Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Cancer Risk: Are Pesticides the New Smoking?
A recent study evaluated cancer risks in the US population using a model that accounts for pesticide use and adjusts for various factors.
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Do Clonal Hematopoiesis and Mosaic Chromosomal Alterations Increase Solid Tumor Risk?
Researchers analyzed whole genome sequencing data from 10,866 women in the WHI to explore possible associations between CHIP, mCA, and solid...
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Study Indicates Skin Cancer Risk Elevated Among Veterans
“Public health measures seeking to address veteran healthcare differences could emphasize primary preventive strategies to mitigate risk,” the...
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Cancer Cases, Deaths in Men Predicted to Surge by 2050
Researchers analyzed data from the 2022 Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), which provides national-level estimates for cancer cases and deaths...
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Support for Laser Treatment to Reduce NMSC Risk is Increasing
There is a “growing body of research that demonstrates we are improving the health of our patients’ skin with certain types of laser treatments,...
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Cancer Treatment 101: A Primer for Non-Oncologists
Doctor explains why he thinks time of diagnosis is the best time for molecular testing of a new malignant tumor.
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
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Experts Highlight Challenges That Remain for AI Devices in Triaging Skin Cancer
Before AI makes significant inroads in dermatology, clinicians need to see more verifiable data, according to dermatologist Dr. R...
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Encouraging Data on Laser Treatment
Data was strongest for the use of lasers for treating basal cell carcinoma, especially pulsed-dye lasers.
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Immunotherapy May Be Overused in Dying Patients With Cancer
“There are patients who are getting immunotherapy who shouldn’t,” according to a surgical oncologist from Yale.
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Can Addressing Depression Reduce Chemo Toxicity in Older Adults?
Researchers evaluated whether greater reductions in grade 3 chemotherapy-related toxicities occurred with geriatric assessment-driven...