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A novel video intervention can alter the screening intentions of a target audience

Video Intervention Persuasive for Screening Recommendations

Intervention changed screening intentions of substantial proportion of male, female viewers
Use of zoledronic acid every 12 weeks does not result in increased risk of skeletal events compared with use every four weeks among patients with bone metastases due to breast cancer

Zoledronic Acid Every 12 Weeks Noninferior in Bone Metastases

No increase in risk of skeletal events versus treatment every four weeks for bone metastases
Certain patients on active surveillance for prostate cancer may be eligible for less intensive surveillance

Less Intense Surveillance OK for Some Prostate Cancer Cases

Patients on active surveillance with stable disease may be candidates for less intense surveillance
The rate of germline BRCA1/2 and ATM mutations is significantly higher among patients with lethal prostate cancer and is an independent predictor of lethal prostate cancer

BRCA1/2, ATM Mutations ID Risk for Lethal Prostate Cancer

After adjustment for covariates, mutation carrier remained independent predictor of lethal PCa
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MRI-targeted biopsies have a role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a prior negative prostate biopsy

MRI Has a Role to Play After Negative Prostate Biopsy

Magnetic resonance imaging, MRI-targeted biopsy facilitate detection of clinically significant disease
For patients with prostate cancer

Methylation of PITX2 DNA Feasible in Prostate Biopsies

Can add prognostic information for risk assessment in presurgical diagnostic setting
For men with advanced prostate cancer

Mindfulness-Based Tx Doesn’t Cut Distress in Prostate Cancer

No significant changes in intervention outcomes for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in advanced PC
For men with prostate cancer

ADT Use Not Linked to Dementia in Prostate Cancer

No increased risk of dementia for androgen deprivation therapy use versus nonuse
In a consensus statement from the American Urological Association and Society of Abdominal Radiology

Guidelines Developed for Prostate MRI After Negative Biopsy

Prostate MRI, MRI-targeted cores can facilitate detection of significant disease over repeat biopsy
Exercising during and after cancer treatment is safe and improves quality of life

Cancer Patients Benefit From Exercise During, After Treatment

Studies show better physical function, quality of life for those who did strength training, aerobic activity