Oncology
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Unexpectedly Helpful Effects of Drugs Used For Other Reasons
Instead of negative interactions, some drugs have beneficial effects in areas other than their indicated use.
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‘There’s Nothing Left to Try’: Oncologists on Managing Grief
When patients die, cancer specialists rely on a range of strategies to cope with their painful feelings and sense of loss.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Associated With Reduced CRC Risk
Observational study suggests prescription use of low-dose aspirin is linked to reduced risk of CRC, with greatest reduction in metastatic CRC.
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Does Bariatric Surgery Increase or Decrease Cancer Risk? It Depends.
Bariatric surgery is related to decreased risk for hormone-related cancers but may increase colorectal cancer, although the data are mixed.
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Is Mammography Ready for AI? Opinions Mixed on Usage, Cost Methods
Patients can pay to get their mammograms read by AI.
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This Could Be a Strong Weapon for Cancer Pain (or Any Pain)
Patients with cancer who experience pain can find relief with exercise for more than 30 minutes on most days, study finds.
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Is MRI Screening Unnecessarily High in Prostate Cancer?
Expert emphasizes the necessity of observing a decrease in overall prostate cancer incidence before asserting that the current cancer diagnostics...
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FDA Approves First Cellular Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma
Patients with metastatic melanoma have potential new treatment option with approval of T-cell immunotherapy.
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Should CRC Surveillance Extend Beyond 5 Years Post Surgery?
“Symptoms or suspicion of a cancer occurring 5-10 years from primary CRC treatment is more likely to represent a non-CRC cancer.”
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Hyperbaric Oxygen: Effective Against Cancer Radiation Harm?
New study on hyperbaric oxygen therapy does not clarify benefit for patients following radiation.