Need for Screening

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Aug 12

Regular coaching by nurses is associated with better results for cancer patients - Oncology Nurse Advisor. Discover more: buff.ly/uEPeWCO #CancerCare #NursingExcellence

Frequent Nurse Coaching Linked to Improved Outcomes in Patients With Cancer - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Researchers investigated the relationship between the frequency of nurse-led health coaching sessions and clinical outcomes such as health-related quality of life and symptom burden in patients with…

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JAMA @jama.com · Aug 3

Early-onset gastrointestinal cancers are among the largest subset of early-onset cancers globally.

This JAMA Review summarizes current evidence on early-onset gastrointestinal cancers.

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Figure. Screening and Diagnostic Algorithm for Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers

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Yale School of Public Health @yalesph.bsky.social · Jul 23

The HPV vaccine 🤝 preventing cervical cancer

Cervical precancers have decreased by 80% among women aged 20-24 <— This is the age group that was most likely to be vaccinated for HPV after the vaccine was approved for use by the FDA in 2006.
Graph shows Incidence of CIN2+ cervical precancers, 2008–2022. Numbers go down for women aged 20-24 (eligible for HPV vaccination) and slightly up for women aged 40-49 (most not eligible for HPV vaccination)
Data source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, HPV-IMPACT Working Group, February 27, 2025
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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · Jul 14

Vaccines work: Cohort data from Denmark show real-world evidence of stable protection against HPV-related cervical cancer | EurekAlert! www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

Vaccines work: Cohort data from Denmark show real-world evidence of stable protection against HPV-related cervical cancer

In 2008, Denmark started to offer free vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) with the 4-valent HPV vaccine to teenage girls around the age of 14. New data from a cohort study presenting resul...

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jul 15

Cancer patients in rural America are facing a hidden crisis. Limited access. Delayed diagnoses. Fewer treatment options.

A new report reveals the stark disparities—and the urgent actions needed to fix them. #RuralHealth #CancerCare #HealthEquity buff.ly/qtXm9f9

Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jul 12

Women using at-home cervical cancer test kits were 2x more likely to complete screening than those with reminders alone. A big step toward breaking barriers in cancer prevention. #WomensHealth #CancerPrevention #CervicalCancer buff.ly/n0DM4H7

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 24

Telehealth-based care program boosts function and mood in seniors with cancer buff.ly/SMwDSsB

Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 24

Older adults with cancer saw better outcomes with a structured telehealth intervention highlighting the power of age-specific, virtual care.
#CancerSurvivorship #Telehealth #GeriatricOncology #HealthInnovation #PatientCenteredCare

Telehealth program significantly improves outcomes for older adults with cancer

A telehealth-based intervention program helped older adults with metastatic cancer improve their physical function, mood and quality of life compared with standard care, according to results of a…

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 23

How do mailed self-collection kits, with and without patient navigation, compare to standard telephone reminders to increase #cervicalcancer screening (CCS) in a safety-net setting? buff.ly/ZDDzXLO

Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 17

Many older breast cancer survivors face persistent fatigue, pain, and functional decline—years after treatment ends. A new study underscores the need for age-tailored survivorship care. buff.ly/HmAbPn4

#CancerSurvivorship #BreastCancer

Understanding long-term challenges for older breast cancer survivors

Lead author Claire Morton, MD, and senior author Christina Ahn Minami, MD, MS, both of the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, published a paper in Current Breast Cancer Reports…

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 10

Biweekly dosing of trifluridine-tipiracil reduces rates of myelosuppression while maintaining efficacy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer buff.ly/G1GVmS2

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 7

At #NCCN2025, experts dug into how AI is transforming cancer care from automating documentation to reshaping clinical trials and enabling remote monitoring. Oncology’s data intensity makes it a proving ground for what's next in health tech.
#AI #CancerCare

Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care: Opportunities, Challenges, and Governance

Experts convened at the NCCN 2025 Annual Conference to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer care, focusing on governance, opportunities, and challenges.…

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 6

New findings from ASCO 2025 highlight that implementing weekly symptom assessments conducted by lay health workers for older adults with cancer leads to fewer emergency department visits and hospitalizations.

Symptom-assessment intervention may improve care, reduce costs for older adults with cancer

CHICAGO — A weekly symptom-assessment intervention led by trained lay health workers may help reduce acute care use and improve end-of-life care for older adults with cancer, according to data…

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 6

New study from Johns Hopkins indicates that tumor-derived genetic material can be found in blood samples up to three years prior to a cancer diagnosis. This finding underscores the potential of MCED tests in transforming early cancer detection and treatment outcomes.

Cancers can be detected in bloodstream three years prior to diagnosis

Detection of cancer before a clinical diagnosis could give patients and caregivers more time for intervention and may lead to better outcomes because tumors are more likely to be curable

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 5

Exciting findings from ASCO: Remote clinical pharmacists are playing a pivotal role in lowering cancer care costs under the EOM model. This underscores the importance of pharmacist-led medication initiatives in enhancing value-based oncology care. buff.ly/fYAbVlu

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 5

Clinic visits alone may miss key aspects of cancer patients' daily function. A new study shows that home-based digital health tools provide more accurate insights into performance status—guiding better treatment decisions. buff.ly/byFzl7x #DigitalHealth #Oncology

Improved functional assessment in cancer patients using home-based digital technologies - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Improved functional assessment in cancer patients using home-based digital technologies

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · Jun 3

Understanding BRCAness: What It Means for Cancer Treatment

BRCAness refers to tumors that mimic BRCA1/2 mutation behavior, making them vulnerable to DNA-damaging treatments like PARP inhibitors

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Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · May 22

Barriers to adherence to cervical cancer screening care in Northern Tanzania
Too many women don't return for follow-up care after treatment for a suspicious cervical lesion. #WomensHealth #CervicalCancer buff.ly/eqVsFlw

Society for Translational Oncology @sto-online.org · May 22

Advances in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: An overview of the current and evolving therapeutic landscape for clinicians buff.ly/MawTHp2