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Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are more likely to engage in certain sun protection behaviors than those without previous NMSC

Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC

Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer more often use shade, protective clothing
In a sign that the opioid epidemic might be waning

Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades

Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
Many young female cancer survivors say they don't receive enough information about preserving their fertility

Women Battling Cancer Need More Fertility Preservation Info

Two-thirds said they would've liked more advice on preserving ability to have children
Most cancer deaths among white Americans could be prevented through four healthy lifestyle changes

Lifestyle Factors Can Significantly Affect Cancer Mortality

Four key lifestyle factors include weight, exercise, no smoking, and limiting alcohol
Overweight colorectal cancer patients may have better survival than their normal-weight peers

Overweight Colorectal CA Patients Display Better Survival Odds

Overweight, but not obese, patients found to be less likely to die
Teens who eat high amounts of saturated fats or low amounts of healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats tend to have denser breasts 15 years later

Dietary Fat Intake in Adolescence May Affect Breast Density

Higher amounts of unhealthy fats tied to greater breast density
In patients with telomere diseases

Danazol Treatment Linked to Telomere Elongation

Reduction in rate of telomere attrition at 24 months; gain in telomere length seen from six months
Precision cancer treatment that's guided by genetic clues from the patient's own tumor appears to improve outcomes

ASCO: Phase I Cancer Drug Trials Benefit From Precision Medicine

Better outcomes for patients whose treatment is selected based on molecular characteristics of tumor
Men with localized prostate cancer often have unrealistic survival expectations

Unrealistic Expectations for Many Men With Localized Prostate CA

Most patients underestimate life expectancy without treatment, overestimate gains of tx
Strategies can be employed to maximize the amount of time available for patient care by streamlining revenue-related processes

Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes

They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care