Oncology
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Don’t Just Look at the Lesion
Conference Coverage
Targeted sequencing panel IDs Lynch syndrome in women with/at risk for endometrial cancer
NASHVILLE, TENN. – A targeted next-generation sequencing panel rapidly IDs Lynch syndrome pathogenic mutations in...
Conference Coverage
Subclinical hypothyroidism may be associated with increased cancer risks
LOS ANGELES – One of the findings includes a possible protective effect from untreated hypothyroidism against...
News
Increase in pediatric thyroid cancers: overdiagnosis or something more?
Troubling trend may be caused in part by environmental and individual factors, though others say overdiagnosis is “a likely explanation.”
Opinion
Discuss compounded bioidentical hormones and cancer risk
Patients who desire compounded bioidentical hormone preparations should be counseled that little is known about the safety of these preparations,...
Conference Coverage
Tenofovir disoproxil treated HBV with fewer future HCCs
VIENNA - Chronic hepatitis B virus-infected patients treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate developed significantly fewer hepatocellular...
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns against misuse of opioid-prescribing guideline
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising against misapplication of the agency’s guideline on opioid prescribing....
Conference Coverage
Calcium supplement use linked to cancer death
PHILADELPHIA – Multiply dairy servings by 300 g to get a ballpark estimate of calcium intake.
News
FDA approves palbociclib for men with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
The FDA advises health care providers to tell male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during...
Article
Aspirin for primary prevention: USPSTF recommendations for CVD and colorectal cancer
Patient age, baseline cardiovascular disease risk, bleeding risk, and personal preference regarding aspirin use are key to decision making. A...