Tag: Cancer: Misc.
CVD Events Increased for Cancer Patients Who Continue Smoking After Diagnosis
Risk increased for quitters, initiators/relapsers, and continuing smokers versus sustained nonsmokers
Vitamin D₃ Supplements Not Tied to Lower Cancer Mortality, Overall
However, some benefits seen for daily dosing and in some subgroups
Current Smoking, Vaping Linked to Symptom Burden in Cancer
Symptom burden is not associated with interest in quitting, likelihood of quitting, or odds of quit attempts
Young Cancer Survivors Have Increased Risk for HPV-Linked Subsequent Cancer
Significantly increased risk seen for any HPV-associated subsequent malignant neoplasms and oropharyngeal neoplasms
Variation Seen in Cancer-Specific Mortality Rates Across Countries
Mortality rates for all major cancers decreased in most countries, except lung cancer in women, liver cancer in men
1996 to 2020 Saw Cancer Death Rates Drop Across Congressional Districts
Smallest percent of relative declines seen in Midwest and Appalachia; largest declines seen in the South along the East Coast and southern border
Participation in Cancer Screening Low for Those With Severe Mental Illness
Participation in bowel, breast, and cervical cancer screening was lower for those with severe mental illness
1999 to 2018 Saw Increase in Cancer Survivors With Functional Limitation
Greatest change in adjusted prevalence of functional limitation seen for Hispanic, Black survivors, those aged 55 to 64 years
Cancer Patients Give Telemedicine High Marks
Patient survey shows better ratings for access and provider concern with telemedicine versus in-person visits
