Oncology & Cancer
Cancer of the appendix: Very rare, but genes may play role
While appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.
Nov 14, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New study shows recently diagnosed adult cancer survivors at higher risk for bone fractures
Adult cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed within five years and/or have a history of chemotherapy, have an increased risk for bone fractures, specifically pelvic and vertebral fractures, compared to older adults ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity
An experimental vaccine against breast cancer safely generated a strong immune response to a key tumor protein, researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle report in a paper published by the ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Patients with cancer, suppressed immune system at high risk for severe COVID if treated with systemic drug therapies
Patients with cancer and a weakened immune system who are treated with immunotherapies tend to fare far worse from COVID-19 than those who haven't received such therapies in the three months before their COVID diagnosis, ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Lower prostate cancer screening rates associated with subsequent increase in advanced cancers
In the face of conflicting evidence over the risks and benefits of routine prostate cancer screenings, a large, longitudinal analysis found Veterans Health Administration (VA) medical centers with lower prostate screening ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Oncology therapy at the end-of-life: Have we missed the mark?
Continued treatment for patients with cancer near end-of-life delays conversations about goals of care and hospice enrollment, escalates costs, and may adversely affect the quality of care patients receive. Accordingly, over ...
Oct 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Invasive breast cancer risk down for female child cancer survivors
For childhood cancer survivors, the rates of invasive breast cancer have decreased over time, according to a study published online Oct. 13 in JAMA Oncology.
Oct 16, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer deaths due to COVID-19 explored in March to December 2020
From March to December 2020, more than 16,500 deaths occurred in cancer patients with complications of COVID-19, according to a research letter published online Sept. 29 in JAMA Oncology.
Sep 30, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Fourth SARS-CoV-2 vaccination also protects cancer patients
A research team led by Matthias Preusser from MedUni Vienna's Division of Oncology had already demonstrated that cancer patients benefit from a third vaccination to protect them against COVID. A recent study now also supports ...
Sep 23, 2022
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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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