Chemotherapy Toxicity Predictive Model Validated
Predictive model for older adults with cancer validated in independent cohort of 250 individuals
DDW: Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Up in Younger People
Incidence up 11.4 percent in 10 years among Americans younger than 50
Many Americans Have Reservations About Clinical Trials
Only 40 percent had favorable view of these studies, but number rose when they received more info
Overall Survival in Mantle Cell Lymphoma Up With Deferred Tx
Male sex, younger age, lack of comorbidities predict improved overall survival in those with deferred tx
Lip Cancer Risk Up for Some Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Cancer risk up with high mean daily dose of azathioprine, longer duration of immunosupression
Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease
Just one in 20 terminally ill people understood their prognosis, researchers say
Moderate Link for Automated, Clinical Breast Density Measures
Both automated and clinical assessments of breast density are associated with breast cancer risk
Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC
Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer more often use shade, protective clothing
Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
Women Battling Cancer Need More Fertility Preservation Info
Two-thirds said they would've liked more advice on preserving ability to have children
