Chronic Kidney Disease Is More Common in the Cancer Population
In a study conducted in Romania, the prevalence of CKD in patients with cancer was 11.9% compared with 8.8% in the general population.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
US Incidence of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer on the Rise
More marked increases in incidence observed from 2006 to 2013 than from 1973 to 2006.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Cancer Diagnosis in Women
Increased odds ratios for cancer observed in different categories of OSA for women, not men.
Medication, Vaccination Uptake Improved by Involving Pharmacists in Elder Cancer Care
Researchers explored the feasibility of integrating pharmacists into the oncology care team for older patients with cancer to determine the impact this intervention would have on medication management and vaccination uptake.
Is Surgical Intervention Best Option for Elderly Female Nursing Home Residents With Breast Cancer?
A retrospective study sought to determine the effectiveness of surgical intervention for elderly female nursing home residents with breast cancer.
Prospective Study Measures Cognitive, Treatment Effects in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Thinking and Living With Cancer (TLC) sought to determine the effects of breast cancer treatment and age on cognitive function in older breast cancer survivors over time.
Treatment Strategies and Predicting Prognoses in Elderly Patients With Breast Cancer
[Cancer Management and Research] Data from a total of 16,998 patients with breast cancer included in the SEER database were evaluated to determine the prognosis of various treatment options for elderly patients.
High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Flu Vaccine in Elderly Receiving Chemotherapy
What information is there about using the newer high-dose flu vaccine in patients with cancer?
Rituximab Maintenance Improved Long-Term Survival in Elderly With Follicular Lymphoma
A retrospective analysis of outcomes demonstrated the influence of rituximab maintenance after R-CHOP or R-CVP for follicular lymphoma in elderly patients.
Insurance Status Influences Overall Survival in Follicular Lymphoma
Outcomes data demonstrated the impact of socioeconomic status and insurance coverage on outcomes for patients with follicular lymphoma by age (younger than 65 and 65 and older).
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