Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Disparities Remain in Prevalence of Cancer Screening Tests
From 2000 to 2015, those without insurance or usual care were less likely to have undergone screening
Skin Appears to Be Key Pathway for Absorption of BBQ Fumes
During barbecuing, dermal intake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons greater than inhalation intake
NIH Releases Large-Scale Dataset of CT Images
Dataset may allow development of a universal lesion detector, which could be initial screening tool
July 2018 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2018. This roundup includes...
Nurse Navigators Can Help to Improve Oncology Care
Nurse navigators include registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who work together in pairs
Lay Health Workers Can Improve End-of-Life Cancer Care
Incorporating LHWs into cancer care increases goals-of-care documentation, patient satisfaction
Young Cancer Survivors Have High Risk of Endocrine Diseases
Results suggest the need for screening, surveillance in survivors
Aldehydes Dominant Carcinogen in Tobacco Smoke
Aldehydes act by inducing DNA damage and inhibiting DNA repair
Alcohol, Tobacco Consumption Tied to Cancer Mortality
Over 20 years, a 1-L reduction in alcohol intake was linked to 3.9 percent drop in overall cancer mortality
Guidelines Conflict for Long-Term Opioid Tx in Cancer Survivors
Inconsistencies exist between CDC and NCCN opioid guideline recommendations
