Tag: Cancer: Misc.
March 2020 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for March 2020. This roundup includes...
Methylation Analysis of cfDNA IDs >50 Cancer Types
Sensitivity increased with increasing stage from 39 percent in stage I to 92 percent in stage IV
Increased Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Seen in Cancer Patients in Wuhan
Of the 12 patients with COVID-19, six developed severe acute respiratory syndrome; three died
Article Addresses Management of Cancer Care During COVID-19
Patient information should be provided; well visits should be rescheduled, transitioned to telemedicine
Young Cancer Survivors Have More Financial, Food Insecurity
Cancer survivors aged 18 to 39 have consistently higher 'very worried' levels about retirement, bills
Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Cancer
Increased risk particularly seen with keratinocyte cancer and lymphomas
Decreases Seen in Cancer Incidence, Death Rates
Two studies show decreases in incidence and death rates, but variation by sex, race/ethnicity, age
Opting for Plant-Based Protein May Lower Mortality Risk
Replacing animal protein with plant protein tied to lower mortality, less cardiovascular disease
Knowledge of Cancer Risk, Health Promotion Varies Widely
Gap by socioeconomic status seen in international survey
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Seem Not to Protect Against Cancer
And, limited cardiovascular benefit found for long chain omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid
