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This study tested a 12-week virtual program that combined mindfulness exercises with weight management support for obese cancer survivors. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and could help improve mood, reduce stress, and promote weight loss, which may lower the r…

This early-stage study tested the safety of adding a new oral drug, entinostat, to a standard three-drug regimen for aggressive lung cancer that has spread. The main goal was to find the highest safe dose of this four-drug combination and check for side effects in a very small gr…

This study looked back at medical records to see if adding a specific type of antibiotic (aminoglycoside) to standard treatment helps cancer patients with a severe blood infection (sepsis) recover their blood pressure faster. It involved 232 adult cancer patients who developed se…

This study tested whether 3D surface scans could replace standard CT scans for planning electron radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers compared the accuracy of treatment plans created from 3D scans versus traditional CT scans in 26 adult patients. The goal was to see if this …

This pilot study tested a new support program designed to help rural-dwelling and Hispanic cancer survivors manage their chronic pain. The program connected 51 participants with a care team by phone or video to create personalized pain management plans. Researchers aimed to refin…

This study tested a new system that uses patients' electronic health records to help manage common and severe cancer symptoms like pain, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep problems. Over 50,000 adult cancer patients participated. The goal was to see if better symptom management could im…

This study tested whether a cream containing cannabidiol (CBD) could help reduce painful nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy. Forty adult cancer patients with this condition applied either the CBD cream or a placebo cream for two weeks. The goal was to see i…

This small pilot study tested whether young cancer survivors could use a simple, self-applied finger-pressure technique called acupressure to help manage their persistent fatigue. Forty-two survivors aged 15-39 who had finished treatment but still felt tired used a special app an…

This study tested whether a nasal spray made with rose geranium and sesame oil works better than a simple saline spray to relieve nose symptoms in cancer patients on chemotherapy. Over 100 adult patients with symptoms like dryness, pain, or bleeding used one of the two sprays for…

This study explored whether two simple activities could improve well-being for cancer patients and their caregivers, focusing on people from cultures that value family and community. For four weeks, patients either performed small acts of kindness for their caregiver or wrote the…

This study tested a program called 'Mates in Motion' to see if it's practical and helpful for cancer patients and their live-in partners. The program taught couples communication and teamwork skills to support each other in staying physically active during intensive treatments li…

This Mayo Clinic study tested whether a simple, drug-free technique called acupressure could help reduce anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Thirty adult patients who reported anxiety during their chemo treatments received short acupressure sessions from a nurse.…

This study tested a mobile app program designed to help young adult cancer survivors manage their health after treatment. It aimed to reduce cancer-related distress and improve how well survivors follow recommended health check-ups. Researchers compared the app to standard online…

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual exercise program could help improve strength, balance, and quality of life for cancer survivors living in rural areas. The program involved 100 participants who had finished their main cancer treatments and used online sessions and acti…

This study aims to understand how chemotherapy side effects, especially nerve damage, impact patients' daily function and risk of falling. Researchers will follow 200 adults receiving specific chemotherapy drugs, tracking their symptoms, strength, and balance during treatment and…

This study aimed to create and test a new support program called FinFit to help young adult cancer survivors manage financial stress. Researchers interviewed 16 participants who were familiar with existing support programs to gather their experiences and ideas. The goal was to co…

This study tested a program called GUIDE, which uses a trained 'Guide' to help cancer patients overcome common barriers to joining clinical trials, like costs, transportation, or food insecurity. It aimed to see if this support leads to more patients, especially from diverse back…

This study collected leftover tumor tissue and blood samples from 141 patients during their cancer surgery. Researchers analyzed these samples in the lab to understand how many living cancer cells could be recovered and studied. The goal is to gather information that will help sc…

This study tested whether wearable devices and smartphone apps could help monitor cancer patients' health from home. Researchers wanted to see if continuous remote tracking of vital signs and symptoms was more effective than standard check-ups only at the doctor's office. The stu…

This study tested an online training program for community healthcare providers to improve their knowledge of cancer survivorship care. Twenty-eight nurses, doctors, and other providers from Ohio attended six virtual sessions over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the training inc…