Top in hem/onc: Proton pump inhibitors; hair-straightening products and cancer risk
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A recent meta-analysis revealed a significant association between proton pump inhibitor use and gastric and liver cancer.
The findings were presented at the World Cancer Congress. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.
Another top story was about a study that found chemical hair-straightening products significantly increased the risk for uterine cancer. Researchers found no significant association between other hair products — such as dyes, permanents, bleach and highlights — and uterine cancer risk.
Read these and more top stories in hematology/oncology below:
Proton pump inhibitor use linked to elevated cancer risk
Exposure to proton pump inhibitors appeared to be associated with an increased risk for certain cancers, according to results of a meta-analysis presented at World Cancer Congress. Read more.
Use of chemical hair straighteners may increase risk for uterine cancer
Use of chemical hair-straightening products appeared to be associated with a higher risk for uterine cancer among women in the prospective Sister Study cohort, according to data published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Read more.
Lower BMI may increase risk for lung cancer
Lower BMI may increase the risk for lung cancer, according to results of an ongoing prospective study presented at World Cancer Congress. Read more.
Emergency presentation of colorectal cancer linked to higher mortality risk
A large percentage of people with colorectal cancer around the world are diagnosed through emergency presentation, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress. Read more.
Palbociclib fails to benefit breast cancer subgroup, yielding lessons for future research
Adjuvant palbociclib combined with endocrine therapy failed to extend invasive disease-free survival compared with endocrine therapy alone among patients with stage IIA hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, according to study results. Read more.