Neuro-oncology
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Does worsening metabolic syndrome increase the risk of developing cancer?
Elevated trajectories of metabolic syndrome were associated with an elevated overall cancer risk.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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What Happens to Surgery Candidates with BHDs and Cancer?
Substance abuse, eating disorders, and sleep disorders were associated with fewer surgeries and greater risk of complications in cancer patients...
Latest News
Moderate to Severe TBI Linked to Brain Cancer Risk
Penetrating TBI was associated with a greater than tripling of risk.
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Are Food Emulsifiers Associated With Increased Cancer Risk?
Food emulsifiers are among the most widespread food additives.
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Democratic Lawmakers Press Pfizer on Chemotherapy Drug Shortages
The company, which said in May that it was working to assuage critical shortages of methotrexate, carboplatin and cisplatin, is being asked to...
Commentary
Unleashing Our Immune Response to Quash Cancer
“It’s astounding how devious cancer cells and tumor tissue can be.”
Latest News
Can thermal biofeedback reduce pain and anxiety?
Device reduced anxiety scores by 22% in small study.
From the Journals
Palliative radiation therapy improves QoL in high-grade glioma
“Short-course palliative hypofractionated radiotherapy in patients with poor-prognosis [high-grade glioma] does not impair QoL in the short term...
From the Journals
Can a biodegradable brain implant deliver lifesaving cancer meds?
The tumors shrank, and the mice doubled their lifetime, compared with untreated mice.
Conference Coverage
CBSM phone app eases anxiety, depression in cancer patients
Few patients with cancer have access to psycho-oncologic support.