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CAR-T Therapy Won't Raise Odds for a Second Cancer, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 – Contrary to a warning placed on labels for CART-T cancer therapies, use of these treatments does not appear to boost the odds for a secondary cancer later, a new study...
Psychological Illness, CVD Risk Increased for Relatives, Spouses of Cancer Patients
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 – Cancer diagnosis is associated with an increased risk for psychological illness and cardiovascular disease among first-degree relatives and spouses of patients, according to...
Princess Kate Says She Has Completed Chemo, Resuming 'Light' Duties
MONDAY, Sept. 9 , 2024 – Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she has completed chemotherapy for an unnamed form of cancer. The princess, 42, made the announcement in a video message...
Socioeconomic Disparities Impact Immunotherapy Use in Urologic Cancers
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 – Immunotherapy (IO) utilization is increasing over time, but significant socioeconomic disparities exist for patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) and...
Doxorubicin + Trabectedin Tied to Increased Survival in Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 – For patients with metastatic or surgically unresectable leiomyosarcoma, combination therapy with doxorubicin and trabectedin is associated with improved overall and...
U.S. Cancer Incidence Trends Lower Than Expected in 2021
FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 – U.S. cancer incidence trends improved in 2021, but continued to be lower than expected, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in JAMA Network Open. Todd Burus, from...
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...
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