Preventive Care
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Higher Prostate Cancer Rates Seen in Black Men, but Advanced Cases Similar to White Men
Pros and cons of establishing different “normal” PSA levels for different races discussed.
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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?
From the Journals
Can Changes to Chemo Regimens Improve Drug Tolerability in Older Patients?
Researchers evaluated the association between primary treatment modifications to chemotherapy regimens and treatment tolerability.
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
Tumor Microbiome Differs in Young- vs Average-Onset CRC
Researchers use various gene sequencing technologies to compare tissue samples from patients with young-onset CRC with those of patients with...
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What Happens to Surgery Candidates with BHDs and Cancer?
Substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep disorders were associated with fewer surgeries and greater risk of complications in cancer patients...
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Are Food Emulsifiers Associated With Increased Cancer Risk?
Food emulsifiers are among the most widespread food additives.
Commentary
Poor Quality of Cancer Content on Social Media
“When you think about the information that might be provided to our patients and their families going to social media, it’s important that we...
Commentary
CRC: Troubling Mortality Rates for a Preventable Cancer
The rates of 6 of the top 10 cancers have been increasing over the past several years.
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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.