Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
From the Journals
Many Patients With Cancer Visit EDs Before Diagnosis
Factors associated with an increased likelihood of an ED visit ahead of diagnosis included having certain cancers, living in rural areas, and...
From the Journals
Plasma Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inversely Associated With Cancer
The findings support possible small net protective roles of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs in the development of new cancer incidence, the researchers...
Skin of Color
Disparities in Skin Cancer Outcomes in the Latine/Hispanic Population
Despite having an overall lower lifetime risk for skin cancer, Latine/Hispanic individuals experience increased morbidity and mortality in skin...
Residents’ Corner
Community Outreach Benefits Dermatology Residents and Their Patients
Community outreach is an important aspect of residency training. Skin cancer screenings, free clinics, and teledermatology are a few ways in which...
Latest News
Study Finds Elevated Skin Cancer Risk Among US Veterans
Compared with nonveterans, veterans were more likely to have been diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives.
Conference Coverage
Cancer’s Other Toll: Long-Term Financial Fallout for Survivors
Patients with cancer face a range of financial challenges that often lasted years following their diagnosis.
Feature
Cannabis in Cancer: What Oncologists and Patients Should Know
Access to and use of cannabis alongside cancer care have outpaced the science on evidence-based indications, according to an ASCO expert panel.
From the Journals
Risk Assessment Tool Can Help Predict Fractures in Cancer
Researchers collected data on bone mineral density and fractures in 9,877 patients with cancer and 45,875 matched control individuals without...
Commentary
The New Cancer Stats Might Look Like a Death Sentence. They Aren’t.
Data show that people under 50 are experiencing higher rates of cancer than any generation before them.
Feature
‘Cancer Doesn’t Wait’: How Prior Authorization Harms Care
Despite the large tumor, nestled in a sensitive area, a Boston-based radiation oncologist could envision a bright future for her patient.
Feature
Popular Weight Loss Drugs Now for Patients With Cancer?
Research suggests that obesity can reduce the effectiveness of cancer therapies.