Kelly Johnson
Articles
Sexual Health in Survivorship: Simple Solutions Can Follow Speaking Up
February 10, 2016
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One of the most commonly-affected areas of life impacted by disease and treatment
Payers Still Denying Coverage Despite Clinical Trial Mandate
February 03, 2016
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A mandate enacted after the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was supposed to improve health coverage for patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Oral HPV Test Shows Potential for Predicting Oropharyngeal Cancer Risk
January 30, 2016
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Individuals with detectable human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 in their mouthwash samples were 22 times more likely to develop oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) than those without the type of virus, according to findings of a new study.
Weight-Loss Intervention Improves Fitness in Cancer Survivors
January 19, 2016
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Mounting research continues to show increased risk of cancer recurrence and death in obese individuals, but findings of a new study highlight the benefits of weight-loss interventions for overweight and obese cancer survivors.
Addressing Cisplatin's Late Effects in Testicular Cancer Survivors
January 16, 2016
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New research shows that survivors of testicular cancer may have an increased burden of morbidity after being treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy, with obesity, neuropathies, and tinnitus and hearing loss among the most prevalent late effects.
Patients Lack Knowledge of Breast Reconstruction Before Surgery
January 15, 2016
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Breast reconstruction surgery has become an increasingly popular option among women following mastectomy, but a recent study has found that most women who opt for the procedure are ill-informed of the potential risks.
Complete Guideline Adherence Low Among Young Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors
January 12, 2016
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Despite national evidence- and consensus-based guidelines on posttreatment care, less than half of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with Hodgkin lymphoma receive all of the recommended services within the first year after treatment, according to results of a pilot study being presented at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium.
Topical Paste Prevents Dermal Injury From Radiation Therapy
January 09, 2016
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A topical paste may prevent scarring and fibrosis caused by radiation in cancer therapy, according to a recent study led by researchers at NYU Langone
After Doughnut Hole Closure, Oral Anticancer Drug Costs Still Too High for Many
January 07, 2016
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Studies show that cost is a factor in patient adherence to their oral anticancer medications, but the financial burden of oral chemotherapy drugs is projected to still be too high for millions of patients even when the Medicare Part D coverage gap, or “doughnut hole,†is fully closed.
Pregnancy Does Not Trigger Relapse in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors
December 30, 2015
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The incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in women typically precedes and covers prime childbearing years, but a new study has found that pregnancy does not increase the risk of relapse among women in remission.