Knight Cancer signal achievements of 2022
People at the Knight Cancer Institute accomplished a lot in 2022. Through innovative, collaborative research and education, the institute delivers cancer prevention, detection, and care — one...
Tag: survivorship
Exercise study aims to ameliorate the adverse effects of prostate cancer therapy
A clinical trial getting underway at OHSU will compare two types of exercise – tai chi versus strength training – as a means to prevent falls and injuries in men who've received androgen...
Nerve damage from chemotherapy may persist for years, worsening risk of falls
In a study that kept in touch with more than 500 women cancer survivors for an average of six years, nearly half continued to experience chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and a heightened...
Lessons from Oregon about end-of-life care
At the end of life, people in Oregon are more likely to have their care wishes honored, less likely to be hospitalized and more likely to use home hospice services compared with people in...