What do we mean by the right to be forgotten? An analysis of the French case study from a lawyer ’s perspective
Publication date: Available online 31 January 2018 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Marie Mesnil The return to normal life of cancer survivors is not easy, especially when it comes to taking out insurance. Therefor, France has put in place the Right to be forgotten in order to promote their insurability: it permits every cancer survivor not to declare their cancer 10 years after the end of the active treatment and 5 years if they had cancer under 18. A reference table also defines for different types and stages of cancer, a shorter period of time after which insurers have to apply standard conditions (no extra...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - February 1, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Model Demonstration Programme for the Control of Cervical Cancer in Rural China: A Cross-Sectional Study on Existing Databases from 2009 to 2014
Conclusion Our results indicate that the cervical cancer screening programme in Zhushan county was successful in terms of decreasing the cervical cancer burden. Though 2-year coverage was around 18%, the overall 6-year coverage reached 49.5%. We recommend a set of indicators compiled from the regular monitoring process and the methods to estimate the achievement of the programme based on the limited budget and resources available in the area. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - January 8, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Simulating Results from Trials of Sigmoidoscopy Screening Using the OncoSim Microsimulation Model
Conclusions OncoSim-CRC predicted reductions in CRC incidence and mortality agreed well with observed in RCTs of sigmoidoscopy screening. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Re-emergence of educational inequalities in cervical cancer mortality, Colombia 1998 –2015
Conclusion Cervical cancer mortality rates were highest at older ages, but inequalities are concentrated in the younger age groups – and increasing. Considering the recent stagnations in improvement in cervical cancer mortality as well as it inequalities, public policies addressed to reduce cervical cancer mortality are recently failing. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cervical cancer in the US and Japan: We need better implementation of the evidence-base along the continuum of care
Publication date: Available online 30 December 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Sujha Subramanian, Catherine Sauvaget (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Is the cigarette pack just a wrapper or a characteristic of the product itself? A qualitative study of adult smokers to inform U.S. regulations
Conclusions Changes in pack design signal changes to the product for smokers. Pack design and changes to pack design are seen as particularly relevant to new and young smokers. These findings provide support for regulations that require assessment of cigarette pack design changes for impacts on public health. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cost-Effectiveness of Symptom Monitoring with Patient-Reported Outcomes During Routine Cancer Treatment
Conclusions The results of this analysis show that for a cost increase of $3,360 CAD, the use of a PRO tool for symptom monitoring yields an additional 0.25 QALYs. At a cost per QALY of ∼$13,450, this would be considered good value for money at the typically accepted Canadian standard of $50,000 per QALY. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Establishment of Indira Canteen in the campus of Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bangalore (India): A glimpse into journey from advocacy to realization
Publication date: Available online 30 December 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Ramaiah Vinay Kumar (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Dispensing cytological cervical cancer screening in unapproachable areas: exploring varied approaches
Publication date: Available online 30 December 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Sandeep Singh (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 30, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Increasing Access to Immuno-Oncology Therapies in Brazil
Publication date: Available online 29 December 2017 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy Author(s): Carlos G. Ferreira, Andreia C. Melo, Stephen Stefani, Denizar Vianna, Gustavo Fernandes, Carlos G. Gadelha (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 29, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Perception of Adults on Electronic Cigarettes (E-cigarette) in a Malaysian Tertiary Care Centre
Conclusion This study provides fundamental information on their risk and benefit perception to enable appropriate measures to be carried out in tackling young adults engaging with e-cigarettes. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A systems perspective on rural and remote colorectal cancer screening access
Conclusions Colorectal cancer screening in remote regions is a complex health systems problem. It is important to distinguish high and low complexity issues as they require different approaches to solving the issues. Contextual factors such as social determinants of health and locum based practice must also be considered. Ultimately, solutions for colorectal cancer screening access in sociocultural diverse remote regions will require a balance between high and low system complexity. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Italian Association of Cancer Nurses (AIIAO) is moving forward within a complex and fast-changing scenario: Our current agenda takes shape
Publication date: March 2018 Source:Journal of Cancer Policy, Volume 15, Part A Author(s): Rosario Caruso, Giovanni Micallo, Maria Cessa, Maria Teresa Casa di Bari, Daniela De Marzo, Orejeta Diamanti, Miriam Magri, Beatrice Venanzetti, Alessio Piredda Cancer nursing is characterized by important challenges in the last years, widely highlighted during the debate within the professional association and the major cancer conferences in the last years. In this scenario, the professional associations play a pivotal role to embrace and spread the best practice, promoting the multidisciplinary. For this reasons, Italian...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Access to colorectal cancer (CRC) chemotherapy and the associated costs in a South African public healthcare patient cohort
This study aimed to determine the costs of early and advanced colorectal cancer chemotherapy based on the clinical pathways used in the public healthcare sector. A retrospective chemotherapy medicine utilisation review (2012–2014) was conducted at a public healthcare Medical Oncology Clinic and the costs of chemotherapy, administration and concomitant/supportive therapies calculated based on the patient cohort (n=162). These costs were compared to theoretical costs, based on the developed clinical pathways, standard dosages and treatment cycles. First line treatments for early and advanced colorectal cancer comprised mai...
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Psychosocial well being of cancer patients in a limited resource country- what national cancer policies have overlooked
Conclusions : Patient Distress Score was higher in patients living below poverty line who had to travel far from their families for treatment. Overall, inconvenience was higher among women reflecting poorer social security and lower economic independence. Clearly, indices of psychosocial wellbeing need to be urgently added to existing measures of efficacy in national oncology programs. The absence of community based services, oncology nurses and accessible healthcare requires immediate attention. (Source: Journal of Cancer Policy)
Source: Journal of Cancer Policy - December 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
