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Cisplatin Shortage Eases; Air Pollution Linked to Breast Cancer; Pap Test Confusion

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 15, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

Sep 13, 2023
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Opt-Out Strategy Fails to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Completion Rates

Opt-out vs opt-in approach also resulted in more canceled referrals, increasing burden for staff

Sep 11, 2023
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Microdevices for Glioma; Cervical Adenocarcinoma Test; Language Gaps and Cancer Care

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 07, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Global Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer Has Surged Since 1990

Early-onset breast cancer has highest incidence and mortality rates

Sep 06, 2023
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Patient Develops Inflamed Rash After Double Mastectomy

Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing

Sep 05, 2023
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Prayer to Cure Cancer; Exercise for Sexual Dysfunction; Carb Intake and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 01, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Does Cancer Screening Actually Extend Lives?

A series of articles look at whether the benefits for the few warrant the harms for the many

Aug 28, 2023
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CMS Blinks in 'Flap' Flap; Biomarker Testing; 'What If' Moment in Cancer Screening

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 25, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Chatbots Not Always Reliable for Cancer Treatment Advice

Studies show their potential, but reveal clear issues with treatment information reliability

Aug 24, 2023
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Chemo Shortage Fuels Price Gouging; MDS Misdiagnoses; Risky Accelerated Approvals?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 18, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Higher BMI = Less Neutropenia With CDK4/6 Inhibitor for Early Breast Cancer

No association with invasive disease-free survival, so far

Aug 11, 2023
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Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis Risk May Be Substantial for Older Women

Study estimates how many diagnosed cancers would never cause symptoms in women age 70+

Aug 07, 2023
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