Oncology & Cancer
Cervical cancer screening is overused—and underused, as well
Cervical cancer screening saves lives—no one disputes that.
Oct 13, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Epigenetics predicts the efficacy of T-lymphocyte treatments in hematological malignancies
In the last few years, an alternative for these cases has emerged: a cell therapy known as CAR-T that collects the T-lymphocytes of these patients, modifies them through genetic engineering in the laboratory and administer ...
Oct 4, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
For women with dense breasts, MRIs are cost effective for detecting breast cancer
A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, indicates that MRIs are cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts detected by mammography.
Sep 29, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study reveals patient age not so important in determining colorectal cancer growth
A new paper soon to be released in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicates that early-onset colorectal cancer is likely not a different disease from average-onset colorectal cancer.
Aug 18, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Virtual intervention reduces fear of breast cancer recurrence
A targeted virtual health intervention was effective for reducing fear of recurrence among breast cancer survivors, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Jul 26, 2021
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Health
Study shows cancer misinformation common on social media sites
A new study published online today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that one third of the most popular cancer treatment articles on social media contain misinformation. Further, the vast majority of ...
Jul 22, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer death rates declined more steeply in states that expanded Medicaid
Cancer deaths were lower in the five states and District of Columbia that expanded Medicaid early-on as part of the Affordable Care Act, compared to states that did not expand the federal insurance, according to a study lead ...
Jul 22, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
COVID precautions may result in more breast cancer deaths
A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicates that disruptions in health care due to the COVID 19 pandemic may increase breast cancer deaths.
Jul 14, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows rapid decrease in American lung cancer and melanoma deaths
Overall cancer death rates continue to decline in men and women for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. During 2001 to 2018, declines ...
Jul 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Decline in cancer-related services seen during pandemic
(HealthDay)—There was a 10.2 percent decline in pathology reports in population-based cancer registries from Georgia and Louisiana in 2020 compared with 2019, according to a study published online June 28 in the Journal ...
Jun 28, 2021
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