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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-involving-oral-chemotherapy
January 06, 2017 - Cancer. 2010;116(10):2455-2464. doi:10.1002/cncr.25027. … Cancer . 2010; 116 (10) :2455-2464 .
View more articles from the same authors. … However, an increasing number of cancer patients are prescribed oral chemotherapy, and a prior study … found that most cancer centers lack formal safety protocols for these medications. … Cancer. 2010;116(10):2455-2464. doi:10.1002/cncr.25027.
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September 09, 2013 - The Case
A 73-year-old woman with a history of nonsmall cell lung cancer with metastases to the brain … The use of corticosteroid therapy in the primary treatment of malignancies (e.g., lymphoma [ 1 ] and … 5 ), pain ( 6 ), and mass effect from tumor-associated edema of the brain ( 7 ) and spinal cord ( 8 ) … Corticosteroids for the management of cancer-related pain in adults. … Corticosteroids in brain cancer patients: benefits and pitfalls.
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September 01, 2004 - He
told the family the prognosis was likely very poor, as he suspected malignancy. … and non-cancer-related) to guide cancer treatment decisions in
elderly patients.(14) For example, a … Accuracy of predictions of survival in later stages of cancer. … Cancer of the thyroid gland. In: Harrison LB, Sessions RB, Hong KW, eds. … High frequency of cancer in cold thyroid nodules occurring at
young age.
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November 11, 2020 - Complex care regimens and poor team communication can influence the safety of patients with cancer. … Related Resources From the Same Author(s)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer … View More
Related Resources
Doing 'detective work' to find a cancer … : how are non-specific symptom pathways for cancer investigation organised, and what are the implications … July 31, 2023
WebM&M Cases
Delayed Breast Cancer
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/delayed-or-failure-follow-abnormal-breast-cancer-screening-mammograms-primary-care-systematic
December 08, 2021 - Review
Delayed or failure to follow-up abnormal breast cancer screening mammograms … Delayed or failure to follow-up abnormal breast cancer screening mammograms in primary care: a systematic … BMC Cancer. 2021;21(1):373. doi:10.1186/s12885-021-08100-3. … BMC Cancer . 2021; 21 (1) :373 .
View more articles from the same authors. … BMC Cancer. 2021;21(1):373. doi:10.1186/s12885-021-08100-3.
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October 09, 2024 - Reader bias in breast cancer screening related to cancer
prevalence and artificial intelligence decision … Reader bias in breast cancer screening related to cancer prevalence
and artificial intelligence decision … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reader-bias-breast-cancer-screening-related-cancer-prevalence-and-artificial … The prevalence of cancer in the sample was higher than in the general population (1:1 cancer to
healthy … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reader-bias-breast-cancer-screening-related-cancer-prevalence-and-artificial-intelligence
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multilevel-factors-associated-time-biopsy-after-abnormal-screening-mammography-results-race
March 24, 2021 - Delays in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can threaten patient safety. … This study analyzed data from a large US breast cancer screening consortium to evaluate differences in … May 4, 2022
Racial disparities in diagnostic delay among women with breast cancer. … August 18, 2021
Breast cancer screening and overdiagnosis. … November 11, 2020
Communicating with patients about diagnostic errors in breast cancer
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/abnormal-volunteer-results
July 18, 2016 - After seeking further evaluation, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer and started on chemotherapy. … human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status, and—as described in this scenario—finding a life-threatening malignancy … Returning to this case of an asymptomatic tumor discovered on MRI, one could argue that such a finding … Cancer. 2006;106:1421-1424. [go to PubMed]
5. Knoppers BM, Joly Y, Simard J, Durocher F. … Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2007;48:441-446. [go to PubMed]
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May 03, 2017 - Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2014;61(6):966-9. doi:10.1002/pbc.24946. … Pediatr Blood Cancer . 2014; 61 (6) :966-9 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Children with cancer are particularly vulnerable to medication errors. … Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2014;61(6):966-9. doi:10.1002/pbc.24946. … November 1, 2016
The impact of drug shortages on children with cancer—the example of
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-inaccuracy-smartphone-applications-melanoma-detection
April 24, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Algorithm based smartphone apps to assess risk of skin cancer in adults … March 3, 2020
Accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis by physician assistants compared with … October 3, 2017
Potential drug interactions and duplicate prescriptions among cancer … June 7, 2016
Quantifying and monitoring overdiagnosis in cancer screening: a systematic … errors and logistical breakdowns contributing to missed and delayed diagnoses of breast and colorectal cancers
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March 15, 2016 - He told the family the prognosis was likely very poor, as he suspected malignancy. … and non-cancer-related) to guide cancer treatment decisions in elderly patients.( 14 ) For example, … Accuracy of predictions of survival in later stages of cancer. … Cancer of the thyroid gland. In: Harrison LB, Sessions RB, Hong KW, eds. … High frequency of cancer in cold thyroid nodules occurring at young age.
