Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Perceived Social Support Lower for Cancer Caregivers Vs Patients
Greater support for caregivers may substantially strengthen the sense of coherence
Single-Color PCR Detects Cancer Mutations From Circulating DNA
Mutation assays were developed specific to the cancer driver mutations of patients' tumors
Caregivers Have a Worse View of Cancer Patients’ Functional Status
Patient-caregiver assessments of patient function, mental health, social support differ significantly
All-Cause, CVD Mortality Down With Light, Moderate Drinking
Risk of mortality for all causes, cancer up for adults with heavy alcohol consumption, binge drinking
Short-Term Risk of Arterial Embolism Up in Cancer Patients
Increased risk of arterial thromboembolism, MI, ischemic stroke for cancer patients
Opioid Prescription Rates Higher in Cancer Survivors
Higher prescribing rates persist even years after cancer diagnosis
Analysis of EBV DNA in Plasma Samples IDs Nasopharyngeal CA
Screening detects nasopharyngeal carcinoma significantly earlier; linked to better outcomes
Few Skull Radiation Patients Show Cognitive Impairment
Yet, a third report ambiguous results that may require more testing
July 2017 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2017. This roundup includes...
Periodontal Disease History Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
For older women, risk of total cancer, melanoma, and breast, lung, esophagus, gallbladder cancers up
