“One-Stop Shop” Screening Centers May Improve Cancer Detection
Centers that perform comprehensive cancer screening in a single appointment may enable earlier cancer diagnosis.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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.
Male Firefighters May Have Higher Risk for Melanoma
Occupational case-control studies addressing melanoma risk in career firefighters are reviewed.
ACS Report Shows Prostate Cancer on the Rise, Cervical Cancer on the Decline
A report from the American Cancer Society reveals trends in cancer incidence and mortality over time and includes projections for 2023.
Breast Implant-Associated Cancers: What Providers and Patients Need to Know
Patients with breast implants are at risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma and various types of lymphoma in the capsules around the implants.
FDA: Cases of Breast Implant-Related SCC, Various Lymphomas Reported
Following an initial extensive review, the Agency identified less than 20 cases of SCC and less than 30 cases of various lymphomas in the capsule around the breast implant.
Low-Dose Methotrexate May Increase Risk of Melanoma
Exposure to low-dose methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a meta-analysis of 17 studies.
No Survival Benefit With T-VEC in Advanced Melanoma
Adding T-VEC to pembrolizumab does not improve survival in patients with advanced melanoma, a phase 3 study suggests.
Data Reveal Growing Burden of Metastatic Cancers in the US
The prevalence of metastatic cancers in the US has risen in recent years and will increase further by 2025, according to researchers.
Illegitimate Online Pharmacies May Put Cancer Patients at Risk
Illegitimate online pharmacies are selling imatinib without a prescription, making false claims about being registered with regulatory bodies, and failing to provide patients with drug-related warnings.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in Oncology
Loading... 
Loading...