Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Cancer Now Leading Cause of Death in Some European Nations
Gains against cardiovascular disease, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
July 2016 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2016. This roundup includes...
Increasing Prevalence of Obesity in Cancer Survivors
Estimated rate of annual increase in obesity prevalence higher for adults with history of cancer
Guidelines Developed for Pain Management in Cancer Survivors
Recurrent disease, second malignancy, late-onset tx effects should be assessed in patients with new pain
Delirium Often Seen in Cancer Patients in the ER
Delirium is relatively frequent and is underdiagnosed by physicians, researchers say
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Can Signal Hematologic Cancer
New-onset bleeding plus thrombocytopenia or pancytopenia should be referred
Cancer Patients, Oncologists Have Discordant Opinions on Prognosis
Those with advanced disease are likely to be more optimistic than their oncologist
Cancer Center Advertising Costs Rose From 2005 to 2014
Twenty centers accounted for 86% of spending; one for-profit center accounted for 59% of spending
Diet-Induced Weight Loss May Help Prevent CA in Obese Women
Corresponding drop seen in circulating VEGF, PEDF, and PAI-1
Post-MI Heart Failure Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
However, cancer mortality rates similar for those with heart failure and those without
