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Cigna and Cancer Treatment Centers of America Announce New Agreement to Serve Cancer Patients Nationwide

Cigna and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) have agreed to expand healthcare options and accessibility for cancer patients and their families who are Cigna customers. Read More

Breast Reconstruction Can Boost Mood after Mastectomy

Using a woman’s own tissue from her abdomen for breast reconstruction following a mastectomy can lead to rapid improvements in psychological, social and sexual health after the procedure, a new study has found. Read More

Bundled Payments Come to Oncology

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, which operates four regional cancer centers, is approaching the bundled payment concept from a different angle by offering a package of diagnostic services and a treatment plan delivered in a guaranteed timeframe for a flat rate. CTCA, which reports quality data on its website, introduced the CareEdge program to help transform the health care industry to operate like other service industries-and to get experience with new payment methods required by that transformation. Read More

IUD Use Lowers Cancer Risk

Using an intrauterine device (IUD) lowers a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer, a recent study suggests.The international study by Spain's Institut Castala d'Oncologia found woman who had used an IUD, even for a short period of time, had almost half the risk for developing cervical cancer, which is caused by infection with the sexually transmitted human papilloma virus (HPV). Read More

Cancer Treatment Centers of America President & CEO Named One of America's Most Influential in Healthcare

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) President and CEO Stephen B. Bonner has been named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare," according to the annual leadership survey released by Modern Healthcare. Bonner is one of the newcomers to the list for 2011. Read More

Music Can Lower Pain, Anxiety and Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

Music can alleviate much of the intense emotional, physical and social suffering that having cancer can cause, according to a new analysis of previous trials. Read More

Long Term Health of Cancer Survivors at Risk from Lack of Exercise

Rest may be the first thing on the mind of cancer patients after a long-fought battle with their disease. However a new study suggests that cancer survivors could be at greater risk of serious long-term health problems and recurrence of cancer because they do not get enough exercise. Read More

Fiber Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Women with high fiber intake may reduce their risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests. Read More

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