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If genetic tests are only done on cancer tissue

Call for Gene Tests in Cancer to Include Normal Tissue

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Current practice of only focusing on tumor samples might adversely affect care
Uninsured patients may be charged anywhere from two to 43 times what private insurance plans or Medicare pay for chemotherapy medications

Higher Costs of Cancer Care Seen for Uninsured Patients

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Chemotherapy fees can be 43 times more than those seen for insured patients
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

March 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 March 2015. This roundup includes...
America is making slow but steady progress against cancer

Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade

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Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment shows that a high number of older oncology patients use multiple and/or inappropriate medications. The findings were published online March 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Multiple, Inappropriate Meds Taken by Older Cancer Patients

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A pharmacist-led comprehensive medication assessment can optimize meds
Early initiation of palliative care interventions improves survival and caregiver burden in advanced cancer

Early Palliative Care Improves Survival in Advanced Cancer

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Second study shows benefits for caregivers with early palliative care intervention
Fit middle-aged men appear less likely to develop lung and colorectal cancer in later life than their out-of-shape peers. And if they do develop cancer

Cancer Risk Down for Men With High Midlife Fitness

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Study shows lower risk of lung, colon tumors at 65 and older
There is a considerable gap between patient expectations and current practices for provision of information relating to radiation use in medical imaging tests

Patients Expect More Info About Tests Involving Radiation

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Gap between patient expectations, current practices for provision of information about radiation use
Obesity takes a huge toll on health

Cancer Odds Up 40 Percent in Obese Women

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However, researchers stress that losing excess weight can lower the odds again