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.
Cancer
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.
Testosterone Replacement May Benefit Younger Male Cancer Survivors
Testosterone replacement is associated with an improvement in body composition among younger male cancer survivors with low-normal morning total serum testosterone.
H Pylori Infection Must Be Wiped Out to Cut Gastric Cancer Risk
Risk for gastric cancer tied to H pylori infection higher in blacks, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos.
Four Studies Look at Global Burden of Digestive Diseases
Global burdens of colorectal, pancreatic, stomach cancers and inflammatory bowel disease examined.
ACAAI: Family History of Cancer Risk Factor for Childhood Asthma
More than 20% of those with family history of cancer had childhood asthma.
US Oncologist Shortage May Impact Women’s Health
Major US cities are expected to have a shortage of oncologists.
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