Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Number of Cancer Cases, Deaths Up Globally
Researchers cite population aging and growth
HPV16 DNA From Fine-Needle Aspirations OK for Diagnosis
Presence of HPV16 DNA is strong indicator of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer
Acute, Noncardiac Mortality Risk Up for CA Patients With STEMI
But no increased acute or long-term cardiac mortality risk with guideline-recommended cardiac care
November 2016 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for November 2016. This roundup includes...
Psilocybin Can Pull Cancer Patients Quickly Out of Despair
Hallucinogenic drug relieves depression, anxiety quickly; effect can last for months
Morbidity, Mortality Up for HCT Cancer Survivors
Late morbidity and mortality among cancer survivors with hematopoietic cell transplantation
Funding for Cancer Research Needs to Be a Global Priority
Conference organizers call for worldwide research partnerships
Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only
Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings
Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA
Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
