Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Can Reduce Benign Biopsy Rate
Fewer benign biopsies necessary with DBT compared with full-field digital mammography.
Hematology/Oncology Information Center
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
Rethinking Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Guidelines
From scientific studies to niche-market magazines, supplements are in the spotlight.
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delays Seen With High-Deductible Health Plans
Delays observed in first breast imaging, biopsy, incident early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, chemo.
Decline Observed in HPV Type 16/18 Cervical Precancers in US
The proportion of human papillomavirus (HPV) 16/18-positive cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grades 2 to 3 or adenocarcinoma in situ (CIN2+) declined from 2008 to 2014.
44.4 Million Estimated to Be Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer by 2069
In the absence of further intervention, in the next 50 years, an estimated 44.4 million women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer globally.
One-Third of Primary Care Providers Discuss Breast Cancer Treatments With Patients
One-third of primary care providers (PCPs) report participating in breast cancer treatment decisions.
Rivaroxaban Does Not Reduce VTE Incidence in High-Risk Cancer Patients
In high-risk ambulatory patients with cancer, the incidence of venous thromboembolism or death due to venous thromboembolism during 180 days is not significantly reduced for rivaroxaban compared with placebo.
FDA Advances Regulation to Ensure Sunscreen Safety, Efficacy
The US Food and Drug Administration took steps Thursday to tighten regulation of over-the-counter sunscreen products.
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for women at increased risk for carrying a BRCA1/2 mutation as well as genetic counseling and testing as indicated for those screening positive.
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Survival in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Radiomic Prognostic Vector IDs patients with median overall survival of less than 2 years.
Obesity Linked to Adverse Events in Children With Leukemia
For children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), obesity is associated with an increased risk for adverse events during premaintenance chemotherapy.
No Increased Risk for Cancer for ART-Conceived Children
Slightly but not significantly increased risks seen in children conceived by ICSI or cryopreservation.
Some Obesity-Related Cancers Increasing in Younger Adults
Incidence up for 6 of 12 obesity-related cancers; steeper increase in successively younger generations.
Persistent Hot Flashes, Night Sweats Associated With Increased Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women with persistent night sweats and/or hot flashes are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer compared with women without these vasomotor symptoms.
Physical Activity Associated With Reduced Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Physical activity was found to be associated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Cancer Screening Nonadherence May Be Associated With Increase in Overall Mortality
Nonadherence to protocol screenings in a screening trial for multiple cancers may be linked to higher overall mortality, excluding mortality due to cancers studied in the trial.
Melanoma Survival Varies Among US States
Worse survival in states with more physicians; higher death rates in states with lower incidence.
USPSTF Recommends Risk-Reducing Meds for Breast Cancer
The USPSTF recommends risk-reducing medications for women at high risk for breast cancer who are at low risk for adverse events, but medications are not recommended for routine use.
Actinic Keratoses: Field Cancerization and Photodynamic Therapy
Early treatment of both visible AK lesions and nonvisible sun-damaged skin can eliminate the potential for malignant transformation and decrease the burden of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
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