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Suicide Risk Higher for Cancer Patients Not Proceeding With Recommended Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 – Higher suicide deaths are seen among cancer patients who do not undergo recommended surgery, according to a research letter published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open. ...
World Trade Center Exposure Linked to Increased DNA Methylation
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 – World Trade Center (WTC) exposure is associated with increased DNA methylation, which may contribute to breast cancer, according to a study published in the June issue of...
Interleukin-6 May Boost Prediction of Obesity-Related Cancers
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – In patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, baseline interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels may enhance prediction of new-onset obesity-related cancers, according to a study...
Half of Cancer Survivors Face Cancer-Related Financial Hardship
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2024 – Half of cancer survivors experience cancer-related financial hardship, according to a research letter published online Aug. 20 in JAMA Network Open. Apoorv Dhir, M.D., ...
Structural Racism Tied to Elevated Cancer Risk From Traffic Pollutants
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 – Multidimensional structural racism is associated with elevated cancer risk from traffic-related air pollutants, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Cancer. Emily...
Cognitive Therapy Improves Mental Health, Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – For cancer patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improves mental health and quality-of-life outcomes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published...
Could Drugs Used to Fight Cancer Also Slow Alzheimer's?
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 – A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest. The drugs block an enzyme called indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), r...
20-Minute Mindful Breathing Intervention Reduces Cancer Pain
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – A single session of 20-minute mindful breathing is beneficial for reducing cancer pain, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care....
Suicide Attempt, Death Up for Spouses of Patients With Cancer
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Spouses of patients with cancer have an increased risk for suicide attempt and suicide death, especially during the first year after diagnosis, according to a study...
'Mindful Breathing' Might Ease Cancer-Related Pain, Anxiety
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – A meditation technique called mindful breathing can help cancer patients manage their pain and anxiety, a new study finds. Cancer patients who engaged in 20 minutes of...
Even Low-Risk Alcohol Consumption Ups Mortality Risk in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 – Even low-risk drinking is associated with higher mortality among older adults, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Rosario Ortolá, M.D., P...
Poor Psychological Outcomes Seen for Patients With Rare Cancers
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – Patients with rare cancers have poor psychological outcomes, according to a review and meta-analysis published in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. Chen Ee Low, from the...
Chinese Botanical Medicine Eases a Cancer Treatment Side Effect
TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – An experimental drug based on ancient Chinese herbal medicine can help ease the toxic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients, the results of a...
Even Light Drinking Harms Health of Older Adults: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with the raised risk ...
Men's Cancer Deaths to Rise 93% Globally by 2050
TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 – Men, take note: Cancer cases and deaths among males will jump globally by 84% and 93%, respectively, by 2050, new research predicts. Published Monday in the journal Cancer,...
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