From: targetedonc.com In the first article of a 2-part series, Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH, leads a discussion on what factors influence sequencing treatment for patients with estrogen receptor positive advanced breast cancer. CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old woman presented with a 6 cm right breast mass, which has been slowly growing for 1 year with palpable axillary nodes. Her liver function test …
More than one-third of cancer survivors consume ‘hazardous’ levels of alcohol
By: Jennifer Southall From: healio.com Key takeaways: An analysis of more than 15,000 cancer survivors showed nearly 78% self-reported current alcohol use. Nearly 40% of self-reported drinkers engaged in hazardous drinking. Alcohol consumption and potentially hazardous drinking behavior appeared common among cancer survivors and those undergoing cancer treatment, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Further research is …
New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified
Source: Université Laval From: news-medical.net A large-scale international collaborative study lead by Professor Jacques Simard from Université Laval and Professor Douglas Easton at the University of Cambridge, UK, has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to identify women at increased risk. Current genetic tests for breast cancer only consider a few genes, …
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View PostDr Tarantino on Patient Awareness of the Platinum Shortage in Breast Cancer
By: Paolo Tarantino, MD From: onclive.com Paolo Tarantino, MD, researcher, the European Institute of Oncology, clinical research fellow, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses typical conversations oncologists should have with patients regarding the platinum chemotherapy shortage, as well as the importance of honest communication about treatment regimen changes. According to a survey conducted by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) in May …
Sleep can be a cancer patient’s best elixir
By: Diane Mapes From: fredhutch.org Treatments, stress can be challenges to getting consistent, quality sleep; talk to your doctor if you’re tossing and turning Everyone diagnosed with cancer has access to a powerful tool that can help them stay strong and remain calm, all while encouraging their body’s immune system to seek out and destroy every cancer cells it finds. …
UC Irvine-led study links low-dose radiation to higher cancer risk
Source: uci.edu From: prnewswire.com Long-term exposure to low-dose radiation is linked to an increased risk of cancer, according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine. In the U.S., radiation exposure for the average person doubled between 1985 and 2006, mainly from medical imaging procedures such as CT scans, highlighting the need for its judicious use. Published online …
SIO and ASCO recommend mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety, depression in cancer patients
Source: The Reis Grou From: news-medical.net The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) formally recommend mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and other integrative therapies to manage anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer. The guideline, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reviews the effectiveness of integrative therapies such as yoga, relaxation, hypnosis, …
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View PostScreening for breast cancer: Mammogram guidelines
From: kaiserpermanente.org Mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. Learn when you should get a mammogram and how to prepare for your screening. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States.1. Fortunately, regular mammograms can greatly increase the chance of detecting breast …