Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Independence Valued Over Survival for Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients
Adults with neuroendocrine tumors value independence as most important, with most valuing their future versus current quality of life
Screening Catches Only One in Seven Cancers
Vast majority of cancers diagnosed due to symptoms or other medical care
Acupressure Aids Self-Reported Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients
Systematic review finds acupressure better than acupuncture or electroacupuncture
Network Meta-Analysis Compares DOACs to LMWH for Cancer-Linked Thrombosis
Apixaban dominated enoxaparin and edoxaban; rivaroxaban was slightly more effective than apixaban
HPV Vaccine Refusal Explored Among Cancer Survivors
Most of the cancer survivors who refused participation in a trial of the vaccine did so for vaccine-related concerns
Cost of Parking at Cancer Center Adds to Patient Financial Burden
Significant positive association seen between daily cost of parking and cost of living in city and for cancer center address transit score
Legalization of Medical Marijuana Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Reduction seen in rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events
CVD Risk Increased for Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Odds are disproportionately increased with annual household income <$50,000; are reduced with performance of MVPA
Preexisting Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Later Stage of Cancer Diagnosis
Increased risk seen for nonscreenable cancers
Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer Is Low
Adjusted predicted probabilities of being aware of alcohol-cancer link higher for those believing alcohol increases heart disease risk
