Alcohol Consumption Levels High in Cancer Patients, Survivors
One in 5 patients report binge drinking, while one-third exceed moderate drinking levels.
Cancer
Cancer Incidence Up in World Trade Center Responder Cohort
Incidence up for all cancer sites combined and for prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, leukemia.
Cancer Patients Need More Info on Side Effects of Radiation Tx
37% of patients experience radiation adverse effects they wished they had known more about
Many Cancer Patients Interested in Pathology Consultations
Study finds patients have a strong interest in learning about their diagnosis
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
Aspirin use 3 or more times per week tied to reduced all-cause, cancer, GI cancer, CRC mortality.
Factors Predict Adverse Opioid-Related Outcomes in Cancer Survivors
Demographic, cancer, and treatment factors can predict outcomes with high level of discrimination.
Cancer Tied to Higher Risk for Deadly Stroke
Cancers of the breast, prostate, or colorectum most commonly associated with fatal strokes.
Tools for Assessing, Managing Elderly With Cancer for Malnutrition
This review discusses nutritional interventions and management of nutritional status in elderly patients with cancer.
Test of Vascular Function May Predict Solid-Tumor Cancer Risk
Reactive hyperemia peripheral arterial tonometry index ≤2.0 predicted incidence of solid-tumor cancer.
Patterns of Gabapentinoid Use Over Time in Patients With Cancer
A cross-sectional survey examined Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data on prescriptions for gabapentinoid medications given for pain management in patients with cancer.
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