Intense Exercise May Lower Risk of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Intense physical activity throughout life linked to a 30 percent reduction in risk
Nipple-Sparing Surgery Safe in Carefully Selected Patients
No differences in survival or recurrence in women who choose to keep nipple
Five ‘Top Issues’ to Be Discussed at AMA Medical Student Forum
Issues include vaccination, Medicaid expansion, health care economics, loans, opioid epidemic
April 2015 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for April 2015. This roundup includes...
Physicians Show Low Adherence to Cervical CA Screening Recs
For average-risk women, screening should start at age 21 years, be performed every three years
Multiple Surgeries Common in Breast Reconstruction
Most post-mastectomy breast cancer patients will need two or more procedures to complete process
High-Intensity Exercise Program Best for Fitness in Breast Cancer
Low-intensity program is viable alternative for women undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy
Study Looks at Variability in Measures of Breast Density
Lowest variability for Volpara, Quantra; higher variability for Cumulus ABD and CumulusV
Two New Lung Cancer Meds Show Promise in Advanced Disease
Two experimental medications target mutation that fuels treatment resistance
Lack of Adequate Sunlight May Up Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Shortage of vitamin D may be to blame