Based on the NCCN guidelines, treatment selection for ovarian cancer is primarily determined by the histologic subtype, stage of disease, and whether the patient is a candidate for primary surgery.
A comparison of breast cancer guidelines from two of the world's most prominent oncology organizations, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the European Society of Medical ...
NCCN Chemotherapy Order Templates (NCCN Templates™) NCCN is developing a library of chemotherapy order templates to improve the safe and effective use of drugs and biologics in cancer care.
Updates to two genetic risk assessment guidelines now include prostate, endometrial, and gastric cancer to reflect the growing understanding of hereditary cancer risk and value of genetic testing.
The NCCN Guideline states that use of the tool for risk stratification of localized prostate cancer in clinical practice is supported by solid evidence. The Category 2A recommendation signifies ...
The researchers used a digital version of the NCCN Distress Thermometer to quantify distress. This screening tool, developed for cancer patients, allows respondents to rate overall stress on a ...
Dr Maurie Markman discusses an analysis focused on the impact of NCCN recommendations on the use of multigene panel testing in pancreatic cancer.
The footnote in the new NCCN guidelines states that "because of the increased sensitivity and specificity of PSMA-PET tracers for detecting micrometastatic disease compared to conventional imaging ...
Current NCCN guidelines recommend screening for all individuals 50 years of age or older with a ≥ 20 pack-year history of cigarette smoking, with no limit on years since quitting.