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Survivors of pediatric abdominal or pelvic tumors have lower lean mass in association with radiation doses and worse metabolic outcomes

Lean Mass Lower in Survivors of Pediatric Abdominal, Pelvic Tumors

Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides
Surgical delays do not seem to be life-threatening for women with ductal carcinoma in situ or with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer

Surgical Delays Not Life-Threatening in Early Breast Cancer

Increased time to surgery linked to elevated odds of pathological upstaging in DCIS, not in invasive cancer
Almost half of older U.S. adults report being screened for colorectal

Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults

Findings seen across cancer types, particularly for women living in U.S. metropolitan areas
Hospitalized patients with advanced cancer who have difficulty with activities of daily living experience worse clinical outcomes

Trouble With Daily Activities Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes

Authors call for routine assessment of functional status on hospital admission
During the COVID-19 pandemic period

Number of Newly ID’d U.S. Patients With Cancer Dropped During COVID-19

Decrease of 46.4 percent found for newly identified patients with six common cancer types during pandemic

July 2020 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2020. This roundup includes...
Increasing adherence to evidence-based prophylaxis protocols for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-associated rash can reduce interventions and toxicity-associated chemotherapy interruptions

Adherence to Prophylaxis for EGFRi-Linked Rash Beneficial

Adherence to prophylaxis protocols tied to drop in interventions, toxicity-linked chemo interruptions
Development of institutional policy and clinical support services is beneficial for pediatric hospitals interested in use of medical marijuana

Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital

Eighty percent of pediatric patients seen by MMJ consultative service had an oncologic diagnosis
For childhood cancer survivors

Early Breast Cancer Screening Benefits Childhood Cancer Survivors

Early initiation of breast cancer screening with MRI may reduce breast cancer mortality by more than half
Among low-income adults

Medicaid Expansion Contributing to Earlier Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer diagnosis earlier for low-income adults with screening-amenable cancers following Medicaid expansion