Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Increased Cancer Risk Seen in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Cancer risk up for MS patients versus non-MS controls, especially in respiratory, urinary, CNS organs
I-131 Tx for Hyperthyroidism May Up Risk for Solid Cancer Death
Greater organ-absorbed doses may be modestly positively associated with risk of solid cancer death
Longevity Benefits for Adults Becoming More Physically Active
Lower risk of all-cause mortality for adults with increasing physical activity trajectories over time
Morning Preference Has Protective Effect on Breast Cancer Risk
Findings suggest adverse effect for increased sleep duration on breast cancer risk
Nonchromosomal Birth Defects May Up Childhood Cancer Risk
Study identified 40 significant, specific associations between birth defects and childhood cancer
Cancer Survivors Have High Prevalence of Chronic Pain
Prevalence higher for those with less than high school education, low income, public insurance
Nonchromosomal Birth Defects May Up Childhood Cancer Risk
Study identified 40 significant, specific associations between birth defects and childhood cancer
Seniors Who Develop Cancer Have Better Memory, Slower Decline
Rate of memory decline 3.9 percent slower in those with, versus those without, cancer diagnosis
Poor Oral Health Not Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
In site-specific analyses, significant correlation seen for poor oral health with hepatocellular carcinoma
First States to Expand Medicaid Had Largest Bump in Cancer Screening
States expanding Medicaid later had screening rates more comparable to nonexpansion states
