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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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New Cancer Surgical Tech Gets Positive Vote, But Some Cite Safety Concerns
An FDA committee majority voted in support of a new drug-device combination that detects residual cancer, but some are not convinced the benefits...
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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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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...
News from the FDA/CDC
First Denosumab Biosimilar Approved in Two Different Formulations
Denosumab-bddz was also granted interchangeability status, which allows pharmacists to substitute the biosimilar for the reference product without...
From the Journals
What Is the Long-Term Mortality Risk for Men With HR+ Breast Cancer?
Mortality risk in male patients showed different patterns over time than those seen in female patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
From the Journals
Doxorubicin Increases Breast Cancer Risk in Women With Hodgkin Lymphoma
Investigators review breast cancer incidence in nearly 2,000 women treated for Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Are Food Emulsifiers Associated With Increased Cancer Risk?
Food emulsifiers are among the most widespread food additives.
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Democratic Lawmakers Press Pfizer on Chemotherapy Drug Shortages
The company, which said in May that it was working to assuage critical shortages of methotrexate, carboplatin and cisplatin, is being asked to...
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Is Mammography Ready for AI? Opinions Mixed on Usage, Cost Methods
Patients can pay to get their mammograms read by AI.