Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA
Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
Health Care Use Up for Relapse-Free Hodgkin’s Survivors
Rate of outpatient visits, inpatient bed-days up, especially for those requiring multiple chemo courses
Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
Cholesterol Lowering Rx Cuts Recurrence in Breast Cancer
Initiation of CLM during endocrine tx tied to improved disease-free survival, recurrence-free intervals
Interventions Up Discussion of Advanced Care Planning
Series of quality improvement interventions increases capture of advanced care directives in EMR
No Chemopreventive Effect Seen for H2RAs in Barrett’s Esophagus
PPI use, but not H2 receptor antagonists, linked to reduced risk of progression in Barrett's esophagus
Scalp Cooling Device May Help Reduce Chemo-Induced Alopecia
Findings in women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer
Researchers Urge Radiotherapy for All Patients With Bone Mets
Patients responding to radiotherapy have greater reduction in pain and greater improvements in QOL
Surgeon-Specific Learning Curve for Transoral Robotic Surgery
Findings for oncologic surgeons performing TORS for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
Patient-Reported Symptom Score Predicts Outcome in Amyloidosis
Patient-reported fatigue is independent prognostic factor for survival in light-chain amyloidosis
