Oncology News
For baby boomers, cutting-edge treatments can mean life after cancer. But many will need financial resources to cover the pricey fees. Read more »
Agent Orange exposure tied to lethal prostate cancer
The findings suggest Agent Orange exposure history should be incorporated into prostate screening decisions for veterans. Read more »
A little levity goes a long way: Therapeutic humor is an effective tool in easing RNs' stress
Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE, a San Diego entrepreneur, uses podiums, blogs and books to promote the use of therapeutic humor as a magic charm for putting a smile on a worried patient’s face or inspire a grumpy nurse to lighten up and be happier... Read more »
More Oncology News
Smoking ups colon cancer risk, more so for women
Female smokers had a 19% increased risk compared with women who never had smoked, while male smokers had an 8% higher risk. Read more »
Nurse data links skin cancer to later cancer risk
White people with non-melanoma skin cancer may face an increased risk of having other forms of cancer in the future. Read more »
Few breast cancer survivors meet activity guidelines
The percentage of women who complied with the activity guidelines increased to 39.5% at five years after diagnosis, but dropped to 21.4% at 10 years. Read more »
USPSTF issues guidelines on breast cancer meds
For women at increased risk of breast cancer and low risk of harm from tamoxifen or raloxifene, the medications may provide benefit. Read more »
Researchers find higher childhood melanoma rates
The incidence of childhood and adolescent melanoma increased by an average of 2% a year between 1973 and 2009. Read more »
Curtailing cancer risk factors remains difficult
A report emphasizes that social, economic and legislative factors profoundly influence the individual health behaviors that contribute to cancer risk. Read more »
