Known as HIPEC, the therapy has been available for adults for years at Michigan Medicine. Now it’s an option for kids here, too.

Among those who underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, there were no significant differences in complication rate or patient well-being for women who received chemotherapy as an additional treatment compared to those who did not.

With no national data source, a U-M-led study has uncovered frequent spills, inconsistent PPE use and problems with closed-system transfer devices across 12 institutions.

Exposure to chemotherapy can create hazards for nurses, pharmacists as they deliver lifesaving care to patients, but use of protective devices remains low.

Oral cancer treatments offer patient autonomy but also challenges in adherence. What oncology practices must do to help improve the quality and continuity of care.