Socioeconomic Deprivation Linked to Worse Survival in Cancer Trials
Overall, progression-free, and cancer-specific survival worse for participants from areas with highest socioeconomic deprivation
Life Expectancy Down for Those Without a College Degree
However, racial differences in life expectancy are narrowing
COVID-19 Antibodies Found in One in Five U.S. Blood Donations
Percentage of donations with antibodies has risen steadily over time, according to the Red Cross
Immediate Start of ART for HIV May Impact 10-Year Risk for Cancer
Deferral of antiretroviral therapy may lead to small increase in risk for AIDS-defining cancer
Pooled Analysis Shows Men Have Higher Mortality Than Women
Effect size varies across countries; smoking and cardiovascular disease substantially attenuate effect size
COVID-19 Impacting Caregivers of Children With Cancer
Changes to medical care, financial disruptions, and emotional distress reported
US Breast Cancer Centers Recommend Earlier Initiation of Screening
Of the 431 centers that recommended a starting age, 87.2 percent gave recommendations different from those of national societies
AstraZeneca Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe, Despite Reports of Deadly Clots
The AstraZeneca vaccine, developed with researchers from Oxford University, has been heavily used in Britain
Many Women Feel Left Out of Decisions on Breast Cancer Care
Large proportion of women believe their surgeon effectively made the decision on their reconstructive surgery options
One in Five Health Care Workers Reports Mental Health Conditions
Review shows high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic
