Sitting, Inactivity Increase Death Risk Among Cancer Survivors
Risk for both all-cause and cancer-specific death increased for cancer survivors with combination of prolonged sitting and inactivity
Cancer
Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk for Hypertension, Diabetes
Risk for hypertension even higher for those receiving left-sided radiation therapy, endocrine therapy
Global Burden of Cancer Increasing
From 2010 to 2019, largest percentage increase in numbers of cases and deaths occurred in low and middle-low SDI quintiles
NCCN Endorses Full COVID-19 Vaccination for Cancer Patients
The NCCN Advisory Committee supports the strong preference for mRNA vaccines and offers guidance on the timing of vaccination
Psychological Distress More Likely in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
AYA cancer survivors with versus without psychological distress have additional medical expenses, office visits, use of meds
Cancer Patients With Breakthrough COVID-19 Remain at Risk for Severe Outcomes
No significant difference observed in 30-day mortality for fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID-19
Cancer Patients May Have Double the Risk of Breakthrough Infection After COVID-19 Vaccination
A meta-analysis suggests that patients with cancer may be twice as likely as non-cancer patients to have a breakthrough infection after being fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 Deaths on the Decline in Patients With Cancer
Registry data show significant decreases in 14-day and 3-month case-fatality rates.
Drug Metabolism May Be Suppressed in Patients With Inflammatory Conditions
Suppressed drug metabolism was identified in patients with various inflammatory conditions.
Procedures to Diagnose Cancer, New Cancer Diagnoses Decreased in 2020
Colonoscopies decreased by 45% in 2020 compared with averages in 2018 through 2019; 29% decrease seen in prostate biopsies
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