Publications by authors named "Ryan David Nipp"
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer care, with increasing data demonstrating improved survival outcomes using ICIs among patients with advanced gastroesophageal cancer (GEC). ICIs are also associated with a lower incidence of grade ≥ 3 adverse events (AEs) compared to chemotherapy, suggesting that ICIs may have favorable effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This meta-analysis sought to evaluate the effects of ICIs on the HRQoL of patients with advanced GEC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Individuals with cancer and other medical conditions often experience financial concerns from high costs-of-care and may utilize copay assistance programs (CAP). We sought to describe CAP recipients' experiences/preferences for cost discussions with clinicians.
Methods: We conducted a national, cross-sectional electronic-survey from 10/2022 to 11/2022 of CAP recipients with cancer or autoimmune conditions to assess patient perspectives on cost discussions.
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- The document outlines updated guidelines from ASCO on incorporating palliative care into cancer treatment, aiming to enhance care for patients diagnosed with cancer.
- An Expert Panel reviewed relevant literature from 2015-2023, focusing on improving quality of life, patient satisfaction, and addressing psychological and physical symptoms.
- Recommendations include early involvement of specialized palliative care for patients with advanced cancer and support for caregivers to alleviate distress and improve overall well-being.