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Prostate-specific antigen screening more cost effective than first-line MRI
First-line prostate-specific antigen testing with second-line multiparametric MRI was a more cost effective screening strategy for prostate cancer than biparametric MRI as a first-line approach, a study showed.
Patient-reported outcomes leveraged to overcome barriers to clinical trial enrollment
Participation in cancer-related clinical trials could increase dramatically if researchers screened and recruited individuals using routine care patient-reported outcomes, according to results published in JAMA Oncology.
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Active cancer treatment linked to increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest
Active cancer treatment is associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death, especially among patients younger than 74 years old and those with a history of heart failure, results from a retrospective study showed.
Beta-blockers show ‘no evidence’ of reducing anxiety in cancer survivors
Beta-blocker therapy did not reduce negative intrusive thoughts or anxiety among cancer survivors, according to results of an emulated trials analysis published in BMC Cancer.
Umbrella review captures impact of plant-based diets on cancer, cardiometabolic diseases
An umbrella review of 2 decades of research showed that vegan and vegetarian diets were associated with a greater lipid profile and reduced risk for cancer and death.
Clinical trials may not offer ‘best management’ for cancer care
Patients participating in clinical trials for anticancer drugs do not gain a survival benefit compared with individuals who received routine care, according to study results published in JAMA.
NIH initiative to ‘rigorously evaluate’ benefits, harms of evolving cancer screening technologies
The prospect of screening for multiple cancer types simultaneously through a blood draw or other simple methods has generated tremendous excitement.
AI has ‘promising utility’ to give high-quality, empathetic answers to patient questions
AI could have the ability to answer some patient questions on cancer instead of clinicians, reducing clinician burdens and improving access to care, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.
AACR report: Despite progress, disparities in cancer incidence, mortality persist
The gap in cancer mortality between Black and white individuals shrunk dramatically during the past 3 decades, according to a new report.
Exercise program may improve heart function among cancer survivors
Moderate to vigorous aerobic and resistance exercise may improve vascular function among cancer survivors, according to findings presented at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.
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