Report From Childhood Cancer Survivor Study Identifies Long-Term Risks for VTE
Assessment of long-term risks for VTE based on data from almost 30,000 childhood cancer survivors and siblings, with approximately 21 years of follow-up.
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Leukemia Risk in Children, Maternal Use of Hormonal Contraception Linked in Population Study
A prospective cohort study from Denmark investigated the link between maternal hormonal contraception use before — more than 3 months and within 3 months — and during pregnancy and risk of leukemia in their children.
Risk Factors for Higher-Grade Transformation in Marginal Zone Lymphomas Identified
In a retrospective evaluation, investigators sought to identify risk factors for higher-grade transformation in patients with marginal zone lymphomas.
Smoking Ups Risk of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Overall and by Subtype
In a review of data from DANHES study, researchers determined the hazard ratio for developing myeloproliferative neoplasm — any or by subtype — among smokers, occasional smokers, and ex-smokers, compared with never smokers.
Benefit of Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Observed With Midrange Gene Assay Score
In a randomization of women with early-stage breast cancer, researchers explored the potential benefits of chemotherapy for women whose Oncotype DX RS was midrange.
Lung Cancer Screening: Effective Models for Selecting the Most Candidates at Highest Risk
Four of 9 lung cancer screening models were shown to effectively select the most appropriate candidates for low-dose CT lung cancer screening among US ever-smokers.
Bariatric Surgery Reduced Risk of Some Cancers in Obese Patients
Weight loss associated with bariatric surgery could reduce risk of hormone-related cancers, but an increased risk for colorectal cancer was seen in patients who underwent gastric bypass.
Study Finds Association Between Folate Intake and Risk of Cutaneous Melanoma
Researchers assessed the effect intake levels of folate and other nutrients involved in one-carbon metabolism have on risk of melanoma.
Link Found Between Skin Cancer Risk and High Polyunsaturated Fat Intake
Using data from the NHS and the HPFS, researchers investigated the association between polyunsaturated fat, cholesterol, and monounsaturated fat intake and risks for SCC, melanoma, and BCC.
Firefighters in World Trade Center Attacks Have Increased Risk of Multiple Myeloma
A case series demonstrates the prevalence of MGUS, a precursor condition to multiple myeloma, and subsequent development of MM in white firefighters who responded after the 9/11 attacks in New York City.
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