Top stories in hematology/oncology: mandatory retirement age for oncology professionals, obesity linked to 12 cancer types

Among the top stories in hematology/oncology is a cover story from HemOnc Today that assesses the need for a mandatory retirement age among the oncology workforce. A new report linked obesity and overweight with an increased risk for 12 cancer types. Other stories include updated guidelines that lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45, A novel blood test was more accurate than PSA screening for identifying those with high-risk prostate cancer, and a survey showed that knowledge of causes of cancer was poor among the general population.

As oncology workforce ages, need for objective assessment of competency increases

Although members of some professions — including pilots, air traffic controllers and certain judges — face mandatory retirement ages, there is no specified age cutoff for cancer specialists. Read More.

Obesity linked to 12 cancer types

Overweight and obesity appeared associated with an increased risk for 12 cancer types, according to World Cancer Research Fund’s new report. Read More.

Updated guideline lower s colorectal cancer screening age to 45 years

Updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend that all adults at average risk for colorectal cancer begin screening for the disease at the age of 45 years. Read More.

Blood test superior to PSA for detecting high-grade prostate cancer

A novel blood test was more accurate than PSA screening for identifying patients with high-risk prostate cancer, according to findings presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association. Read More.

Belief in fake causes of cancer appears widespread

The general population demonstrated poor knowledge of actual and mythical causes of cancer, according to survey results conducted in England and published in European Journal of Cancer. Read More.