Early Death May Be Common in Cancer Patients Taking Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Results of a real-world study suggest that early death may be common among cancer patients taking immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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Medicaid Expansion Tied to Decrease in Distant Stage Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths
Medicaid expansion was associated with a decrease in the incidence of distant stage cancer and cancer death, according to new research.
Brain Tumors Are Major Contributor to US Cancer Burden
Data suggest that brain tumors are the fifth most prevalent cancer type in the US, after female breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma.
Cancer Patients Report Better Experiences With Telemedicine Than With In-Person Care
Cancer patients who use telemedicine report better experiences than cancer patients treated in person, according to a new study.
Ultrasound Technique Delivers Paclitaxel Across Blood-Brain Barrier in Glioblastoma
An ultrasound technique allows for delivery of albumin-bound paclitaxel across the blood-brain barrier in patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a study suggests.
Delirium Tied to Increased Risk of Death in Critically Ill With Cancer
Critically ill patients with cancer who develop delirium have a higher risk of dying in the hospital or intensive care unit, a study suggests.
Intervention Reduces Use of Systemic Therapy at End of Life in Cancer Patients
An intervention can increase serious illness conversations and reduce the use of systemic therapy at the end of life in patients with cancer.
Childhood, Adolescent Cancers Linked to Higher Risk of Major Psychiatric Disorders
Compared with the general population, survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers have an increased risk of 6 major psychiatric disorders.
Deep Learning Model Predicts Lung Cancer Risk Using Single CT Scan
A deep learning model called Sybil can predict a person’s risk of lung cancer using a single low-dose CT scan, a study suggests.
Survey Reveals Confusion About Causes of Cancer, Especially Among Anti-Vaxxers and Conspiracy Theorists
Awareness of factors that cause cancer is especially poor among people who reject vaccines, prefer alternative medicine, or believe conspiracy theories.
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