Communicating about Chemo Side Effects: Clin Onc News Report

— Also, too obsessed with conflict of interest?

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Oncologists and patients need to communicate more openly about their expectations and coping strategies regarding chemo side effects, a recent survey found.

Do we focus too much attention on conflicts of interest? One surgeon believes we need to rethink our preoccupation with COIs.

Lung cancer screening does not appear to have a significant psychosocial effect on high-risk patients, according to new research.

What does a recent soccer victory have in common with oncology? Sometimes people (or teams) "beat highly unfavorable odds," Maurie Markman explained in his most recent column.

Melatonin may help synchronize the movement of gut microbes with human circadian rhythms, according to recent findings.

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