Vitamin D, Calcium Have No Affect on Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Supplementation with vitamin D3 and calcium was not found to influence risk of cancer in postmenopausal women aged 55 years and older.
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Benefits of Radiation Therapy Undone by Smoking in Some Breast Cancer Patients
Absolute risks from radiation therapy for women with breast cancer who continue to smoke could exceed the absolute benefit of the therapy.
12 More Genetic Variants Found to Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer
A team of international researchers identified 12 new genetic variants that increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer.
Mortality Rates Highest Among Youngest Oncology Patients, Particularly Minorities
Cancer deaths within 1 month of diagnosis occur most often in patients younger than 1 years, especially among Blacks and Hispanics.
Risk of Second Cancers Increased in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors are at higher risk of second cancers, and that risk is even higher in those with a first-degree relative with cancer.
Lifestyle Choices Have Greater Influence on Colon and Rectal Cancer Risk
Predictive risk model shows that lifestyle choices have a greater influence on risk for colorectal cancer than does genetic factors.
No Association Between Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Risk
There is no association between vasectomy and the risk of overall, high-grade, or advanced-stage prostate cancer or prostate cancer-related mortality.
Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher With Poor Metabolic Health vs Increased Weight
Women with poor metabolic health have a greater risk of colorectal cancer than those with increased weight.
Mammographic Breast Density Correlates With Risk of Primary, Contralateral Breast Cancer
High mammographic breast density is a risk factor for primary breast cancer. In this study, a potential correlation with contralateral breast cancer was investigated.
Intentional Weight Loss Associated With Endometrial Cancer Risk
The impact of weight loss on risk for endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women was assessed in women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative observational study.
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