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Childhood and young adulthood cancer therapy-associated polyposis often has clinical features suggestive of at least one colorectal cancer predisposition syndrome

Cancer Therapy-Associated Polyposis May Mimic CRC Predisposition

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74 percent of TAP cases had clinical features suggesting at least one CRC predisposition syndrome
Early-adolescent and young adult cancer survivors have increased mortality and morbidity risks compared with siblings or the general population

Late Mortality Up for Survivors of Early-Teen, Young Adult Cancers

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Risks for late mortality, chronic health conditions higher compared with siblings, general population
Medical and ethical considerations of fertility preservation in children with cancer are addressed in a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP Addresses Fertility Preservation for Children With Cancer

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Medical and ethical considerations are discussed, including in cases of conflict between parent, child
The odds of reporting cancer are increased for men and women with a history of 10 or more lifetime sexual partners

Having More Sexual Partners Tied to Increased Odds of Cancer

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Odds of reporting cancer diagnosis increased for those with 10 or more lifetime sexual partners
A clinical trial of the weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) shows an association with an increased risk for cancer

FDA Requests Market Withdrawal of Belviq Due to Cancer Risk

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However, agency is not recommending special screening for patients who have taken the weight-loss drug
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (aged 15 to 39 years) have an increased risk for inpatient hospitalization

Young Cancer Survivors at Higher Risk for Hospitalization

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Risks most elevated for survivors of leukemia, CNS tumors, CRC, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, breast cancer
Hospital-diagnosed overweight and obesity is associated with an increased risk for several common cancers

Overweight and Obesity May Up Risk for Several Common Cancers

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Among overweight, obese patients, cancer risk 12 percent greater compared with general population

January 2020 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for January 2020. This roundup includes...
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy may promote long-term benefits in terms of reductions in anxiety

Benefits of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy May Be Lasting

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Reductions in anxiety, depression in cancer-related psychiatric distress sustained at 3.2 and 4.5 years
From 2003-2007 to 2013-2017

Further Improvements in Survival Seen After Allogeneic Transplant

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2003 to 2017 saw reduction in nonrelapse mortality, relapse of cancer, relapse-related and overall mortality