Skin Manifestations of Systemic Cancers
Dermatoses of the skin, and their relevance to the early detection of many systemic forms of cancer, are reviewed.
Hematology/Oncology Information Center
Cancer Treatment Toxicity Successfully Monitored Via Smartphone App
Researchers report on their implementation of a mobile-health tool for monitoring symptoms of treatment toxicity.
Top August & September 2021 FDA Approvals
August and September 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for tick-borne encephalitis, idiopathic hypersomnia, schizophrenia, and atopic dermatitis.
Guideline: Evidence-Based Best Practices for the Management of Cancer-Related Pain
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has published a best practice guideline for the management and reduction of cancer-associated pain.
Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer Linked to Frequency of Alcohol Consumption
Frequency of alcohol consumption may be more important than the amount of alcohol consumed.
Real-World Data Finds an Overall Decrease in Pediatric Melanoma Diagnoses in the US
Researchers studied a total of 1903 cases of pediatric melanoma and patients were 54.4% female, the mean age was 12.4 years, and 89.8% were White.
Triple-Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in a 34-Year-Old Woman
Triple-negative breast cancer comprises 10% to 15% of breast cancers, mostly in women who are premenopausal, Black, and BRCA1 positive.
Recognizing and Treating Oral Leukoplakia in Primary Care
Researchers outline diagnostic and treatment options for oral leukoplakia including use of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser therapy.
Breast Cancer Screening Down Among Low-Income Women During Pandemic
Eight percent drop in screenings at 32 community health centers means about 47,517 fewer mammograms, 242 missed breast cancer diagnoses.
Unique Nurse Role for Managing Outpatient Care Throughout Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy
A report examines a newly created role in nursing care for managing patient care during chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy in the outpatient setting.
Cannabis Use Lower in Cancer Survivors Than General Population
Factors associated with use or nonuse found to be similar between the groups
FDA Okays COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot for Immunocompromised Patients
An appropriate vaccination strategy will follow.
Severity of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea Examined
Researchers used latent variable modeling and a patient-centered analytic approach to identify subgroups of patients with distinct chemotherapy-induced nausea profiles.
Healthy Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Elevated PSA
Finding from a recent study could be used in patient counseling to promote healthier lifestyle choices to reduce the likelihood of prostate biopsy, according to investigators.
Updated Screening Guidelines for 5 Cancer Types
An update on the available cancer screening guidelines, benefits/limitations, and risks for cervical, breast, prostate, colon, and lung cancers.
Infection Risk for Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Matched cohort study showed risk greatest for those with primary myelofibrosis, but still high for those with polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia.
Fertility Preservation Delays Breast Cancer Treatment But Doesn’t Affect Survival
An analysis of data sought to determine the effect of delays related to fertility preservation on the initiation of treatment and overall survival.
Extended Bisphosphonate Treatment Does Not Improve Survival in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
There was no benefit to extending zoledronate treatment beyond 2 years.
Survival Up for Multiple Cancer Types for Teens, Young Adults
Limited or no improvement seen in female breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and bone and joint sarcomas.
Antibiotic Use May Increase the Risk of Early-Onset Colon Cancer
The association was observed with colon cancer but not rectal cancer.
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