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.
Cancer
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.
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
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.
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.
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
Aspirin use 3 or more times per week tied to reduced all-cause, cancer, GI cancer, CRC mortality.
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