Tag: Cancer: Misc.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Can Be Active in Penile Cancer
Worse OS seen in association with visceral metastases, ECOG performance status ≥1, higher neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio
Exposure to Low-Dose Ionizing Radiation Linked to Solid Cancer Mortality
Estimated rate of mortality due to solid cancer increased by 52 percent per Gy with cumulative dose, lagged by 10 years
2010 to 2019 Saw Increase in Incidence of Early-Onset Cancers in U.S.
Highest number of cases were in breast; fastest-growing incidence rates were for gastrointestinal cancers
Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Protects Men Against Many Cancers
Benefits seen for head/neck, stomach, pancreatic, liver, colon, kidney, and lung cancer
Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study
The taxpayer-funded study followed a push by families of pediatric cancer patients
Disparities Seen in Geographic Access to Fertility Preservation
Authors say this lack of access impacts ability to provide comprehensive oncology services
Mindfulness-Based Interventions Recommended for Anxiety in Cancer
MBIs recommended for anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms during and after cancer treatment
New Lawsuit Filed by Family of Henrietta Lacks Over Unauthorized Use of Her Cells
A second lawsuit has been filed by the family of Henrietta Lacks over the use of her cells without her consent
Alcohol Consumption Common in Adults With Cancer Diagnosis
Risky drinking behaviors common among cancer survivors, including those receiving treatment
Outdoor Pollution Exposure Tied to Nonlung Cancers
Exposures to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide were associated with increased risks for colorectal and prostate cancer in older adults
