Oncology & Cancer
Active surveillance feasible for low-risk thyroid cancer
Active surveillance may be a viable strategy for most diagnosed thyroid cancers, according to a study published online Sept. 15 in JAMA Oncology.
Sep 22, 2022
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News tagged with active surveillance
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is Australia ready for monkeypox?
Lessons must be learned from the introduction of dengue and Japanese encephalitis into Australia to ensure the outbreak of monkeypox in humans is stopped and to prevent monkeypox from becoming established in animal hosts ...
Jul 19, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can control prostate cancer with fewer side effects
In recent years, a new treatment strategy known as focal therapy (partial gland ablation) has emerged for prostate cancer considered to be "intermediate risk"—mostly, small tumors confined to one area of the prostate. At ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Doctors suggest new names for low-grade prostate cancer
A cancer diagnosis is scary. Some doctors say it's time to rename low-grade prostate cancer to eliminate the alarming C-word.
Apr 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Reduced prostate screenings may have led to more advanced cancer, study suggests
Many men stopped getting screened for prostate cancer after a federal advisory committee said in 2008 that the tests weren't helpful for those over 74. Then in 2012, it said the evidence supporting tests for younger men was ...
Mar 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking symptoms of respiratory diseases online can give a picture of community health
Respiratory diseases are highly infectious and cause a significant health burden. Disease surveillance is the bedrock of public health responses to outbreaks or epidemics caused by these diseases. Effective surveillance gives ...
Mar 7, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Exercise reduces anxiety during active surveillance for prostate cancer
In men undergoing active surveillance as an alternative to immediate treatment for prostate cancer, a supervised exercise program can reduce anxiety and fear of cancer progression, reports a study in The Journal of Urology.
Feb 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer: New data on risk factors for switching to active treatment
For men with "low-risk" prostate cancer initially managed with active surveillance, cancer-related factors such as tumor grade and size are key risk factors for conversion to active treatment, reports a study in The Journal ...
Sep 10, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
One-half of patients with low-risk prostate cancer switch from active surveillance to active treatment
Nearly half of men initially managed with active surveillance for "low-risk" prostate cancer transition to definitive treatment – such as surgery or radiation therapy—within a few years after diagnosis, reports a study ...
Aug 20, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
High-intensity interval training beneficial in prostate cancer
(HealthDay)—For men with low-risk to favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) increases peak oxygen consumption and is associated with reduced prostate-specific ...
Aug 19, 2021
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