Invasive Melanoma Incidence Decreasing in Teens, Young Adults
From 2006 to 2015, melanoma rates increased among adults ≥40 years, decreased in younger populations.
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ACAAI: Family History of Cancer Risk Factor for Childhood Asthma
More than 20% of those with family history of cancer had childhood asthma.
CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
And elevated CA125 indicates higher risk for other cancers, especially in women aged ≥50 years.
US Oncologist Shortage May Impact Women’s Health
Major US cities are expected to have a shortage of oncologists.
High Fiber, Yogurt Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for Lung Cancer
Dietary fiber and yogurt consumption are associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer.
Risk for Cancer Incidence, Mortality Increased With Psoriasis
Overall cancer mortality and mortality for liver, esophageal, pancreatic cancer up with severe psoriasis.
Risk for Pulmonary Embolism Elevated for up to 18 Weeks After Surgery
Current guidelines recommend 5 weeks of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation, but a new study suggests the duration of this treatment ought to be extended.
American Indians, Alaska Natives Have Higher Cancer Incidence
Higher rates reported for lung, liver, kidney, colorectal, and stomach cancers vs whites.
Hysterectomy Technique Tied to Poorer Uterine Cancer Outcomes
Uncontained uterine power morcellation tied to higher mortality in women with undetected uterine cancer.
PTSD Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Correlation moderately attenuated after adjustment for health and ovarian cancer risk factors.
2018 Vaccination Coverage Rates Among Adolescents in the United States
In 2018, adolescent vaccination coverage in the United States continued to improve for meningococcal and HPV vaccines and remains high for tetanus and reduced diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine.
Prostate Cancer Risk Higher in Men Receiving Fertility Treatment
Men who undergo assisted reproduction have higher risk for prostate cancer, early-onset disease.
Updated ESMO Recommendations for Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers
Recommendations were developed and graded in accordance with the ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines and subjected to an anonymous peer-review process.
Reading, Literacy Levels of Chemotherapy Educational Materials for Women With Breast Cancer Are Not Optimal
An evaluation of patient education materials on chemotherapy for breast cancer revealed that many do not meet NIH recommendations.
Skipping Cancer Referral Appointments Linked to Earlier Death
Cancer diagnosis is less likely in patients not attending referral appointments for suspected cancer, but these patients have worse early mortality outcomes than attending patients
Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time
Risk higher for older age, Ashkenazi descent, genetic mutations, and personal, first-degree family history.
Type and Timing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Use of menopausal hormonal therapy for 5 years around the start of menopause may be associated with increased risk for breast cancer.
USPSTF Issues Recs on Using Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Meds
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued final recommendations on the use of medications for primary prevention of breast cancer.
HIV Infection Associated With Poor Cancer Outcomes
Elderly patients with HIV who have cancer, and specifically breast and prostate cancer, may have worse outcomes when compared with elderly patients without HIV with cancer.
2001 to 2016 Saw Large Increase in Mohs Surgery for Melanoma
Regional variation considerable, with more than threefold variation between regions with highest, lowest use.
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