CDC: Tobacco-Linked Cancers Make Up 40 Percent of All Cancers
Fewer people smoking, but cancer burden still high
Endobronchial Ultrasound Can ID Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Filling defects seen in central pulmonary arteries while sampling mediastinal lymph nodes
CRC Detected After Colonoscopy Often Located in Proximal Colon
Tumors more likely to have DNA mismatch repair deficiency, less likely to be metastatic
Protein Intake Tied to Modest Survival Advantage in Breast CA
Survival advantage with higher intake of protein, animal protein, regardless of insulin receptor status
Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Up Survival in Breast Cancer
Link is strongest in premenopausal women, researchers say
Clinical Features Can Be Used to Tailor Melanoma Screening
A tailored surveillance program could lead to greater precision in melanoma prevention
Report of Recurrent Immune Thrombocytopenia After Flu Shot
Case report describes 4.5-year-old with three admissions for ITP, each within a week of vaccine
Multiple Dysplastic Lesions in Esophagus Up Risk of SCC
Increased risk of multiple squamous cell carcinomas in esophagus and head and neck
Dense-Dose Chemo of Little Benefit in Early Breast Cancer
No statistically significant improvement found in breast cancer recurrence-free survival
AMA Highlights Role of Patient Shame in Opioid Disorders
Webinar on patient shame forms part of Providers' Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies