Tag: Cancer: Misc.
July 2019 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2019. This roundup includes...
Global Burden of Childhood Cancers Examined
Burden of childhood cancers disproportionately affects populations in resource-limited settings
Cancer Risks Examined in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Increased incidences found for lymphoma, lung cancer (in male patients), and cervical cancer
Light Therapy May Prevent Oral Mucositis for Some in Cancer Tx
Laser, other light tx recommended for patients treated with HSCT; head and neck RT with, without chemo
Rates of Anal Cancer Precursors High in Women Living With HIV
Authors call for new screening strategies for anal cancer prevention in women living with HIV
Nonprofit Funding by Cancer Type Not Proportional to Cancer Burden
Breast cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, pediatric cancers well-funded; GI, gynecologic cancers poorly funded
Prevalence of Malignancy High in Takotsubo Syndrome Patients
Those with malignancy have higher long-term mortality but no difference in short-term outcomes
State-Level Variation Noted in Economic Burden of Cancer
Lost earnings of $94.4 billion reported in the United States in 2015
Sugary Beverage Consumption Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
In prospective cohort study, consuming 100 percent fruit juice also tied to increased cancer risk
Risk for Cancer Higher in Those With Congenital Heart Disease
Twofold higher risk for cancer seen for children, young adults with congenital heart disease
