Increased BMI in Early Adulthood Linked to Higher Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Using data from the CPS-II, researchers determined a link between higher BMI in adults younger than 50 years and risk of pancreatic cancer.
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FDA: Number of U.S. Women With Breast Implant-Caused Cancer Has Increased
Textured breast implants linked to cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
9/11 Responders May Have Higher Head and Neck Cancer Risk
Authors call for ongoing monitoring, treatment of those initially exposed.
Terrorist Attack Victims With PTSD Have Higher Cancer Risk
Those with PTSD resulting from terrorist-related events displayed a higher risk for neoplasms than those who experience other traumatic events (OTE), researchers found.
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.
Risk of Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia Higher Among Some Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma
Researchers present results of an interim analysis of a study on the prevalence of advanced colorectal neoplasia among survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma.
How Culturally Competent Care Is Different for Jewish Women With Breast Cancer
A review of the cultural and religious beliefs of Ashkenazi Jewish women that may challenge adherence to breast cancer screening and genetic testing recommendations.
Risk of Breast Cancer Higher for African American Female Veterans
Pilot study sought to determine risk of breast cancer among African American women veterans.
Obesity as a Teen Ups Risk for Later Pancreatic Cancer
In men, overweight and even higher normal weight is associated with an increased risk of future pancreatic cancer.
Cell Phones and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet explores the technology of cell phones, radiofrequency energy and how it may affect the body, and the findings of research studies about cell phone exposure and cancer risk.
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