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August 09, 2023 - Review
Interventions to promote safety culture in cancer care: a systematic review … Interventions to promote safety culture in cancer care: a systematic review. … Interventions to promote safety culture in cancer care: a systematic review. … January 29, 2018
Potential drug interactions and duplicate prescriptions among cancer … May 29, 2014
Safety hazards in cancer care: findings using three different methods.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49684/psn-pdf
May 01, 2013 - Right Regimen, Wrong Cancer: Patient Catches Medical Error. PSNet [internet].
2013. … of paclitaxel,
ifosfamide, and cisplatin for germ cell cancer had been ordered. … Only 3% of adverse drug events (ADEs) were
attributed to "anti-tumor" medications, and these were generally … of the case, it was determined that the outpatient oncologist (a specialist in penile and
germ cell cancers … Cancer.
2010;116:2455-2464. [go to PubMed]
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October 30, 2024 - patient safety issue.1 In fact, up to 27% of these findings are related to the first
diagnosis of malignancies … EHR system and ED follow-up request
form, which the clinician completes to alert the case manager or cancer … In this case, the hospital,
ED, and Cancer Center leadership teams enthusiastically supported the program … A dedicated cancer nurse navigator commits 25% to 50% of their time to ensure timely follow-up with … The
ED case manager and cancer care navigator cross-check this report to ensure nothing is
missed.
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January 22, 2025 - Application of a digital quality measure for cancer
diagnosis in Epic Cosmos. … Application of a digital quality measure for cancer diagnosis in Epic
Cosmos. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/application-digital-quality-measure-cancer-diagnosis-epic-cosmos
Missed … and delayed diagnosis of cancer delays essential, time-sensitive treatment and can lead to
negative … /web-mm/delayed-breast-cancer-diagnosis-false-sense-security
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-health-record-based-triggers-detect-potential-delays-cancer-diagnosis
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February 13, 2008 - Covid-19 surge could lead to another drop in patient visits, doctors fear—and more missed pediatric cancers … Covid-19 surge could lead to another drop in patient visits, doctors fear—and more missed pediatric cancers … Covid-19 surge could lead to another drop in patient visits, doctors fear—and more missed pediatric cancers
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60549/psn-pdf
June 03, 2020 - diagnostic errors and serious misdiagnosis-
related harms for major vascular events, infections, and
cancers … diagnostic errors and serious misdiagnosis-related
harms for major vascular events, infections, and cancers … research based on claims data found that fifteen conditions related to vascular events, infections, and
cancers
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72500/psn-pdf
January 01, 2021 - Survey of cancer care providers' attitude toward care for
older adults with cancer during the COVID- … Survey of cancer care providers' attitude toward care for older adults with cancer
during the COVID- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/survey-cancer-care-providers-attitude-toward-care-older-adults-cancer-during … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/survey-cancer-care-providers-attitude-toward-care-older-adults-cancer-during-covid … -19
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/survey-cancer-care-providers-attitude-toward-care-older-adults-cancer-during-covid
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April 24, 2019 - Differential safety between top-ranked cancer hospitals
and their affiliates for complex cancer surgery … Differential Safety Between Top-Ranked Cancer Hospitals and
Their Affiliates for Complex Cancer Surgery … cancer surgery
at U.S. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/differential-safety-between-top-ranked-cancer-hospitals-and-their-affiliates-complex-cancer … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/differential-safety-between-top-ranked-cancer-hospitals-and-their-affiliates-complex-cancer
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January 01, 2022 - or major risk factors for
cancer, and severe progressive motor deficits … ).
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Background: Lung Cancer Screening (6)
• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths … Red flags to screen for malignancy and fracture in patients with low back pain: systematic
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Recommendation Statement.