Tag: Cancer: Misc.
American Indians, Alaska Natives Have Higher Cancer Incidence
Higher rates reported for lung, liver, kidney, colorectal, and stomach cancers versus whites
With Comorbidities, Less Than Six Hours of Sleep Ups Risk for Early Death
Risk for dying from heart attack, stroke twofold higher among those with high BP, diabetes and short sleep
September 2019 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for September 2019. This roundup includes...
American Society for Radiation Oncology, Sept. 15-18
The 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology was held...
Behavioral Treatment Helps Reduce Insomnia in Cancer Survivors
Insomnia Severity Index scores improved for many cancer survivors with single sleep education session
11 Percent of Cancers Detected Via Emergency Department Visit
Patients with ED-mediated diagnoses more likely to be unmarried, Hispanic or black, in lowest income quartile
Skipping Cancer Referral Appointments Linked to Earlier Death
U.K. study reveals that more than 5 percent of patients skip their urgent referral appointment
Pulegone Levels in Mint, Menthol E-Cigarettes May Be Unsafe
Exposure levels higher than those found in combustible menthol cigarettes
Cancer Survival Increasing in High-Income Countries
International disparities observed, with survival generally higher in Australia, Canada, and Norway
Malnutrition Common in Older Brazilians Hospitalized for Cancer
Most prevalent nutrition impact symptoms include no appetite, dry mouth
