Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Total of 43,371 New Cases of HPV-Associated Cancers in 2015
Decreases in cervical cancer, vaginal SCC from 1999 to 2015; increases in oropharyngeal, anal, vulvar SCC
August 2018 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for August 2018. This roundup includes...
High-Quality Diet Linked to Lower Mortality in Cancer Survivors
High-quality diet linked to reduced risk of overall and cancer-specific mortality versus poor-quality diet
Experiencing Parental Cancer As Child Has Lasting Impact
Increased risk of low educational attainment and attenuation in income at age 30 years
TNFi Not Linked to Increased Cancer Recurrence in RA Patients
No increased risk of cancer recurrence among RA patients initiating tumor necrosis factor inhibitor tx
Time to Stop Cancer Screenings: What Do Patients Want to Hear?
Older adults prefer explanations that emphasize the shift to focus on other health issues
Similar Outcomes for Rural, Urban Cancer Patients in SWOG Trials
Few differences between rural, urban patients in cancer outcomes with uniform access to cancer care
Ancient Gene Protects Elephants From Cancer
The LIF6 gene destroys cells with damaged DNA
Jury Awards $289 Million in Case Linking Roundup to Man’s Cancer
Case could set a precedent for other lawsuits against Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup
Elevated Late Mortality Persists After Blood or Marrow Transplant
But in past 3 decades, decrease in late mortality seen among those who underwent BMT in childhood
