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Genetic Factors Influence Subsequent Cancer Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) derived from the general population are associated with a subsequent risk for certain cancers among survivors of childhood cancer, with an...

EPA Issues Final Rule Banning Asbestos

MONDAY, March 18, 2024 – The last remnants of asbestos use in the United States have now been banned by the Environmental Protection Agency. While the known carcinogen has already been largely...

Cell-Free DNA Test Has 83.1 Percent Sensitivity for Detection of CRC

FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – A cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood-based test has sensitivity of 83.1 percent for detection of colorectal cancer and specificity of 89.6 percent for any advanced neoplasia,...

New Immune-Focused Therapy, CAR T Cell Therapy, Shrinks Aggressive Brain Tumors

THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 – Delivering dual-targeted, immune-focused CAR T cancer therapy via a patient's spinal fluid quickly shrank deadly brain tumors, researchers report. CAR T therapy harnesses...

Childhood Cancer Survivors Have High Risk for Mortality After Cardiovascular Events

WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 – Childhood cancer survivors have a high risk for mortality after major cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Feb. 27 issue of the Journal of the...

Metabolic Syndrome Score Trajectories Associated With Risk for Cancer

MONDAY, March 11, 2024 – Metabolic syndrome (MetS) score trajectories are associated with a subsequent risk for cancer, according to a study published online March 11 in Cancer. Li Deng, Ph.D., from...

Neoadjuvant Chemo Adds Significant Treatment Benefit in Penile Cancer

THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) with lymphadenectomy for locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) is well tolerated and improves outcomes, according to a study...

Ultraprocessed Foods Increase Risk for Broad Range of Poor Health Outcomes

THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Greater exposure to ultraprocessed food is associated with a higher risk for a range of adverse health outcomes, such as mortality, cancer, and metabolic health, according...

Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report

THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Some acne treatments may may banish blemishes but carry hidden dangers: A new report reveals high levels of the carcinogen benzene can form in products that contain the...

Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy

TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – There may be a limited additional colorectal cancer (CRC) screening benefit for colonoscopy compared with sigmoidoscopy, according to a study published online Feb. 29 in...

Behavioral Health Disorders Linked to Worse Outcomes After Cancer Surgery

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 – For patients with cancer, behavioral health disorders (BHD) are associated with worse outcomes, including long-term postoperative outcomes, according to a study published...

Treatment Modification Aids Chemo Tolerability in Seniors With Advanced Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 – Primary treatment modification is associated with improved tolerability of chemotherapeutic regimens among older adults with advanced cancer and aging-related conditions,...

New Experimental Drug, Rusfertide, Could Be Big Advance Against Rare Blood Cancer

MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 – Polycythemia vera is a rare form of blood cancer with few good treatment options, but that may soon change based on the results of a new clinical trial. An injected...

Increased Cancer Risk Seen in Families of Men With Subfertility

MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 – Families of men with subfertility have increased risks for several cancers, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Human Reproduction. Joemy M. Ramsay, Ph.D., from...

Observed Rates of Cancer Diagnoses Lower Than Expected in Pandemic

MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer diagnoses were lower than expected, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA Oncology. Todd Burus, from the Markey Cancer...

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