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Fewer U.S. colorectal cancer patients who are diagnosed in the final stages of their disease are having what can often be unnecessary surgery to have the primary tumor removed

Fewer Surgeries for Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer

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Chemotherapy is best treatment, especially for those whose cancer has spread, researcher says
After menopause

Insulin Resistance Ups Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of BMI

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Study of postmenopausal women suggests hormone levels matter more than excess weight
The increasing use of medical scribes should not be a replacement for improving electronic health records

Impact of Medical Scribes on EHR Advancement Discussed

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Use of medical scribes should not be replacement for improvement of EHRs
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is associated with higher risk of endometrial cancer

Metabolic Sx Tied to Higher Risk of Endometrial Cancer

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Excess weight likely a big factor, but other conditions also appear to matter
The chances of being diagnosed with early breast cancer

Race, Ethnicity Impact Breast Cancer Prognosis

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New research finds biological differences in tumor type, behavior
An aerobic exercise program can reduce fatigue in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer

Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue With Radiotherapy for Breast CA

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Findings in a quasi-experimental study of Taiwanese women with early-stage breast cancer
Working long hours may raise the risk for alcohol abuse

Working Long Hours? Beware Risky Alcohol Consumption

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Researchers find link between long hours on the job and excess alcohol consumption
The risk of colorectal cancer is moderately increased in patients with type 2 diabetes

Moderately Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in T2DM

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Increased risk for diabetes patients with obesity duration of four years or longer
Guidelines have been developed for clinical documentation and interrelated issues. The position paper has been published online Jan. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century

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Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
Higher vitamin D levels in patients with advanced colorectal cancer appear to improve response to chemotherapy and targeted anti-cancer drugs

ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival

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Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels