Mixed Results Seen With eHealth Program for Cancer Survivors
Those with moderate-to-high engagement in text/web intervention showed greater self-efficacy for managing cancer-related issues
Eating Nuts May Cut Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors
Compared with no nut intake, higher nut intake linked to improved disease-free survival in long-term breast cancer survivors
AI Model Helps Triage Breast MRIs in Women With Dense Breasts
Deep learning model dismissed 39.7 percent of MRI examinations without lesions from women with extremely dense breasts
Revised Guidelines Perpetuate Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening
In newly revised USPSTF guidelines, African American and Hispanic individuals continue to be less likely to be eligible for lung cancer screening
Racial/Ethnic Disparities ID’d in Childhood Cancer Survival
Survival disparities reduced after adjustment for health insurance and area-level socioeconomic status
ASH Issues Guideline on the Use of HSCT for Sickle Cell Disease
The use of HSCT for sickle cell disease is evolving, and no randomized controlled trials were identified in the evidence review for this guideline
Taxane-Containing Chemo Associated With Persistent Alopecia
However, many patients experience improvements in hair density with standard alopecia treatments
Pharmacies Often Not Notified of Discontinued Rx
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events
AI Could Improve Accuracy of Breast Ultrasound Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence system achieved higher AUROC than average of 10 board-certified breast radiologists
Abiraterone Acetate + Prednisone Cuts Metastasis in Prostate Cancer
And standard of care plus abiraterone improves survival in men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer
