Bariatric Surgery May Cut Risk for Colorectal Cancer in Obese Patients
Relative risk for developing colorectal cancer reduced by about 35 percent with bariatric surgery for obesity.
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More Lung Cancer Patients Presenting With Cough, Dyspnea
Findings based on analysis of index symptoms of U.K. patients from 2000 to 2017.
High BMI May Cut Overall Survival in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
BMI had no impact on progression-free survival to first-line chemotherapy.
Studies Explore Prevalence of Skin Cancer Among Sexual Minorities
Gay, bisexual men have increased odds of skin cancer; OR significantly higher for gender-nonconforming adults.
Smartphone Apps Not Accurate Enough to Detect All Melanomas
SkinVision had sensitivity of 80 percent, but accuracy poor versus expert recommendation.
Circulating Tumor Cells Predict Relapse in Stage III Melanoma
One or more CTCs independently linked to melanoma relapse at six and 54 months.
H. pylori Eradication Cuts Gastric Cancer Risk in Those With Family History
Gastric cancer risk reduced among those with H. pylori infection plus first-degree relatives with gastric cancer.
Blood Mercury Levels Linked to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Increased blood total mercury levels, methylmercury levels linked to increased odds of NMSC.
Whether HPV Vaccination Will Prevent Cervical Cancer Unclear
Review highlights limitations of trial design; additional research needed to address uncertainties.
Steep Increase Seen in Incidence of CRC From Age 49 to 50 Years
Increases seen across the U.S., in men and women, in whites and blacks, for colon and rectal cancers.
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