Oncology
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Breast cancer family history linked to better BC survival
A family history of breast cancer was associated with a lower risk of breast cancer-specific death, after adjustments, a new study finds.
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Should race and ethnicity be used in CRC recurrence risk algorithms?
Removing race from clinical risk predictions could lead to higher racial bias in model accuracy and less accurate estimation of risk in some...
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Few of those eligible get lung cancer screening, despite USPSTF recommendations
Fewer than 13% who are eligible get CT screening. Results highlight the need for education, Medicare coverage, and recognition of stigma’s role,...
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Prognostic factors of SCCs in organ transplant recipients worse compared with general population
SCCs developed most frequently on the head/neck in organ transplant recipients and on the arms/hands in the general population.
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Low-carb, plant-rich diets tied to breast cancer survival?
“Breast cancer survivors could benefit from limiting intake of carbohydrates, especially from fruit juice, sugar-sweetened beverages, and added...
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Cognitive decline risk in adult childhood cancer survivors
“We need to educate oncologists and primary care providers on the risks our survivors face long after completion of therapy.”
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Ovarian cancer: Sequencing strategy identifies biomarker that could guide treatment
Novel sequencing strategy appears to be a reliable predictor of homologous recombination DNA repair deficiency.
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Lower racial disparity in melanoma diagnoses in vets than U.S. men overall, study finds
Melanoma was the fourth-most common cancer diagnosed in male VA patients.
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Phone support helps weight loss in patients with breast cancer
After 6 months, patients who received telephone coaching and health education lost 9.7 pounds.
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Breast cancer: Meta-analysis supports ovarian suppression/ablation
Controlling estrogen seems to give premenopausal women a lifespan boost, but strategy remains uncommon.
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Surgical de-escalation passes clinical test in low-risk cervical cancer
‘Practice-changing’ results could reduce long-term survivor effects among qualifying patients.