Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Incidence of Advanced Lung Cancer Continues to Decline in the U.S.
During 2014 to 2018, incidence continued to increase slowly for female breast cancer, remained stable for prostate cancer
Sitting, Inactivity Increase Death Risk Among Cancer Survivors
Risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity
Young Adults With Cancer Facing Psychological Distress During Pandemic
High psychological distress tied to lower quality of life, social isolation, impaired cancer care
Psychological Distress More Likely in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
AYA cancer survivors with versus without psychological distress have additional medical expenses, office visits, use of meds
Global Burden of Cancer Increasing
From 2010 to 2019, largest percentage increase in numbers of cases and deaths occurred in low and middle-low SDI quintiles
Guidance Offered for Managing Pain in Patients With Cancer and OUD
For patients with opioid use disorder taking buprenorphine-naloxone, it is deemed appropriate to continue three times-daily dosing
Cancer Patients With Breakthrough COVID-19 Remain at Risk for Severe Outcomes
No significant difference observed in 30-day mortality for fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID-19
Radiation, Medical Oncology Faculty Lag in Diversity
Sex and racial and ethnic diversity increased a little over time but has not kept pace with the U.S. population
Eight in 10 Oncologists See Mental Health Distress in Cancer Patients
Nine in 10 oncologists believe this mental health distress impacts health outcomes
Many Believe Dietary Supplements Cut Risk for Cancer Recurrence
Among adults diagnosed with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer, 40 percent report using dietary supplements
