Stat Consult: Ewing Sarcoma in Children
This review provides a concise overview of the incidence, causes, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of Ewing sarcoma in children.
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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.
Smoking History May Predict Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Outcomes in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A detailed smoking history may help to inform patient outcomes.
Disparities in Breast Cancer Survival Persist for Black Women
Although nearly all metrics improved for racial-ethnic minorities, recent breast cancer-related mortality in Florida still higher in Black women
Oral Contraceptives Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk in BRCA Carriers
Findings seen in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers; reduction greater with longer duration of use in BRCA1 carriers
Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer
Higher familial risks for early-onset cancer seen in Latino, Black patients for solid tumors and in Asian/Pacific Islander patients for hematologic cancers
Heart Failure Linked to Increased Incidence of Cancer
Increased rates of cancer seen among women and men and for cancer at multiple sites, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, respiratory organs
NPs Role in Successful Cancer Survivorship Care
NP expert discusses the 5 principal components of survivorship care for patients with cancer.
Lung Cancer Screening Project Improves Testing in North Carolina County
A practice improvement project increased lung cancer screening rates among eligible Medicaid recipients in a rural primary care practice in North Carolina.
Genomic Landscape of Prostate Cancer Differs by Ancestry, but Frequency of Actionable Alterations Is Similar
The frequency of targetable alterations was roughly 22% in patients of African ancestry and those of European ancestry.
ASCO: Bladder Sparing Studied in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Transurethral resection then gemcitabine, cisplatin, plus nivolumab with intact bladder in selected patients studied in phase 2 trial
Why Are Referrals to Palliative Care Delayed?
APP discusses the benefits of early integration of palliative care in patients with cancer as well as chronic heart, lung, and neurologic diseases.
Unexpected Cause of Type 2 Diabetes and Debilitating Fatigue: A Case Study
Man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes presents with new symptoms of proximal muscle weakness and profound fatigue. Could he have a secondary cause of diabetes?
Expanding Roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Oncology
Roles for advance practice registered nurses are expanding in cancer centers.
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: An Update
The occurrence rate of BIA-ALCL following breast augmentation with textured implants is variable, with the reported lifetime risk ranging from 1 in 355 to 1 in 86,029 patients.
The Role of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment
Nurse practitioners play an essential role in the chemotherapy plan for patients with cancer.
Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity
Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.
Blood Cell Score for Identifying Aggressive Melanoma
The myeloid index score captures the prognostic value of blood myeloid cells and may be used in the management of patients with melanoma.
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