Articles Tagged With: Cancer
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Parents, IRBs Hold Different Views on Phase I Pediatric Oncology Trials
IRB members are more likely than the public to think the risks outweigh the potential medical benefits. Parents think about the possibility of caring for a child with severe cancer and no treatment alternatives. IRBs ensure trials are ethical and that pediatric subjects are not exposed to excessive risk.
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Pregnancy Outcomes in Cancer Survivors
This study demonstrated that women with a prior history of chemotherapy exposure have a higher prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to those without a previous history, with no differences in neonatal outcomes.
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Breast Cancer Screening: Tomosynthesis Is Beneficial for High-Risk Patients
This cohort study examined rates of advanced breast cancer diagnosis among women screened with digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). Women with extremely dense breasts and who were at high risk for breast cancer benefited from DBT, with a 53% lower risk of developing advanced cancer compared to those screened with digital mammography alone. No differences were seen for women at low to average risk.
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HPV Vaccination Rate Needs Improvement
The prevalence of HPV infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.
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Analysis Reveals More About Claims Denials Tied to ACA Marketplace Plans
Meanwhile, evidence mounts indicating access to proper insurance coverage leads to better cancer outcomes.
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HPV Vaccination in Adolescence Prevents Cancer More than 10 Years Later
In a study of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, researchers evaluated cancer protection over up to 11 years of follow-up. During this time, the authors noted 100% vaccine efficacy at preventing HPV-associated cancers.
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Cancer Death Rate for Black Americans Declines, Remains Higher Than That of Other Groups
Rapid declines in deaths from lung and stomach cancers parallels rise in mortality from uterine and liver cancers.
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Human Papillomavirus Infections: We Need to Improve Vaccination Rates
The prevalence of human papillomavirus infections and their sequelae remain high, although this is a problem that is preventable with available vaccines.
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HPV Vaccination in Adolescence Prevents Cancer More than 10 Years Later
The authors of this long-term follow-up study of three cluster-randomized trials of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination evaluated cancer protection over up to 11 years of follow-up. During this time, 17 HPV-positive cancers were identified in the unvaccinated group, and zero were identified in the vaccinated group, indicating 100% vaccine efficacy at preventing HPV-associated cancers.
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The Association Between Cancer Mortality and Physical Activity for Middle-Aged and Older Patients
In a prospective cohort study of older U.S. adults, replacing sedentary behavior with physical activity was associated with a lower cancer mortality risk.