Oncology
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Predict Mortality in Cutaneous Chronic GVHD
Study findings are relevant to dermatologists in academic and transplant centers and the community who provide skin cancer screenings or other...
From the Journals
Thyroid Disorders and Gynecologic Cancers: Is There a Link?
Women with hyperthyroidism have a lower risk for all gynecologic cancers than those without hyperthyroidism.
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.
Pearl of the Month
Unexpectedly Helpful Effects of Drugs Used For Other Reasons
Instead of negative interactions, some drugs have beneficial effects in areas other than their indicated use.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Associated With Reduced CRC Risk
Observational study suggests prescription use of low-dose aspirin is linked to reduced risk of CRC, with greatest reduction in metastatic CRC.
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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Moderate to Severe TBI Linked to Brain Cancer Risk
Penetrating TBI was associated with a greater than tripling of risk.
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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Does Bariatric Surgery Increase or Decrease Cancer Risk? It Depends.
Bariatric surgery is related to decreased risk for hormone-related cancers but may increase colorectal cancer, although the data are mixed.
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‘Eating as Treatment’ Linked to Improved Survival in HNC
Patients with head and neck cancer see better survival with EAT diets, study finds.
Feature
Are Food Emulsifiers Associated With Increased Cancer Risk?
Food emulsifiers are among the most widespread food additives.