Language Barriers Hinder Access to Cancer Care Even Before Patients See a Doctor
Language barriers may hinder access to cancer care before patients even encounter a physician, a new study suggests.
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Billing for Patient Portal Messages Reduces Docs’ Workloads but May Increase Financial Toxicity for Cancer Patients
Cancer patients are increasingly messaging their oncology care teams through patient portals, but many health systems have started to bill for this messaging.
Birth Weight Linked to Risk of Certain Pediatric Cancers
Birth weight may be associated with the risk of certain pediatric cancers, a new study suggests.
Less Than Half of Cancer Trials Had Results Reported Within 1 Year of Completion
In an analysis of more than 10,000 cancer clinical trials, less than half had results reported within 1 year of trial completion.
Short Bouts of Vigorous Physical Activity May Reduce Cancer Risk
Engaging in vigorous physical activity for 3 to 4 minutes per day is associated with a decrease in the risk of cancer among adults who typically don’t exercise, new research suggests.
Food Deserts, Swamps Linked to Increased Risk of Death From Obesity-Related Cancers
US counties with food deserts or food swamps tend to have higher rates of death from obesity-related cancers, a study suggests.
Pediatric Cancer Survivors Have 4-Fold Higher Risk of Death 40 Years After Diagnosis
From 15 to 40 years after diagnosis, pediatric cancer survivors have a roughly 4-fold higher risk of death than the general population, a study suggests.
Abortion Restrictions May Affect More than 20% of Pregnant Cancer Patients in the US
More than 20% of US patients diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy may be unable to terminate that pregnancy due to abortion laws in their state, a new study suggests.
“One-Stop Shop” Screening Centers May Improve Cancer Detection
Centers that perform comprehensive cancer screening in a single appointment may enable earlier cancer diagnosis.
Risk of Cancer-Specific Death May Remain Elevated for 30 Years
Patients with certain cancers have an increased risk of cancer-specific mortality that persists for 30 to 35 years after diagnosis.
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