Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Crowdfunding for Cancer Tx Could Exploit Vulnerable Patients
Money raised for cancer-related appeals is up; some is for alternative therapies that have been discredited
Second HPV-Related Primary Cancers Common in Survivors
Persistent HPV infection may be associated with second HPV-related primary cancers
FDA Finds Another Carcinogen in Certain Valsartan Heart Meds
Tablets tainted with N-nitrosodiethylamine, a suspected human carcinogen
No Apparent Short-Term Cancer Risk From Recalled Valsartan
For single cancer outcomes, risk for colorectal, uterine cancer increased, but not significantly so
Total of 43,371 New Cases of HPV-Associated Cancers in 2015
Decreases in cervical cancer, vaginal SCC from 1999 to 2015; increases in oropharyngeal, anal, vulvar SCC
August 2018 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for August 2018. This roundup includes...
High-Quality Diet Linked to Lower Mortality in Cancer Survivors
High-quality diet linked to reduced risk of overall and cancer-specific mortality versus poor-quality diet
Experiencing Parental Cancer As Child Has Lasting Impact
Increased risk of low educational attainment and attenuation in income at age 30 years
TNFi Not Linked to Increased Cancer Recurrence in RA Patients
No increased risk of cancer recurrence among RA patients initiating tumor necrosis factor inhibitor tx
Time to Stop Cancer Screenings: What Do Patients Want to Hear?
Older adults prefer explanations that emphasize the shift to focus on other health issues
