Interventions to Improve Uptake of FIT Colorectal Cancer Screening in Scotland
In a Scottish study (TEMPO) reported in The Lancet, Robb et al found that a behavioral intervention adding a deadline for fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) return in the invitation letter to FIT colorectal cancer screening resulted in superior uptake of testing.
Lifetime Body Weight Patterns Could Affect Risk of Developing Renal Cell Carcinoma
Weight patterns throughout life may affect an individual’s likelihood of developing renal cell carcinoma, according to a recent study published by Deng et al in Cancer.
Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy vs Radiotherapy Alone in Intermediate-Risk Cervical Cancer
In a study reported in JAMA Oncology, Agusti et al found that the addition of chemotherapy to adjuvant radiotherapy was not associated with improved overall survival in patients with intermediate-risk cervical cancer.
Building and Sharing Dietary Evidence in Cancer Care
Guest Editor’s Note: Several epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse association between healthy dietary patterns and the risk of chronic diseases including cancer. Patients are often interested in exploring different dietary interventions throughout the cancer continuum. However, concrete guidelines are lacking. In this article, Urvi A. Shah, MD, MS, highlights available evidence surrounding diet and cancer and emphasizes the need for more robust data as well as specific dietary recommendations for those with cancer.
Delays in Breast Cancer Surgery Could Raise Mortality Risk for Certain Subtypes
Waiting more than 42 days postdiagnosis to undergo surgery could increase the risk of cancer-related mortality among patients with certain breast cancer subtypes, according to a recent study published by Salewon et al in Breast Cancer Research.
IDEA Awardees’ Reflections on the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
Ramy Sedhom and colleagues on Optimizing Cancer Care for Older Adults
Ilana Hellmann: Reflections on a Father’s Cancer Journey
Connor J. Kinslow and colleagues on Breast Implant–Related Cancers
Lorcan Ruane and colleagues on Cardiotoxicity: How Far Have We Come?
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Results Announced From Phase II VERITAC-2 Clinical Trial in Breast Cancer
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Screening Was Key to the Early Detection of My Prostate Cancer
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Could Brain Imaging Plus VR Minimize Cancer-Related Pain?
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