Nonchromosomal Birth Defects May Up Childhood Cancer Risk
Study identified 40 significant, specific associations between birth defects and childhood cancer
Cancer Survivors Have High Prevalence of Chronic Pain
Prevalence higher for those with less than high school education, low income, public insurance
Anesthesia Tied to Neurocognitive Impairment in Childhood ALL Survivors
Survivors experience impairment with exposure to propofol, fluranes, longer anesthesia duration
Mortality Not Higher With Transfusions From Female Donors
Findings seen for red blood cells from female, previously pregnant, or sex-discordant donors
Drug Combo Slows Progression in Advanced Breast Cancer
Results seen for alpelisib plus fulvestrant in PIK3CA-mutated, HR+, HER2− advanced breast cancer
Transfusion Dose Density Affects Myelodysplastic Syndrome Survival
Negative effect of transfusion treatment on PFS occurs at density less than 3 units/16 weeks
Nonchromosomal Birth Defects May Up Childhood Cancer Risk
Study identified 40 significant, specific associations between birth defects and childhood cancer
Adrenal Incidentalomas Rarely Grow, Change Hormone Function
Such tumors may increase risk for comorbid cardiometabolic conditions
Seniors Who Develop Cancer Have Better Memory, Slower Decline
Rate of memory decline 3.9 percent slower in those with, versus those without, cancer diagnosis
Poor Oral Health Not Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
In site-specific analyses, significant correlation seen for poor oral health with hepatocellular carcinoma
