Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Still Exist
Findings seen despite the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force revised eligibility criteria
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer Progression
Risk lower for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer on active surveillance protocol
Aspirin Use Cuts CRC Risk in Those Initiating Use Before Age 70
Inverse association seen for aspirin users starting use before age 70, but not for those initiating use at or after age 70 years
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration
In Utero Exposures May Up Thyroid Cancer Risk in Offspring
Maternal benign thyroid conditions strongly associated with increased thyroid cancer risk in offspring
Tool Can Predict Chemo Toxicity for Seniors With Breast Cancer
Score has been developed and validated that includes eight independent predictors of grade 3 to 5 chemotherapy toxicity
Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
1999 to 2018 Saw Decrease in Cancer-Related Suicide
Largest decreases seen among high-risk populations, including men, older patients, patients with prostate and lung cancer
Estrogen Therapy Need Not Stop for Gender-Affirming Surgery
Authors find that perioperative venous thromboembolism rarely occurs, regardless of suspension of hormone therapy prior to surgery
