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Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

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Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
Palliative care consultation within two days of hospitalization is associated with lower hospital costs for patients with incurable cancer

Lower Hospital Costs Tied to Palliative Care Consult

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Greater cost savings for cancer patients with more comorbidities
A new imaging technique that fluoresces cancer cells may eventually help surgeons locate and remove all of a cancerous tumor on the first attempt

Injectable Agent Illuminates Cancer During Surgery

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Technology may help surgeons identify and remove more malignant cells
Cancer mortality rates are elevated for solid-organ transplant recipients

Increased Risk of Cancer Mortality for Organ Recipients

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Cancer second leading cause of death in solid-organ transplant recipients
Since peaking in 1991

U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down 23 Percent Since 1991

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That translates to an additional 1.7 million survivors
Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for subclinical cardiovascular disease

Considerable Subclinical Cardiac Disease in Childhood CA Survivors

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Exposure to anthracycline and heart radiation tied to higher odds
Having an identical twin diagnosed with cancer increases the other twin's risk of developing not just that type but any form of cancer

Researchers Calculate Family Risk Estimates for Cancer

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Estimated 33 percent of overall risk is genetic; certain types of cancer have additional risk

December 2015 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for December 2015. This roundup includes...
Higher secretion rates of secretory immunoglobulin A are associated with decreased risk of cancer death

Secretory IgA Secretion Rate Linked to Risk of Cancer Death

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Lower risk of non-lung cancer deaths observed with increased sIgA secretion rate
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors have an increased risk of a second cancer

Second Cancer Risk Persists for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivors

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Increased risk compared with the general population even for those receiving more recent treatments