Structured exercise enters ESMO guidelines for colon cancer as recommended treatment
The update reflects survival benefits of post-diagnosis exercise in stage II–III colon cancer as recently reported in the CHALLENGE study
Is it time to shift supportive care toward digital-assisted approaches?
Recent findings show digital tools have the potential to improve the monitoring of symptoms and psychological aspects, but they should be integrated within routine clinical practice
How can regular exercise be integrated into the patient journey?
Although the benefits of exercise in patients with cancer are now well established, barriers to an effective integration of physical activity into cancer care remain
Pan-cancer AI model shows to predict 30-day mortality in patients with advanced cancer
In a study, a machine learning approach outperformed cancer-specific models and revealed universal biomarkers to guide end-of-life care decisions
How to bridge the gap between palliative care and oncology?
Evidence from well-designed clinical trials is key to promote greater acceptance and access to palliative care
Physical activity is beneficial for patients with cancer, but also challenging
Evidence from tailored programmes in breast cancer show that a more holistic approach is needed to support patients to find the motivation to take up an active lifestyle
Breastfeeding after breast cancer is feasible and safe
New data show that it does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence or development of secondary breast cancer in women, nor does it carry any health risks for the child
Sexual health in breast cancer: updated data from pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Two studies provide new insights on the effects of vaginal oestrogen therapy and physical exercise to tackle sexual impairment
Breast cancer research: lessons learnt from the past will shape the future
In her key lecture, the 2024 ESMO Breast Cancer Awardee Prof. Hope S. Rugo reflects on the current challenges in the field
Study shows that immunotherapy initiation at the end of life has increased over time
In US, the trend was more frequently seen at very low-volume and nonacademic centers than at high-volume and academic centers