Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Urologic CA Predictors ID’d in Women With Microhematuria
Age >60 years, history of smoking, history of gross hematuria strongly predict urologic cancer
January 2017 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for January 2017. This roundup includes...
Study Assesses Sublingual Fentanyl Vs Morphine for CA Pain
Both treatments were found to be safe; majority of patients preferred sublingual administration
Anxiety, Depression May Up Mortality Risk for Some Cancers
Higher death rates seen for colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, leukemia
Overall Cancer Mortality Rate Down in the United States
But clusters of high mortality rates remain in some pockets of the country
Decreased Physical Activity Common After Cancer Diagnosis
But researchers say physical activity can improve odds of recovery and survival
Unique Molecular Features for Vulvar, Vaginal Melanomas
BRAF most frequently mutated gene in VVMs, while NRAS mutations are rarely seen
177Lu-Dotatate Ups PFS in Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors
Longer progression-free survival compared to high-dose octreotide long-acting repeatable
Yoga Intervention Feasible for Improving QoL in Pediatric Cancer
Survey of patients and parents showed high levels of interest from patients and family members
Inflammatory Markers Prognostic in Primary Sinonasal Cancer
Shorter survival with high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios