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Second opinions on melanocytic lesions swayed when first opinion is known
Downward and upward shifts in severity from an accurate diagnosis are concerning because of the likelihood they will lead to overtreatment or...
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Erlotinib promising for cancer prevention in familial adenomatous polyposis
After 6 months of weekly erlotinib, duodenal polyp burden was significantly reduced, with a mean percent reduction of 29.6%.
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Pervasive ‘forever chemical’ linked to liver cancer
People can limit exposure by avoiding water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ or filtering it.
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Neighborhood factors contribute to liver cancer disparities in Texas
HCC is the most common type of liver cancer in the United States, and Texas has the highest rate.
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Updates on treatment/prevention of VTE in cancer patients
“Because patients with cancer have a baseline increased risk of VTE, compared with patients without cancer, the combination of both COVID-19 and...
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Is prostasin a clue to diabetes/cancer link?
Elevated plasma prostasin levels may be a potential biomarker of diabetes and cancer mortality, according to a Swedish prospective, population-...
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New blood test could reshape early CRC screening
A new assay that identifies a specific combination of microRNA strands may expand colorectal cancer screening to younger ages in the face of...
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Patient CRC screening preferences don’t match what they’re being offered
The greater preference for noninvasive screening tests over a colonoscopy may partly explain stagnant screening rates, experts suggest.
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Devices to detect skin cancer: FDA advisers offer mixed views
There's been a swell in recent years in the number of publications related to the use of AI and machine learning, which could give rise to new...
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Higher ADR continues to show ‘strong, consistent’ link with lower interval CRC
The reduction in risk over a broad range of ADRs underscores the importance of an effective colonoscopy.