Protein-Truncating and Rare Missense Variants Associated With Risk for Breast Cancer
Researchers identified the genes that may allow for a better prediction of risk for breast cancer.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
Self-Care With Telephone Support Effectively Improved Depression Symptoms in Cancer Survivors
Researchers conducted a randomized superiority trial to determine if a telephone-directed self-care intervention more effectively reduced depressive symptoms in cancer survivors compared with usual care alone.
Neurologic Sequelae Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients With Cancer
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigated the incidence of neurologic sequelae of COVID-19 in patients with cancer.
Underlying Medical Conditions Make Cancer Survivors Particularly Vulnerable to Severe COVID-19 Illness
The NHIS identified underlying medical conditions common among cancer survivors, prompting the ACS to recommend prioritizing them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Palliative Care Use in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Linked to Socioeconomic Groups
Researchers sought to determine accessibility and use of palliative care among patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Depression Common After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Incidence Higher in Black Men
Retrospective study of more than 32,000 veterans sought to determine the incidence, management, and mortality of men with prostate cancer who experience depression.
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue Worsens Treatment-Related Adverse Effects in Male Breast Cancer
Researchers sought to determine the effects of dual therapy of aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen with GnRHa in men with breast cancer.
Geriatric-8 and Vulnerable Elders Survey-13 Accurately Stratify Older Patients With Cancer in Need of Geriatric Assessment
A literature review of studies evaluating screening tools for older adults with cancer identified 2 tools with good sensitivity and specificity for indicating need for geriatric assessment in these patients.
Symptom Assessment Scores Associated With Unplanned Hospitalizations in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Population-based study demonstrated an association between patient-reported outcomes and ED visits/unplanned hospitalizations among patients with head and neck cancer.
New Validated Risk Score Predicts Chemotherapy Toxicity in Older Patients With Breast Cancer
The CARG-BC risk score was developed to accurately and specifically stratify risk of chemotherapy toxicity in patients 65 and older with early-stage breast cancer.
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