Veteran Cancer Research Highlighted in ASCO Posters and Abstracts

More than 20 VA researchers presented at the meeting on topics ranging from novel oral therapeutics to disease management to palliative care.

June 9, 2016|Federal Practitioner

Palliative Care

Palliative Care Interventions and EOL Care Outcomes for Hepatocellular Patients (pts) at 2 VA Medical Centers.

Author(s): Zhen Wang, et al.

Background: Palliative care interventions and its effect on EOL outcomes for liver cancer pts have not been described. The authors investigated the association between palliative care intervention and EOL care outcomes.

To read the full abstract click here: https://meetinglibrary.asco.org/content/167081-176

Esophageal

Characteristics of Esophageal Carcinoma in a Veteran Population.

Author(s): Theresa Ratajczak, et al.

Background: Esophageal cancer is projected to increase by approximately 35% through 2025 in the U.S. The authors investigated the characteristics of esophageal carcinoma in a veteran population.

To read the full abstract click here: https://meetinglibrary.asco.org/content/162712-176