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.
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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.
Azithromycin May Promote Cancer Relapse After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
Researchers evaluated immune and metabolic function from samples of patients in the ALLOZITHRO trial to determine how azithromycin increases relapse risk after ASCT.
Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer and Death
The consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer and dying from it, a large 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.
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.
Survey Reveals Most US Adults Are Not Aware That Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer
In a survey of US adults, most were not aware that drinking alcoholic beverages can increase the risk of cancer.
Accredited Hospitals Fail to Disclose Costs of Common Cancer Surgeries
Roughly half of hospitals accredited by the ACS-CoC failed to disclose the cost of 5 common cancer surgeries, researchers found.
Prior Authorization Linked to Cancer Progression and Death
The prior authorization process can delay cancer care, leading to disease progression and death, according to a survey of ASCO members.
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