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Opioid-related deaths in the cancer population are much rarer than in the general population

Opioid-Related Deaths Less Likely Among Cancer Patients

Mortality lower despite common opioid prescriptions for cancer-related pain
Nearly half of cancer research has been stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Pandemic Slowing Cancer Research

Findings based on survey of American Cancer Society research grantees
For pediatric and adolescent and young adult patients with specific cancers

PM2.5 Linked to Later Mortality in Certain Pediatric, AYA Cancers

Mortality risk increased at 5 years, 10 years among those with pediatric lymphomas, CNS tumors
Inflammatory bowel disease patients do not have a higher risk for female genital tract malignancies

IBD Not Tied to Female Genital Tract Malignancies

Findings seen in a national sample of Dutch patients from 1991 to 2015
For patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer

UGN-101 Active in Chemoablation of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer

Fifty-nine percent of patients had complete response at four to six weeks after initial therapy
Disruptions in health insurance coverage are common and are associated with poorer cancer care and survival

Health Insurance Coverage Disruption Impedes Cancer Care

Findings consistent across cancer continuum, from screening to treatment and end-of-life care
Just one in five pediatric cancer patients enroll in clinical trials

Fewer Children Enrolling in Pediatric Cancer Trials

Adolescent and young adult cancer patients underrepresented in clinical trials
Patients with cancer seem to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 and have higher risks for severe outcomes

Patients With Cancer Seem More Vulnerable to COVID-19

Frequency of severe events highest for patients with hematologic cancer, lung cancer, and metastatic cancer

American Association for Cancer Research, April 27-28

The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2020 The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held virtually this...
The impact of COVID-19 on oncology clinical trials and long-term implications are discussed in a study and recommendations published in JCO Oncology Practice.

Impact of COVID-19 on Oncology Clinical Trials Discussed

Recommendations for sustaining cancer care access include permanent expanded support for telehealth