Cancer
Cancer incidence not always the best measure of cancer trends
Cancer incidence rates represent one key measure of progress in the fight against cancer, but they are not the only consideration. According to a special report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, concordance between incidence and mortality rates provides a more complete picture of cancer burden.
Childhood asthma linked to family history of cancer
HOUSTON — Children with a family history of cancer may be more likely to develop asthma, according to research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
‘Pen’ enables surgeons to quickly pinpoint cancerous tissue
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a handheld device, known as the MasSpec Pen, designed to distinguish between cancerous and healthy tissue within seconds while in the operating room, according to a press release.
Younger adults on dialysis at increased risk of malignancies, cancer screening necessary
According to a published study, young Taiwanese adults who received maintenance hemodialysis had a higher cumulative risk of malignancy than older adults. Researchers suggested that this finding calls for specialized cancer screening protocols and prevention strategies.
Microvascular endothelial dysfunction confers twofold increase in cancer risk
Microvascular endothelial dysfunction may serve as a marker for cancer, as patients with the condition had elevated risk for solid-tumor cancer, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
No such thing as ‘free drinks’: Experts debate risks of alcohol consumption
PHILADELPHIA — Current national guidelines recommend that alcohol, if consumed at all, should be consumed in moderation — one drink per day for women and two for men — and not at all in those aged younger than 21 years.
Cancer, infection risk higher among patients treated with IL inhibitors
Rheumatology patients treated with interleukin inhibitors have an increased risk for serious infections, opportunistic infections and cancer, according to data published in JAMA Open Network.
No need for adults to eat less red meat, new guidelines say
Most people do not need to reduce the amount of red and processed meat that they eat, according to new guidelines published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The recommendations run contrary to previous findings.
Childhood cancer survivors require lifelong vigilance for late endocrinopathies
An estimated 40% to 50% of childhood cancer survivors will experience an endocrine disorder in their lifetime. The risk varies according to cancer treatment and can persist for decades after diagnosis.
AI an emerging tool, not substitute, for oncologists
Advances in artificial intelligence technology and deep learning algorithms are leading the way to more timely and accurate cancer diagnoses, with the potential to improve patient outcomes.