Physical activity’s effect on cancer mortality
Exercise may not only prevent cancer from developing, but it may also reduce the risk of death after cancer is diagnosed.
Hematology/Oncology
Abnormal uterine bleeding linked to hematologic malignancies
Women presenting with new-onset heavy menstrual bleeding plus thrombocytopenia or pancytopenia should be evaulatued for a possible hematologic malignancy.
Alcohol consumption, obesity raise risk of esophageal cancer
One-third of cases may be avoided if patients maintained a healthy weight and limited alcohol consumption.
Acupressure effective for fatigue linked to breast cancer
Nearly 70% of participants who self-administered acupressure therapy experienced improved levels of fatigue.
USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer from age 50 to 75
The USPSTF has released a recommendation statement regarding screening adults for colorectal cancer.
Long-term breast cancer care transitioning to primary care clinicians
As breast cancer survivorship increases, NPs have taken on long-term patient care.
Interventions effectively increase colon cancer screening rates
Multi-level interventions can effectively increase rates of colon cancer screening in a primary care setting.
Additional adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy improves breast cancer outcomes
Extending adjuvant aromatase inhibitor treatment can decrease disease recurrence and increase survival in breast cancer patients.
ASCO releases clinical practice guideline for pancreatic cancer
A clinical practice guideline offers recommendations on the best course of treatment for patients with potentially treatable pancreatic cancer.
Fruit consumption linked to lower breast cancer risk
Fruit intake in adolescence may be associated with decreased breast cancer rates in adulthood.
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