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Disruptions in cancer care in the era of COVID-19
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HPV vaccine-chemo combo prolongs cervical cancer survival
Longer survival was observed in women with a stronger immune response to human papillomavirus vaccination during chemotherapy.
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CNS cancer outcomes worse for black and Hispanic children
Black and Hispanic patients younger than 19 years have a higher risk of death from central nervous system cancers.
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COVID-19: ASTCT provides interim guidelines for transplantation
The American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy document focuses on patient-treatment specifics and donor issues.
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Review highlights shortage of data on elderly cancer patients
Most articles detailing phase 3 cancer trials did not include safety or efficacy results that were stratified by age.
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Liver cancer risk reduced by aspirin in chronic viral hepatitis
Patients taking low-dose aspirin had a 31% lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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COVID-19: Older patients with cancer especially vulnerable
Expert advises diligence in screening cancer patients and commonsense preventative measures.
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Cancer mortality continues to decline while cancer incidence rises in women
The death rate for all cancers dropped by 1.5% a year during 2013-2017.
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FDA approves immunotherapy combo for liver cancer
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Colorectal cancer burden rises in younger age groups