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Fewer Interval Cancers Diagnosed With Supplemental MRI for Dense Breasts
Use of supplemental MRI results in diagnosis of fewer interval cancers than mammography alone
Cancer Patients With Obesity Show Poorer Psychosocial Health
Among breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, scores for distress higher for obese than nonobese
Many Cancer Patients Interested in Pathology Consultations
Study finds patients have a strong interest in learning about their diagnosis
Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
To date, no reports of health problems associated with the affected marijuana have been received
U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults
Life expectancy increased from 1959 to 2016 but began declining in 2014 among 25- to 64-year-olds
Endocrine Therapy Lowers QOL for Breast Cancer Patients
Effects of chemotherapy found to be more transient in comparison
Elevated Risk for CVD Mortality Observed in U.S. Cancer Patients
Risk highest in the year after diagnosis but remains elevated compared with general population
Racial Differences Found in Gene Panels for Prostate Cancer Prognosis
Gene expression differs for European-American men, African-American men for three commercial panels
Testosterone Replacement May Benefit Younger Male Cancer Survivors
Benefits include significant improvement in body composition measurements over six months
Treatment Beneficial for Nonagenarians With Lung Cancer
Most pronounced survival benefit seen for patients with stage I disease
