Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Opioid-Related Deaths Less Likely Among Cancer Patients
Mortality lower despite common opioid prescriptions for cancer-related pain
COVID-19 Pandemic Slowing Cancer Research
Findings based on survey of American Cancer Society research grantees
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
IBD Not Tied to Female Genital Tract Malignancies
Findings seen in a national sample of Dutch patients from 1991 to 2015
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
Health Insurance Coverage Disruption Impedes Cancer Care
Findings consistent across cancer continuum, from screening to treatment and end-of-life care
Fewer Children Enrolling in Pediatric Cancer Trials
Adolescent and young adult cancer patients underrepresented in clinical trials
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...
Impact of COVID-19 on Oncology Clinical Trials Discussed
Recommendations for sustaining cancer care access include permanent expanded support for telehealth