Quality of Life Worse for Cancer Patients During COVID-19
Patients with stage III and IV cancer have worse quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hematology/Oncology Information Center
Gardasil 9 Approved to Prevent Certain HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Gardasil 9® (human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine [HPV], recombinant; Merck) to include the prevention of oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 in patients aged 9 to 45 years.
Close Monitoring, Full-Time Caregiver Recommended for 30 Days After CAR-T Therapy
Readmissions for CRS, neurotoxicity, infection, and other adverse events are common after immunotherapy with axicabtagene ciloleucel.
Breast Cancer Surgery Found to Be Safe in Older Women
Breast cancer surgery is safe in women 70 years and older.
Some Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Found to Be at Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery
Patients with early-stage breast cancer who undergo mastectomy with or without reconstruction are at risk of prolonged opioid use.
Guidance for the Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Cysts
The risk of developing benign ovarian cysts is up to 90% for premenopausal women and 75% for postmenopausal women.
Insulin Resistance May Add to Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Prognosis
Insulin resistance is one factor mediating part of the association between race and poor prognosis in breast cancer.
Nurse-Led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Management of Hot Flushes in Women With a History of Breast Cancer
Previous studies investigated the benefits of CBT delivered by clinical psychologists. In this study, researchers sought to determine its benefits when delivered by breast care nurses trained in the intervention.
Risk for Later Invasive Breast Cancer Up for Women With DCIS
Women with screening-detected ductal carcinoma in situ have increased long-term risks for invasive breast cancer and breast cancer death.
Diet, Activity Guideline Updated by American Cancer Society
The diet and physical activity guideline for the prevention of cancer has been updated by the American Cancer Society.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs May Prevent Patients With Cancer From Receiving Pain Management Therapy
Prescription drug monitoring programs that aim to prevent opioid misuse may be affecting patients with cancer who need pain management.
Weight Loss Following Chemotherapy Associated With Worse Outcomes in Advanced Gastric Cancer
These study findings show that weight loss occurred early among patients with advanced gastric cancer and was associated with shorter overall survival.
Text Message Reminders Do Not Improve Aromatase Inhibitor Adherence
Investigators suggest more personalized interventions may be needed to improve adherence rates among women with breast cancer receiving AI treatments.
Multiple Genes Predispose Black Women to Breast Cancer
Multiple genes predispose African-American women to breast cancer.
Adjuvant Chemotherapy Associated With Early, But Not Sustained, Cognitive Impairment in Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
This study also showed a gradual increase in cognitive impairment at 12 months that persisted at 24 and 36 months for patients receiving endocrine therapy alone.
COVID-19 Pandemic Slowing Cancer Research
Nearly half of cancer research has been stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Significant Reductions Seen in Breast Cancer Death With Screening
Women participating in mammography screening have a significant reduction in the risk for dying of breast cancer and in the rate of advanced breast cancers.
Colorectal Screening Procedures Should Be Adapted to Family History, Study Says
Exact risk-adapted starting ages for CRC could be used to better counsel individuals about the appropriate age to be screened.
Chronic Health Conditions, Not Transplant Receipt, Linked to Symptom Prevalence in Survivors of Childhood Hematologic Malignancies
Survivors of childhood hematologic malignancies with poorly reported patient outcomes may have more chronic health conditions, regardless of treatment method.
Guidance Issued for Breast Cancer Care During COVID-19
In guidance issued by the COVID-19 Pandemic Breast Cancer Consortium, recommendations are presented for prioritizing care for breast cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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