Genetic Testing Proposed for All Women Aged ≤65 With Breast Cancer
Expanded testing could increase detection of carriers for BRCA1/2, mutations in other predisposition genes.
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Fecal Immunochemical Tests Detect Later-Stage Cancers With High Sensitivity
Fecal immunochemical tests have proven to be an effective, noninvasive approach to detect later-stage colorectal cancer; however, questions remain regarding their ability to consistently identify early-stage cancers.
Adherence to USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations
12.5 percent of those meeting USPSTF recommendations for low-dose CT had screening exam in past year.
Continuing Annual Breast Cancer Screening No Benefit in Over-75s
No significant reductions found in 8-year breast cancer mortality for continuing vs stopping screening.
AAP Addresses Fertility Preservation for Children With Cancer
Medical and ethical considerations of fertility preservation in children with cancer are addressed in a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Having More Sexual Partners Tied to Increased Odds of Cancer
Odds of reporting cancer diagnosis increased for those with 10 or more lifetime sexual partners
A New Risk Calculator for Radiotherapy in Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
The ROW risk calculator makes its predictions based on age, comorbidities, functional status, tumor characteristics, and use of radiotherapy.
Thiazides and Skin Cancer? Don’t Get Burned By the Hype
J Clin Med Res. 2019;11(4):247-255.
New Study Looks at Quality of Life With NEPA for CINV in Women With Breast Cancer
Quality of life in patients receiving netupitant/palonosetron chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.
Study Finds Many Breast Cancer Drugs Lack Substantial Clinical Benefit
Many breast cancer drugs approved in the United States may lack substantial clinical benefit, particularly in the palliative setting.
Metabolic Syndrome May Affect Survival in Postmenopausal Women With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Researchers analyzed the association between baseline metabolic syndrome components and survival outcomes in women diagnosed with TNBC.
Symptom Management Is Primary Reason Patients With Breast Cancer Seek Medical Cannabis
A review of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program defined the symptom profile of patients with breast cancer who sought to use medical marijuana.
Patient-Driven Solutions May Lead to Greater Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Participation
More patients living with metastatic breast cancer reportedly would be willing to participate in clinical trials if some changes were made.
Breast Cancer Risk Identified for Predisposition Genes in General Population
In the general population, BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, and ATM mutations were linked to a significant increased risk of breast cancer.
Estrogen Alone Appears to Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Death Long Term in Patient Subgroup
Estrogen alone and estrogen plus progestin appeared to have “opposite effects” on risk of breast cancer and death among postmenopausal women.
FDA: Weight Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer
Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s vs 70s.
More Education Needed on Breast Density and Screening Choices
Women largely do not know breast density ups risk for breast cancer even in US states with notification.
Incidence of Early-Onset Gastric Cancer Increasing in the US
Early-onset gastric cancer linked to higher grade, signet-ring cells, diffuse histology, metastatic disease.
CRC Screening Up for Ages 45 to 49 After ACS Guideline Update
Increase in screening rates in quarters 3, 4 of 2018 vs quarter 1; no change for people in their 50s.
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