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Oncology
Oncology
Biomarker Helps to Confirm Mortality Risk with Second-Hand Smoke
09/26/2016
Serum cotinine, a metabolite of nicotine, is a better indicator of secondhand smoke exposure and subsequent health risk than self-reported questionnaires, according to new research.
09/26/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Excess Weight Associated With 8 Additional Cancers
08/26/2016
Excess body weight and obesity are associated with risk of 8 additional cancers, according to a new review of more than 1000 epidemiologic studies.
08/26/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Many Older Patients Are Not Screened for Colorectal Cancer
06/23/2016
A recent study examined how the prevalence of screening for colorectal cancer is affected by age and health status.
06/23/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Could Breath Analysis Predict Lung Cancer Recurrence?
06/10/2016
Recent research tested the potential of analysis of exhaled carbonyl compounds to predict risk of lung cancer recurrence in patients who have undergone surgical resection.
06/10/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Study: New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Increases Cancer Risk
06/03/2016
The association between atrial fibrillation and risk of developing cancer was evaluated in a recent study.
06/03/2016
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Drs Mikhael and Watson
Conference Coverage
Video Recap—Multiple Myeloma Across the Care Continuum
05/13/2016
Brittany Watson, MD, MPH; Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC
In this video, Brittany Watson, MD, MPH, FAAFP, DABOM and Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, discuss the role of primary care in the early recognition and diagnosis of multiple myeloma, including the...
05/13/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Statins May Not Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
04/29/2016
A new study questions the idea that statin use could help to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
04/29/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Alcohol, Processed Meat, High BMI Increase Stomach Cancer Risk
04/21/2016
The latest research from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund highlights several factors that increase the risk of stomach cancer.
04/21/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Is Annual Lung Cancer Screening Necessary for All High-Risk Adults?
03/21/2016
A recent study examined whether frequent screening for lung cancer is justified in all high-risk adults.
03/21/2016
Oncology
Oncology
Can Regular, Long-Term Use of Aspirin Impact Cancer Risk?
03/04/2016
A recent study examined the effects of regular, long-term aspirin use on overall cancer risk among adults.
03/04/2016