Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Universal Sequencing of Cancer Genes Ups Mutation Detection
Increased detection of heritable mutations over the predicted yield of testing based on guidelines
August 2017 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for August 2017. This roundup includes...
Crosstalk Identified Between Adipose Tissue, Carcinomas
Organ-dependent crosstalk identified via VEGF, IL6, TNFα, and other mechanisms
ART Era Has Changed Secondary Cancers After Kaposi Sarcoma
Certain cancers -- ALL and cancers of the tongue, penis -- becoming more common
Occult Cancer Found in ~5 Percent With Unprovoked VTE
Prevalence of cancer increases linearly with age; is seven-fold higher in patients aged 50 years or older
Worse Survival Seen for Alternative Vs Usual Cancer Rx
Alternative medicine independently tied to greater mortality risk compared to conventional treatment
Dietary Energy Density May Up Risk of Obesity-Linked Cancers
DED linked to 10 percent increase of any obesity-related cancer among normal-weight women
Perceived Social Support Lower for Cancer Caregivers Vs Patients
Greater support for caregivers may substantially strengthen the sense of coherence
Single-Color PCR Detects Cancer Mutations From Circulating DNA
Mutation assays were developed specific to the cancer driver mutations of patients' tumors
Caregivers Have a Worse View of Cancer Patients’ Functional Status
Patient-caregiver assessments of patient function, mental health, social support differ significantly
