Cancer Deaths Declining by 1.5% a Year in the U.S.
Overall rates of cancer and cancer mortality in the United States continue to decline, according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.
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Long-Term Morbidity of Retinoblastoma Survivors Investigated
Retinoblastoma (Rb) survivors have increased risk of chronic conditions, according to a study published in the March 1 issue of Cancer.
Nearly 1 in 20 Cancer Patients Die Within Month of Surgery
In a study of more than 1.1 million cancer patients who had surgery, Harvard researchers found that almost 5% died within one month of their operation.
Targeted Cancer Drugs Among Successes, Says AACR
About 14.5 million U.S. cancer survivors are alive today, compared to just three million in 1971, with prevention and targeted therapies helping to reduce mortality.
Medical Practice Pleads Guilty to Unapproved Cancer Drugs
A medical practice in KY has pleaded guilty to federal charges regarding the purchasing and selling of unapproved and improperly labeled chemotherapy drugs.
Some Cancers Rates Associated with Income
The risk for certain types of cancer seems to be linked to poverty or wealth and socioeconomic status should be considered in cancer surveillance.
Shared Decision-Making Ups Satisfaction in Radiotherapy
For patients undergoing radiotherapy, shared decision-making and patient-perceived control in treatment decisions correlate with increased patient satisfaction.
Treating Cancer-Related Anxiety with Psychedelic Mushrooms
A New York University research team is using hallucinogenic experiences to help patients come to terms with their mortality. He had the far-off look in his eyes that I recognized from so many of the other study participants. Ineffability is one of the primary criteria that define a mystical …
Cancer Patients Need Anxiety, Depression Screening
It is important to recognize and treat anxiety or depression among cancer patients, according to panel recommendations.
Medicinal Mushrooms: Bioactive Compounds May Fight Disease
A significant number of modern prescription medications have been derived from mushrooms.
