Oral Microbiome Tied to Lung Cancer Risk in Never-Smokers
Risk varies according to profile of the oral microbiota; risk lower with greater abundance of Spirochaetia, Bacteroidetes
SABCS: Adverse Effects of Breast RT Under-Recognized
Under-recognition of at least one of four symptoms occurred at least once for 53.2 percent of patients reporting symptoms
Less Invasive Treatment Feasible for Early-Stage Rectal Cancer
High level of organ preservation, improved QoL seen with short-course radiotherapy followed by transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Interest in the annual insurance sign-ups has increased as the country struggles with the pandemic
Risk for COVID-19 Infection Increased With Common Cancers
Risk for COVID-19 elevated for individuals with recent cancer diagnosis; those with cancer and COVID-19 have worse outcomes
SABCS: Some Older Women With Breast Cancer May Opt to Skip RT
Local recurrence increased but overall survival at 10 years similar with omission of RT in older women with HR+ breast cancer
SABCS: Pregnancy Less Likely After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Disease-free, overall survival better for breast cancer patients with versus without subsequent pregnancy
Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians
After adjustment for depression, no increased odds of suicidal ideation in association with burnout