USPSTF: Do Not Take Vitamin E, Beta Carotene to Prevent Cancer
Vitamin E does not decrease the risk of cancer or cancer-related death, and the risk of harm from beta carotene outweighs any potential benefits, according to the USPSTF.
General Oncology
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.
Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Time
Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.
Cancer Researchers Aren’t Reporting Quality of Life Outcomes Accurately
Quality of life outcomes were reported favorably for trials that showed no improvement in quality of life.
Palliative Effects of Chocolate Consumption in Older Patients With Cancer
Researchers sought to determine the palliative effects of chocolate consumption in older people with cancer.
NCCN Advises Most Cancer Patients Receive 5 Doses of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
Most cancer patients should receive 3 primary doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and 2 booster doses, according to NCCN.
Study Reveals High Markup of Cancer Drug Prices and Failure to Disclose Prices Publicly
The median price markup was as high as 633.6% for 1 drug.
Biomarkers May Help Guide Treatment in Cancer Patients With COVID-19
Three biomarkers were associated with prognosis after COVID-19 treatment.
Eponyms in Oncology: HeLa cells
This weekly series highlights eponyms in oncology. This week, we explore the history and namesake of HeLa cells.
Eponyms in Oncology: Sister Mary Joseph Nodule
This weekly series highlights eponyms in oncology. This week, we explore the history and namesake of the Sister Mary Joseph nodule.
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