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'''Gene Tied to Alzheimer’s May Be Associated with Cancer-Related Cognitive Problems''' | '''Gene Tied to Alzheimer’s May Be Associated with Cancer-Related Cognitive Problems''' | ||
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Posted: November 9, 2018 | Posted: November 9, 2018 | ||
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Findings from a clinical study and a mouse study may shed light on genetic risk factors for developing cancer-related cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors. The results suggest a gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease may play a role. | Findings from a clinical study and a mouse study may shed light on genetic risk factors for developing cancer-related cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors. The results suggest a gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease may play a role. | ||
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'''Heart Problems: Investigating the Cardiac Side Effects of Cancer Treatments''' | '''Heart Problems: Investigating the Cardiac Side Effects of Cancer Treatments''' | ||
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Posted: September 21, 2018 | Posted: September 21, 2018 | ||
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Certain cancer treatments can damage the heart and the cardiovascular system, a problem known as cardiotoxicity. Cardiologists and oncologists met recently to discuss strategies and future research directions for addressing these side effects. | Certain cancer treatments can damage the heart and the cardiovascular system, a problem known as cardiotoxicity. Cardiologists and oncologists met recently to discuss strategies and future research directions for addressing these side effects. | ||
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'''Do Frequent Follow-Up Tests Benefit Colorectal Cancer Survivors?''' | '''Do Frequent Follow-Up Tests Benefit Colorectal Cancer Survivors?''' | ||
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Posted: June 20, 2018 | Posted: June 20, 2018 | ||
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Two studies examined the impact of more frequent follow-up testing for cancer recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors. Learn whether the studies showed that frequent testing improved survival. | Two studies examined the impact of more frequent follow-up testing for cancer recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors. Learn whether the studies showed that frequent testing improved survival. | ||
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'''Higher Risk of Heart Failure Seen in Some Cancers''' | '''Higher Risk of Heart Failure Seen in Some Cancers''' | ||
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Posted: March 26, 2018 | Posted: March 26, 2018 | ||
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Some people who have been treated for breast cancer or lymphoma have a higher risk of developing congestive heart failure than people who haven’t had cancer, results from a new study show. | Some people who have been treated for breast cancer or lymphoma have a higher risk of developing congestive heart failure than people who haven’t had cancer, results from a new study show. | ||
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'''Testing an Interactive Approach to Promote Exercise in Young Cancer Survivors''' | '''Testing an Interactive Approach to Promote Exercise in Young Cancer Survivors''' | ||
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Posted: March 6, 2018 | Posted: March 6, 2018 | ||
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An interactive website designed to promote physical activity among children and adolescents who have completed treatment for cancer may indeed help encourage them to get regular exercise, according to preliminary results from a pilot study. | An interactive website designed to promote physical activity among children and adolescents who have completed treatment for cancer may indeed help encourage them to get regular exercise, according to preliminary results from a pilot study. | ||
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'''Prior Cancers Common in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Cancer''' | '''Prior Cancers Common in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Cancer''' | ||
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Posted: December 14, 2017 | Posted: December 14, 2017 | ||
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A new study shows that many patients diagnosed with a new cancer have had one or more cancers in the past, which has potential implications for long-term surveillance and clinical trial enrollment. | A new study shows that many patients diagnosed with a new cancer have had one or more cancers in the past, which has potential implications for long-term surveillance and clinical trial enrollment. | ||
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'''Survivors of Breast Cancer Differ on Who Should Manage Follow-Up Care''' | '''Survivors of Breast Cancer Differ on Who Should Manage Follow-Up Care''' | ||
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Posted: August 2, 2017 | Posted: August 2, 2017 | ||
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Many survivors of early-stage breast cancer prefer that their oncologist handle aspects of routine medical care usually overseen by primary care practitioners, leading to concerns about gaps in care. | Many survivors of early-stage breast cancer prefer that their oncologist handle aspects of routine medical care usually overseen by primary care practitioners, leading to concerns about gaps in care. | ||
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'''Counseling Improves Survivorship Plan Implementation for Low-Income Breast Cancer Survivors''' | '''Counseling Improves Survivorship Plan Implementation for Low-Income Breast Cancer Survivors''' | ||
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Posted: May 16, 2017 | Posted: May 16, 2017 | ||
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In a randomized trial, low-income women who role-played talking with their doctor about their survivorship care plan in a counseling session reported receiving more of their recommended care than women who did not get counseling. | In a randomized trial, low-income women who role-played talking with their doctor about their survivorship care plan in a counseling session reported receiving more of their recommended care than women who did not get counseling. | ||
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'''NCI launches study of African-American cancer survivors''' | '''NCI launches study of African-American cancer survivors''' | ||
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Posted: February 27, 2017 | Posted: February 27, 2017 | ||
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The Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors (ROCS) study, which will include 5,560 cancer survivors, will look at the major factors affecting cancer progression, recurrence, mortality, and quality of life among African-American cancer survivors. | The Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors (ROCS) study, which will include 5,560 cancer survivors, will look at the major factors affecting cancer progression, recurrence, mortality, and quality of life among African-American cancer survivors. | ||
