Oncology
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Cancer patients unaware of their increased thrombosis risk
“These professionals are on the front line of the battle; they are among the first healthcare workers given the chance to suspect a clot and...
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Doctor accused of ‘fraudulent concealment’ can’t be held liable
The Iowa Supreme Court dismissed a knotty claim against a local doctor and hospital accused of concealing a woman’s renal cancer.
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Gallstone disease may be a harbinger of pancreatic cancer
“If you have a patient who presents with gallstone disease and they have other symptoms, you should not necessarily attribute those symptoms just...
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Head and neck cancer patients recommend 11 needed improvements in health care
A study of 20 head and neck cancer patients revealed common symptom concerns.
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Three symptoms suggest higher risk for self-injury in cancer
“Self-injury can be a means to cope with psychological difficulties for some patients, without intent for suicide.”
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Breakthrough COVID dangerous for vaccinated cancer patients
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ARBs and cancer risk: New meta-analysis raises questions again
The trial-level analysis suggests a dose-response relationship between exposure to angiotensin receptor blockers and the risk for cancer.
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ACP advocates outpatient treatment of uncomplicated diverticulitis
New guidelines also support referrals for colonoscopy in cases of complicated diverticulitis.
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Symptoms common in high-risk, early-stage ovarian cancer
More than 70% had at least one symptom such as abdominal/pelvic pain or increased girth/fullness.
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Omega-3 supplementation improves sleep, mood in breast cancer patients on hormone therapy
Although the sample size was small, this study showed that 4 weeks of omega-3 supplementation improved sleep quality in cancer patients.
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Most cancer patients with breakthrough COVID-19 infection experience severe outcomes
Of 54 fully vaccinated patients with cancer and COVID-19, 65% were hospitalized and 13% died within 30 days.