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Although many women with breast cancer are concerned about their genetic risk for other cancers -- as well as their relatives' risk for breast cancer -- almost half of these patients don't get information about genetic testing

Breast CA Patients Want, but May Not Get, Genetic Risk Discussion

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Almost half don't have conversation with doctor about potential for future problems
The case of an 8-year-old Canadian boy suggests that it's possible

Case Report of Food Allergy Acquired Via Blood Transfusion

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Doctors need to be aware of the possibility of 'passive transfer'
Almost half of colorectal cancer survivors with pain interference (PI) during the initial phase of care have continued PI post-treatment

Half of Colorectal Cancer Survivors Have Continued Pain

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Cardiovascular and pulmonary comorbidities tied to continued pain
A highly personalized vaccine can spur an immune response in people with advanced melanoma

Early Research Proving Hopeful for Melanoma Vaccine

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Approach could be used against other cancers that typically have a high number of mutated proteins
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Women with breast cancer undergoing lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy may now be less likely to then have completion axillary lymph node dissection

Clinical Practice Changing for Node Lymph Mgmt in Breast CA

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2010 study led to a change in practice
The mediator subunit MED15 appears to be involved in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

MED15 Involved in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Overexpression in 35% of primary tumors, 30% of lymph node metastases, 70% of recurrences
Recommendations for prevention of ovarian cancer include oral contraceptive use and tubal sterilization

Recommendations Issued for Prevention of Ovarian Cancer

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Oral contraceptive use, tubal sterilization, and genetic testing and counseling recommended
Some patients experience difficulties swallowing and modify medication dosage forms

Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing

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Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
About 70 percent of adults who survived cancer in childhood have a mild or moderate chronic condition

Most Childhood CA Survivors Battle Chronic Conditions

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An estimated 388,501 survivors of childhood cancer are living in the United States today