USPSTF Issues Recs on Using Breast Cancer Risk-Reducing Meds
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued final recommendations on the use of medications for primary prevention of breast cancer.
Oncology
2001 to 2016 Saw Large Increase in Mohs Surgery for Melanoma
Regional variation considerable, with more than threefold variation between regions with highest, lowest use.
Clinical Case: Dyspnea on Exertion After Complications From Chemotherapy
A 65-year-old woman with breast cancer and hypertension has been experiencing progressive dyspnea on exertion after complications from chemotherapy.
Effects of Total Cumulative and Early vs Late Dose Reductions in FEC-D for Early Stage Breast Cancer
In this retrospective study, researchers sought to determine the survival impact of reductions in total cumulative dose and early vs late dose reductions of third-generation adjuvant chemotherapy regimens in patients with early-stage breast cancer.
Novel Therapy Treats Triple-Class Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Partial response or better observed in 26% of patients receiving oral selinexor-dexamethasone.
Baseline Urinary Dysfunction May Increase Following Rectal Cancer Treatment
Study concludes that few of the associated risk factors are modifiable and that clinicians should stress possible outcomes related to urinary dysfunction prior to patients receiving treatment for rectal cancer.
Lipophilic Statins May Cut Liver Cancer in Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Inverse link is dose-dependent; lowest 10-year HCC risk seen with 600 or more lipophilic statin cDDDs.
Burden of Obesity-Associated Cancers Shifted to Younger Age Groups
Large study shows particular increase in the 50- to 64-year-old age group from 2000 to 2016.
Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Less Aggressive Treatment for Cardiac Arrest in Hospitalized Patients
The results of a retrospective study published in Resuscitation suggest that post-resuscitation interventions are less aggressive following in-hospital cardiac arrest for patients with cancer compared with individuals without a history of cancer. Although there is evidence that the clinical outcomes of patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest, as well as of patients with cancer in general,…
Red Meat Consumption May Up Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer
Findings from prospective cohort study of sisters or half-sisters of women diagnosed with breast cancer.
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