Oncology & Cancer
Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?
Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing cancer, but could it also predict how cancer patients respond to treatment?
May 4, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening
People with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new research from the University of Surrey and the Office for Health Improvement ...
May 3, 2023
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Genetics
Offering genetic testing at the point of care may increase uptake
Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care. ...
May 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Clinical screening can identify fear of cancer recurrence
Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is one of the most common and distressing concerns cancer survivors have. For many, it can be debilitating and significantly impact their well-being in everyday life.
May 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Transgender women are still at risk for prostate cancer
Transgender women keep their prostates even after gender-affirming surgery, but the extent to which they remain at risk of prostate cancer has been unclear.
Apr 29, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New clinical tool for clonal hematopoiesis identifies patients at high risk for blood cancer
A new clinical tool developed by a team of researchers led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute pinpoints which Clonal hematopoiesis patients are at highest risk for cancer progression. Their work was published this week in ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Health
New study finds unintentional weight loss often goes unrecognized by primary care physicians
Unintentional weight loss (UWL) is a common and serious problem, and according to several studies, it could be a sign—sometimes the only sign—of an underlying malignancy, such as a colorectal or pancreatic cancer.
Apr 26, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Esophageal cancer: Know the signs and reduce your risk
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this good time to learn the signs of esophageal cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Apr 26, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Video animation guide to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue
A new resource has been launched by a team of psychologists at the University of Bath aiming to help young people living with cancer-related fatigue (CRF).
Apr 25, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is benign breast disease?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A mammogram showed a lump in my breast, and my doctor said it's benign breast disease. I'm glad it's not cancer, but I'm still worried. What does this mean? Does it increase my risk of getting breast cancer ...
Apr 24, 2023
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