Unmet Social Needs, Distress Linked in Gynecologic Oncology Patients
Social isolation and lack of safety at home associated with distress; unmet needs also linked to treatment interruption
Risk Factors ID’d for Severe COVID-19 With Sickle Cell Disease
Hydroxyurea use does not impact development of serious COVID-19 or need for hospitalization in children or adults
Disparities in Breast Cancer Survival Persist for Black Women
Although nearly all metrics improved for racial-ethnic minorities, recent breast cancer-related mortality in Florida still higher in Black women
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Effective in Cancer Patients
Pronounced lag in antibody production after the first dose found versus noncancer controls
Perceived Financial Barriers Hinder Cervical Cancer Screening
72 percent of low-income, uninsured, or publicly insured women perceived financial barriers to screening
MRI-Enhanced Screening Strategy Noninferior for Prostate Cancer
MRI with targeted and standard biopsy in those with positive MRI results noninferior to standard biopsy in men with elevated PSA levels
ASCO Updates Recommendations for Managing Hereditary Breast Cancer
Rapid recommendation provides updated guidance on the use of adjuvant olaparib
Carbogen and Nicotinamide With Radiation Feasible for Bladder Cancer
Trial involving seven patients with locally advanced bladder cancer shows concurrent CON with radiation therapy feasible in Australia
Factors ID’d for Radiologist Performance in Screening Mammography
Geographic location of radiology practice, breast subspecialization, performing diagnostic mammography tied to radiologist performance
U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down From 2014 to 2018
Decrease seen for 11 of the 19 most common cancers among men and for 14 of the 20 most common cancers among women
