Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
Risk lower for seven types of cancer including colon, breast, kidney with recommended amounts of physical activity.
Cancer Prevention
Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination
Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites.
Study Shows Association Between Low-Dose Aspirin Use and Risk for Gastric and Esophageal Cancers
Researchers present study findings that demonstrate the association between low-dose aspirin and risk for gastric or esophageal cancer at ESMO Congress 2019.
Oophorectomy More Effective Than Ultrasound Screening in Preventing BRCA1-Related Ovarian Cancer
Results of a prospective study comparing effectiveness of ultrasound screening and salpingo-oophorectomy in preventing ovarian cancer are presented.
USPSTF Expands Criteria for Recommended BRCA-Associated Genetic Counseling
A closer look at the USPSTF’s recent update to its recommendations for risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA1/2-related cancers.
USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
Updated recommendation calls on primary care physicians to prevent tobacco use among children.
Yogurt Consumption Linked to Reduced CRC Adenoma Risk in Men
Men with two or more servings of yogurt per week have reduced risk for conventional adenoma.
USPSTF Still Recommends Against Pancreatic Cancer Screening
No evidence seen for benefits of pancreatic cancer screening, according to study data.
How We Developed Our Decision Aid for Women with a Pathogenic BRCA1/2 Mutation
Nurse researchers describe the development process of their BRCA Decision Aid tool for women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Beliefs About Medicine, Medicine Sensitivity Influence Patient Decisions on Tamoxifen Use
A survey-based study revealed that women with greater concerns regarding tamoxifen and medicine in general are less likely to take the drug as a preventive measure.
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