Top in hem/onc: CVD risk in cancer survivors; financial tips for physicians
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New findings strengthen existing evidence demonstrating a link between cancer survival and CVD, particularly heart failure, according to researchers.
To learn more, Healio spoke with Roberta Florido, MD, MHS, director of cardio-oncology at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, about the possible drivers of the increased risk for CVD in cancer survivors, the differences in risk across cancer types, and the need for further research in this area. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.
The second top story was about six financial actions that physicians can take to protect themselves financially.
Read the top stories in hematology/oncology below:
Adult cancer survivors at high risk for cardiovascular disease
A growing body of evidence suggests cancer survivors face elevated risk for cardiovascular disease years after diagnosis. Read more.
Six financial actions to take in uncertain times
During a volatile market environment like we are in today or the steep market pullback at the onset of the pandemic in 2020, many investors, including physicians, feel a powerful drive to act in response. Read more.
Annual PSA screening may be especially important for Black men
PSA screening appeared associated with lower prostate cancer-specific mortality among both black men and non-Hispanic white men, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology. Read more.
Oncologist aims to help patients thrive throughout ‘hills and valleys’ of cancer treatment
Along with her research and clinical work on breast cancer, Lori Alfonse, DO, has made development of multidisciplinary teams and community engagement for cancer care a forefront focus of her work. Read more.
Breast surgeon creates ‘space of positivity’ for physician moms who breastfeed
Sangeetha Kolluri, DO, a breast surgery specialist at Austin Cancer Centers-Central who was pregnant at the time, had been frequenting a popular physician-led Facebook page about breastfeeding medicine. Read more.