In a nutshell This study looked at the risk of anxiety and depression in patients who survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in childhood. The study found that factors such as fatigue, poor sleep, and mental function increased the risk of anxiety and depression in these patients. Some background Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a cancer...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term risk of cardiovascular mortality (death due to heart and blood vessel disease) among lymphoma survivors, compared to the general population. This study concluded that lymphoma survivors have a higher cardiovascular mortality risk compared to the general population. Some background Advances in...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of graft versus host disease on relapse rates in children with acute leukemia. This study concluded that graft versus host disease may protect against relapse, but they did not see an effect on survival. Some background One complication following an allogeneic stem cell transplant (transplant using donor...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether Hodgkin lymphoma survivors were more likely to develop more aggressive forms of thyroid cancer than the general population. The authors concluded that a history of Hodgkin lymphoma was not associated with aggressive subtypes or worse outcomes of thyroid cancer. Some background Hodgkin lymphoma survivors are at...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to define the conditions necessary for stopping tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. This study concluded that patients who maintain a deep molecular response have good molecular relapse-free survival and can be considered for treatment discontinuation. Some...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of a 12-week Body-Mind Training (BMT) for prostate cancer survivors. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in fatigue levels. This trial is being conducted in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The details Cancer survivors over the age of 55 may have challenges coping...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to examine the risk of developing a secondary cancer after breast conserving therapy for early stage breast cancer patients. This study found that patients who have been treated for early stage breast cancer do not have a significantly higher risk of secondary cancers. Some background Women with early stage breast...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the individual risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke through age 50 in 5-year survivors of childhood cancer. The authors concluded that these conditions can be reasonably predicted using information available after childhood cancer therapy. Some background For the 400,000 childhood cancer survivors in the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the individual risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke through age 50 in 5-year survivors of childhood cancer. The authors concluded that these conditions can be reasonably predicted using information available after childhood cancer therapy. Some background For the 400,000 childhood cancer survivors in the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the individual risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke through age 50 in 5-year survivors of childhood cancer. The authors concluded that these conditions can be reasonably predicted using information available after childhood cancer therapy. Some background For the 400,000 childhood cancer survivors in the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the individual risk of ischemic heart disease and stroke through age 50 in 5-year survivors of childhood cancer. The authors concluded that these conditions can be reasonably predicted using information available after childhood cancer therapy. Some background For the 400,000 childhood cancer survivors in the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the association of different lifestyles with long-term colorectal cancer outcomes. Researchers reported that physical activity was associated with decreased mortality. Some background It is predicted that by 2035 the number of colorectal cancer cases will increase to 1.36 million for men and 1.08 million...
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