Christina Izzo
Articles
For Patients With Cancer, Web-Based Portals Can Inform and Empower
June 23, 2015
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Patient portals are giving patients new ways to access their healthcare information and communicate with members of their healthcare team.
Changing Careers to Become an Oncology Nurse
May 06, 2015
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Jacquelyn Lauria said she never thought she'd become an oncology nurse, but looking back, it's easy to see the writing on the wall.
Understanding Why Black Women Have Denser Breasts May Help Target Those With Highest Cancer Risk
April 21, 2015
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Breast density, which is associated with breast cancer risk, is higher in black/African-American women than in white women, according to research presented at the AACR Annual Meeting.
Nighttime Fasting May Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
April 20, 2015
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New research reported at the AACR Annual Meeting has found that decreasing the number of hours spent eating each day and increasing the number of hours spent fasting overnight may reduce a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
HPV Vaccination in Boys Found Cost-Effective in Preventing Oropharyngeal Cancer
April 17, 2015
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A new study has shown that vaccinating adolescent boys may be cost-effective for preventing oropharyngeal cancer, a disease that's projected to become the most common HPV-related cancer by 2020.
Risk of Prostate Cancer Linked to Higher BMI in African American Men
April 16, 2015
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A new study has found that obesity is associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer in African American men, a risk that grows by nearly four times as an individual's body-mass index (BMI) increases.
Telephone Intervention Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Set-and Meet-Lifestyle Goals
April 15, 2015
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A new telephone-based intervention for breast cancer survivors is showing promise, and it involves them becoming more actively engaged in goal setting and problem solving with an eye toward accelerating their recovery by engaging in health-promoting activities such as exercise, stress management, and healthy eating.
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Worse Outcomes in Follicular Lymphoma
April 14, 2015
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A new study has found that patients with lower vitamin D levels prior to treatment for follicular lymphoma are more likely to die or relapse from the disease earlier than patients with adequate vitamin D levels in their blood.
An Unmet Need-Discussing Genetic Risk May Benefit All Patients With Breast Cancer
April 09, 2015
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Many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are concerned about the genetic risk of developing other cancers themselves or of a loved one developing cancer. However, a large amount of those concerns are not being addressed, according to a new study.
Diabetes May Predispose Women to More Advanced Breast Cancer
April 07, 2015
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The link between diabetes and late-stage breast cancer is strong, according to a new study.