Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use High in Cancer Patients
One-third of cancer patients, survivors use CAM; 29.3 percent do not disclose CAM use to their doctor
FDA Approves Personalized Tx for Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Balversa indicated for treatment of bladder cancer with FGFR3 or FGFR2 genetic alteration
Morbidity Low With Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer
Tumor diameter above the median was only significant predictor for positive MRI after treatment
Presence of Leukemia Cutis Tied to Worse Survival in AML
Hazard ratios for leukemia-specific death, all-cause death higher for patients with AML and LC
Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction
Being responsible for at least five tasks linked to desire to change career for moms in procedural specialties
Recurrence Score May Cut Costs for High-Risk Breast Cancer Care
Testing with 21-gene assay linked to lower relative, absolute costs among high-risk patients
2000 to 2015 Saw Increase in Liver Cancer Mortality
Increase generally steeper in less educated women; confined to men with ≤15 years education
Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers
Dietary Supplement Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefits
Excess calcium intake may increase risk for cancer death; link related to supplemental calcium intake
Continued Smoking Among Cancer Patients Ups Costs by $3.4B
Estimates based on additional treatment following higher failure risk for first-line cancer treatment
