HPV Vaccination in Adolescence Prevents Cancer More than 10 Years Later

This long-term follow-up study of three cluster-randomized trials of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination evaluated cancer protection over up to 11 years of follow-up. During this time, 17 HPV-positive cancers were identified in the unvaccinated group, and 0 were identified in the vaccinated group, indicating 100% vaccine efficacy at preventing HPV-associated cancers.

The Association Between Cancer Mortality and Physical Activity for Middle-Aged and Older Patients

In a prospective cohort study of 8,002 middle-age and older Black and white adults in the United States, replacing sedentary behavior with physical activity was associated with a lower cancer mortality risk.

Exploring the Cardio-Oncology Frontier

Investigators found a new cancer diagnosis was independently associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular death and nonfatal morbidity.

Active Cancer and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia Is Associated with Less Risk for Infective Endocarditis

A multicenter cohort study found patients with S. aureus bacteremia (SAB) and active cancer were at a lower risk for infective endocarditis (IE) than those with SAB without cancer. Persistent bacteremia and cardiomyopathy were independent risk factors for IE.

List of Possible Cancer-Causing Agents Grows Longer

Six water disinfection byproducts, plus a flame retardant and a bacterial infection, now considered potential human carcinogens.

Can Antibiotics Lead to Colon Cancer?

Swedish researchers saw an association between frequent antibiotic use and proximal colorectal cancer.

FDA Approves AI Tool to Help Detect Colon Cancer

Machine learning gives clinicians another tool while trying to detect troubling signs during routine screening.

The Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination for Adults Aged 30 to 45 Years

This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of extending the upper age limit of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to age 30 to 45 years using two independent HPV microsimulation models and found that vaccinating in this age group was not cost-effective.

Elderly Patients with Esophageal Cancers Might Tolerate Multimodal Therapy Well

Some clinicians shy away from complete therapy courses for these patients over concerns about frailty, quality of life.

Report: Record Year-Over-Year Decline in Cancer Death Rate

Fewer smokers, better detection and treatment methods credited with saving lives.

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