Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk
Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery
Number of Cancer Patients Using Gabapentinoids Up Since 2005
Authors say more long-term studies of risks, efficacy of gabapentinoids needed
MGUS Patients Have Higher Hospital Activity Before Diagnosis
Increased hospital activity unrelated to hematology seen for years before diagnosis
Risk for Second Primary Malignancy Up in CLL Survivors
SPM risk higher for men and nonwhites, after chemotherapy, for recent years of diagnosis, for advanced age
Many Oncologists Fail to Discuss Costs of Genomic Testing
About a quarter of oncologists say they rarely, never bring up costs when they discuss genomic testing
October 2019 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for October 2019. This roundup includes...
U.S. Oncologist Shortage May Impact Women’s Health
Major U.S. cities are expected to have a shortage of oncologists
Survey Reveals Many Americans Lack Cancer Prevention Knowledge
Despite concerns about the disease, few take daily preventive actions
Cancer Screening Rates Lower Among Women With Diabetes
Rates for breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening lower compared with women without diabetes
Childhood Cancer Treatment Increases Risk for Breast Cancer Later
Additive risk seen between combined anthracyclines and radiotherapy doses to the breast
