Invasive Melanoma Incidence Decreasing in Teens, Young Adults
From 2006 to 2015, melanoma rates increased among adults ≥40 years, decreased in younger populations.
Oncology
CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
And elevated CA125 indicates higher risk for other cancers, especially in women aged ≥50 years.
US Oncologist Shortage May Impact Women’s Health
Major US cities are expected to have a shortage of oncologists.
Risk for Cancer Incidence, Mortality Increased With Psoriasis
Overall cancer mortality and mortality for liver, esophageal, pancreatic cancer up with severe psoriasis.
Risk for Pulmonary Embolism Elevated for up to 18 Weeks After Surgery
Current guidelines recommend 5 weeks of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation, but a new study suggests the duration of this treatment ought to be extended.
American Indians, Alaska Natives Have Higher Cancer Incidence
Higher rates reported for lung, liver, kidney, colorectal, and stomach cancers vs whites.
Hysterectomy Technique Tied to Poorer Uterine Cancer Outcomes
Uncontained uterine power morcellation tied to higher mortality in women with undetected uterine cancer.
PTSD Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Correlation moderately attenuated after adjustment for health and ovarian cancer risk factors.
Will More Colorectal Cancer Testing Options Increase Screening Rates?
Investigators studied whether colorectal cancer screening rates are influenced by how test options are presented to patients.
Updated ESMO Recommendations for Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers
Recommendations were developed and graded in accordance with the ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines and subjected to an anonymous peer-review process.
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