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Black patients less likely to receive opioids for advanced cancer
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
Black patients were more likely to undergo urine drug screening despite being less likely to receive any opioids for pain management.
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Difficulty fitting family into career: Female oncologists
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
In a survey of female oncologists, 95% said their career plans were at least somewhat associated with the timing of when to start a family.
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FDA OKs zanubrutinib for CLL or SLL
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
Zanubrutinib for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma has been greenlighted by the FDA.
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Health risks low for children exposed in utero to cancer and chemo
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
Treatment decisions should take into account the diagnosis and prognosis of the mother, the gestational age of the fetus, and the potential...
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Study of beliefs about what causes cancer sparks debate
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
The authors set out to evaluate “the patterns of beliefs about cancer among people who believed in conspiracies, rejected the COVID-19 vaccine, or...
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Multiple myeloma diagnosed more via emergency care during COVID
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
While trying to avoid COVID-19 infection, patients ultimately diagnosed with multiple myeloma may have delayed interactions with healthcare...
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Link between PCOS and increased risk of pancreatic cancer?
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
“These data suggest some individuals may have unknown metabolic derangements that may underlie the development of both conditions.”
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FDA OKs selpercatinib for adults with RET-fusion+ solid tumors
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
In 2020, selpercatinib received accelerated approval for lung and thyroid RET-positive tumors.
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FDA OKs sodium thiosulfate injection to reduce ototoxicity risk in children with cancer
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
“Historically, there have been no approved treatments for preventing cisplatin-induced hearing loss.”
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Date with adult model leads to testicular cancer diagnosis
- Author:
- Patricia McKnight
Ms. Grace suggests that sexual intimacy offers an opportunity for noting physical changes.