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NCCS comments on Medication Adherence to Office of Surgeon General
NCCS has filed comments in response to a request from the Surgeon General regarding the many challenges faced by health care providers and patients regarding the complexity of medication adherence.
NCCS comments on Medication Adherence to Office of Surgeon General
NCCS has filed comments in response to a request from the Surgeon General regarding the many challenges faced by health care providers and patients regarding the complexity of medication adherence.
Is your doctor Googling you?
I've often recommended to you that you research a doctor before you make the choice to commit your healthcare to him or her. We've looked at doctor's ratings sites (caution!) and how to find a doctor's credentials (a must!).
Help with appearance can boost cancer patients’ spirits
For women, the side effects of cancer treatment can take a toll on relationships, self-esteem and confidence — but a program to help manage appearance-related issues like hair loss and skin changes can help, according to a new survey.
2012 Extraordinary Healer Award for oncology nursing finalists announced
CURE magazine has announced the finalists for the 2012 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing, three nurse finalists--and the patients and caregivers who nominated them--are headed to New Orleans to celebrate the field of oncology nursing.
Focus on quality of life may cut health-care costs
A new focus on patient well being and quality-of-life issues could improve health-care outcomes and reduce costs, as WSJ explains in today’s special report on innovation in health care.
New iPhone App
Your Caregiver In Your Pocket!
Build lists of practical questions used to guide conversations between you and your doctors and nurses.
Cancer Survival Toolbox
Help your patients take charge of their care when dealing with cancer.
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