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'''NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship: Celebrating 20 Years, Planning for Continued Progress''' | '''NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship: Celebrating 20 Years, Planning for Continued Progress''' | ||
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Posted: November 17, 2016 | Posted: November 17, 2016 | ||
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Dr. Julia Rowland, director of NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship, on the office’s 20th anniversary and efforts to ensure continued progress in survivorship research and improve survivors’ lives. | Dr. Julia Rowland, director of NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship, on the office’s 20th anniversary and efforts to ensure continued progress in survivorship research and improve survivors’ lives. | ||
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'''Many Cancer Caregivers Report Feeling Unprepared for Caregiving Challenges''' | '''Many Cancer Caregivers Report Feeling Unprepared for Caregiving Challenges''' | ||
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Posted: September 27, 2016 | Posted: September 27, 2016 | ||
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Many family members who care for loved ones with cancer do not feel adequately prepared for the caregiving tasks they assume and need help to make informed decisions about end-of-life care, according to a new study. | Many family members who care for loved ones with cancer do not feel adequately prepared for the caregiving tasks they assume and need help to make informed decisions about end-of-life care, according to a new study. | ||
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'''Study Forecasts ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Cancer Survivors''' | '''Study Forecasts ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Cancer Survivors''' | ||
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Posted: July 8, 2016 | Posted: July 8, 2016 | ||
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According to an NCI study, the number of older cancer survivors will grow substantially over the next quarter century, increasing the demand for cancer and survivorship care. | According to an NCI study, the number of older cancer survivors will grow substantially over the next quarter century, increasing the demand for cancer and survivorship care. | ||
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'''Cancer Can Lead to Financial Hardship, Study Confirms''' | '''Cancer Can Lead to Financial Hardship, Study Confirms''' | ||
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Posted: December 23, 2015 | Posted: December 23, 2015 | ||
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A substantial number of working-age cancer survivors report material or psychological financial hardship associated with their cancer. | A substantial number of working-age cancer survivors report material or psychological financial hardship associated with their cancer. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:10, 29 October 2019
Research on Coping with Cancer
Gene Tied to Alzheimer’s May Be Associated with Cancer-Related Cognitive Problems
Posted: November 9, 2018
Findings from a clinical study and a mouse study may shed light on genetic risk factors for developing cancer-related cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors. The results suggest a gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease may play a role.
Heart Problems: Investigating the Cardiac Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
Posted: September 21, 2018
Certain cancer treatments can damage the heart and the cardiovascular system, a problem known as cardiotoxicity. Cardiologists and oncologists met recently to discuss strategies and future research directions for addressing these side effects.
Do Frequent Follow-Up Tests Benefit Colorectal Cancer Survivors?
Posted: June 20, 2018
Two studies examined the impact of more frequent follow-up testing for cancer recurrence in colorectal cancer survivors. Learn whether the studies showed that frequent testing improved survival.
Higher Risk of Heart Failure Seen in Some Cancers
Posted: March 26, 2018
Some people who have been treated for breast cancer or lymphoma have a higher risk of developing congestive heart failure than people who haven’t had cancer, results from a new study show.
Testing an Interactive Approach to Promote Exercise in Young Cancer Survivors
Posted: March 6, 2018
An interactive website designed to promote physical activity among children and adolescents who have completed treatment for cancer may indeed help encourage them to get regular exercise, according to preliminary results from a pilot study.
Prior Cancers Common in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Cancer
Posted: December 14, 2017
A new study shows that many patients diagnosed with a new cancer have had one or more cancers in the past, which has potential implications for long-term surveillance and clinical trial enrollment.
Survivors of Breast Cancer Differ on Who Should Manage Follow-Up Care
Posted: August 2, 2017
Many survivors of early-stage breast cancer prefer that their oncologist handle aspects of routine medical care usually overseen by primary care practitioners, leading to concerns about gaps in care.
Counseling Improves Survivorship Plan Implementation for Low-Income Breast Cancer Survivors
Posted: May 16, 2017
In a randomized trial, low-income women who role-played talking with their doctor about their survivorship care plan in a counseling session reported receiving more of their recommended care than women who did not get counseling.
NCI launches study of African-American cancer survivors
Posted: February 27, 2017
The Detroit Research on Cancer Survivors (ROCS) study, which will include 5,560 cancer survivors, will look at the major factors affecting cancer progression, recurrence, mortality, and quality of life among African-American cancer survivors.
NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship: Celebrating 20 Years, Planning for Continued Progress
Posted: November 17, 2016
Dr. Julia Rowland, director of NCI’s Office of Cancer Survivorship, on the office’s 20th anniversary and efforts to ensure continued progress in survivorship research and improve survivors’ lives.
Many Cancer Caregivers Report Feeling Unprepared for Caregiving Challenges
Posted: September 27, 2016
Many family members who care for loved ones with cancer do not feel adequately prepared for the caregiving tasks they assume and need help to make informed decisions about end-of-life care, according to a new study.
Study Forecasts ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Cancer Survivors
Posted: July 8, 2016
According to an NCI study, the number of older cancer survivors will grow substantially over the next quarter century, increasing the demand for cancer and survivorship care.
Cancer Can Lead to Financial Hardship, Study Confirms
Posted: December 23, 2015
A substantial number of working-age cancer survivors report material or psychological financial hardship associated with their cancer.
