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Expert Shares Her Phased Approach to Caring for Patients with Delusional Infestation
“I often tell patients, ‘I will never give up on you if you will never give up on me,’ ” Dr. Jenny Murase said.
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A Banned Chemical That Is Still Causing Cancer
This carcinogen ‘is still around: in our soil, in our food, and in our blood.’
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Active Surveillance for Cancer Doesn’t Increase Malpractice Risk
Researchers identify malpractice trends involving active surveillance related to thyroid, prostate, kidney, and...
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Few Childhood Cancer Survivors Get Recommended Screenings
‘As many as four out of five of these survivors will develop a serious or life-threatening late effect of their cancer therapy by age 45,’ the...
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Acne Risk With Progestin-Only Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives Evaluated
The authors concluded that “concerns about the development or worsening of acne should not be cause to avoid these forms of contraception.”
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Extraordinary Patients Inspired Father of Cancer Immunotherapy
Renowned researcher, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, describes his path to pioneering the use of immunotherapies in treating cancer.
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Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors’ Link to Cancer Explained
A snapshot assessment of metabolic syndrome is inadequate to show an association with cancer risk over time, the authors of new research say.
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Does worsening metabolic syndrome increase the risk of developing cancer?
Elevated trajectories of metabolic syndrome were associated with an elevated overall cancer risk.
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Does Exercise Reduce Cancer Risk? It’s Just Not That Simple
What are the cancer types where exercise makes a difference?
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TIL for Melanoma: What Are the Costs and Other Challenges to Getting It to Patients?
Doctors are prepared to advocate for insurance coverage of the newly approved therapy on a case-by-case basis.
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Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk With Spironolactone
Spironolactone, used off-label for several skin conditions in women, carries a warning about an increased tumor risk associated with high doses in...