Preoperative tranexamic acid does not reduce transfusion rates in major oncologic surgery: Results of a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial.

Background And Objectives: Allogeneic blood transfusions are associated with worse postoperative outcomes in oncologic surgery. The aim of this study was to introduce a preoperative intervention to reduce transfusion rates in this population.

Methods: Adult patients undergoing major oncologic surgery in five categories with similar transfusion rates were recruited.

Development of a Center for Personalized Cancer Care at a Regional Cancer Center: Feasibility Trial of an Institutional Tumor Sequencing Advisory Board.

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) capabilities can affect therapeutic decisions in patients with complex, advanced, or refractory cancer. We report the feasibility of a tumor sequencing advisory board at a regional cancer center. Specimens were analyzed for approximately 2800 mutations in 50 genes.

Virtual reality bringing a new reality to postthoracotomy lung cancer patients via a home-based exercise intervention targeting fatigue while undergoing adjuvant treatment.

Background: Little is known about rehabilitation for postthoracotomy non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. This research uses a perceived self-efficacy-enhancing light-intensity exercise intervention targeting a priority symptom, cancer-related fatigue (CRF), for postthoracotomy NSCLC patients. This article reports on phase II of a 2-phase study.