Oncology & Cancer
The sunscreen paradox: Researchers warn of 'false sense of security'
Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox.
Oct 24, 2023
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Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention publishes original, peer-reviewed research on cancer causation, mechanisms of carcinogenesis, prevention, and survivorship. Topics include descriptive, analytical, biochemical, and molecular epidemiology; the use of biomarkers to study the neoplastic and preneoplastic processes in humans; chemoprevention and other types of prevention trials; and the role of behavioral factors in cancer etiology and prevention. All submissions undergo peer review.
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- American Association for Cancer Research
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- http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop new resource to aid in cancer surveillance at US cancer centers
With the creation of Cancer InFocus, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center's Community Impact Office introduced a new tool monitoring the geographic burden of cancer. This resource—launched in 2022—combines ...
Oct 24, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Offspring of teen, young adult women with cancer history more likely to have birth defects
The offspring of adolescent and young adult women with a history of cancer face a higher risk of birth defects, according to new research from UTHealth Houston.
Oct 6, 2023
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Medical economics
Engaging in administrative payment tasks may correlate with treatment delays and nonadherence in cancer care
New research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention finds that engaging in administrative tasks to estimate costs or pay for care among a cohort of cancer patients and survivors was associated with an 18% ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast density varies in racial/ethnic groups after BMI adjustment
After adjustment for body mass index (BMI), clinically important differences in the prevalence of dense breasts persist across racial/ethnic groups, according to a study published online June 7 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Variation seen in cancer-specific mortality rates across countries
Recent mortality rates decreased for major cancers in most of 47 studied countries, apart from lung cancer in women and liver cancer in men, according to a study published online May 9 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & ...
May 19, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New report finds smoking rates, alcohol use, physical inactivity decreased during COVID-19
In a new report, American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers discovered both favorable and unfavorable changes in major cancer risk factors, preventive behaviors and services, and screenings in the United States during the ...
May 2, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Young adults with cancer at greater risk for HPV-related cancers
A team of researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah (the U) found that human papillomavirus-related cancer diagnoses are more common in adolescent and young adults (AYAs) who have previously had ...
Apr 19, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds increase in women 65 and older dying of cervical cancer
A new study conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows an alarming number of California women 65 and older are facing late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses and dying from the disease. This is despite ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Few Americans are aware of links between alcohol and cancer risk
Despite conclusive research that shows that all alcoholic beverages, including wine, increase the risk of many types of cancer, Americans demonstrated low awareness of this risk, and some perceived alcohol as having health ...
Dec 1, 2022
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