Increased Cancer Risk Seen in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Cancer risk up for MS patients versus non-MS controls, especially in respiratory, urinary, CNS organs
General Oncology
Health Care Professionals Exhibit Gender Bias
Biases associate men with careers and surgery and women with family and family medicine.
Sugary Beverage Consumption Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
In prospective cohort study, consuming 100 percent fruit juice also tied to increased cancer risk.
Cancer Drug Development: How Therapies Move Through the Pipeline
This fact sheet explains the processes involved in drug development and FDA drug approval.
Cancer and the Transgender Community
CancerCare explains how cancer risks and care differ between transgender persons and the general population.
Oncology Nurses Report Knowledge and Practice Gaps in Bone Health Management
A survey study sought to identify confidence levels among oncology nurse specialists in managing bone health of patients with cancer, and barriers to care.
Nonchromosomal Birth Defects May Up Childhood Cancer Risk
Study identified 40 significant, specific associations between birth defects and childhood cancer.
Cancer Survivors Have High Prevalence of Chronic Pain
Prevalence higher for those with less than high school education, low income, public insurance.
Hocus Focus: Perspective on Noncompliance
The term noncompliant assumes in part that the patient has accepted the premise of what they are instructed to comply with.
USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
Updated recommendation calls on primary care physicians to prevent tobacco use among children.
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