A systematic review of studies of exposure to pollutants at coal mining operations showed a consistent association with higher cancer mortality. (American Cancer Society)
Vanessa Trump, 48, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., announced she has breast cancer. (People)
Almost 10% of surgeons leave the profession within 8 years of starting clinical practice, according to a survey by the American College of Surgeons.
Lowering the cutoff for CA-19 may identify patients with high-risk pancreatic cancer who have lower levels of the biomarker because of a genetic variation. (American Association for Cancer Research)
In a letter to the FDA, the American College of Radiology expressed “urgent concerns” about an ongoing shortage of breast biopsy needles that has adversely affected patient care.
A first-of-its-kind study demonstrated the feasibility of monitoring cancer-causing viruses in wastewater, creating a potential avenue for cancer prevention. (Baylor College of Medicine)
Using circulating tumor DNA levels to guide postoperative treatment, clinical researchers found a 97% recurrence-free survival rate after surgery for muscle-invasive bladder cancer after 1 year, suggesting potential to de-escalate treatment on the basis of a liquid biopsy. (European Society for Medical Oncology)
Patients with small kidney tumors had a 4-year recurrence-free rate of almost 90% after treatment with cryoablation, IceCure Medical announced.
Missing data on individual patients in the widely used Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database may lead to “blind spots” involving high-risk, underserved patients with cancer. (American College of Surgeons)
Reports from FDA inspectors suggest the agency allowed deficiencies in quality assurance, production standards, and cleanliness to slide at some overseas plants that produce generic drugs, raising questions about the safety and efficacy of the products. (ProPublica)
Low levels of vitamin D prior to breast cancer surgery were associated with higher patient-reported pain in the first 12 hours after surgery. (Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain)
The Environmental Working Group’s review of sunscreens showed that 80% of the products got low marks for UV protection or concerning ingredients.
Manufacturers of cancer drugs appear prominently in a list of pharmaceutical companies that reported double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for the first quarter of 2026. (Fierce Pharma)
A study involving laboratory animals provided insight into how exercise can improve cancer outcomes, as working muscles outcompeted cancer cells for growth-sustaining glucose. (Yale School of Medicine)
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