Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, June 8, 2022 DALLAS, June 8, 2022 — Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high […]
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Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors
Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research published today in the Journal of […]
Adult Childhood-Cancer Survivors Largely Undertreated for Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes, according to a study “Underdiagnosis and Undertreatment of Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among […]
Time-restricted eating may reduce CV risk for older breast cancer survivors
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Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Detroit Tigers honor survivors and promote breast health at 10th Annual Pink Out the Park game
Throughout the game and in the Comerica Park concourse, fans will have the opportunity to engage with several activities, including a ceremonial first pitch, in-game awareness promotions, and an on-field recognition ceremony honoring members of the Karmanos Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Team. Tigers fans will have the opportunity to honor a […]
Incident Diabetes Risk Increased in COVID-19 Survivors
Survivors of COVID-19 were found to have an increased risk and burden of incident diabetes and antihyperglycemic use after the first 30 days of SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to the results of a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Investigators evaluated the postacute risk and burden of diabetes in […]
Quantifying dietary acid load in U.S. cancer survivors: an exploratory study using NHANES data | BMC Nutrition
Banerjee T, Crews DC, Wesson DE, Tilea A, Saran R, Rios Burrows N, et al. Dietary acid load and chronic kidney disease among adults in the United States. BMC Nephrol. 2014;15(1):137. Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Kahleova H, McCann J, Alwarith J, Rembert E, Tura A, Holubkov R, […]
Mammography Screening Rates on the Decline Since 2009 Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Study finds that health care providers need to reinforce the importance of annual mammograms among patients who survived breast cancer. A new study found a concerning and steady decline in mammography rates since 2009, particularly among younger survivors of breast cancer. The authors of the study, published in JNCCN—Journal of […]
Physicians must ‘take responsibility’ for bone health of cancer survivors
Choose a Section Chronic Health Issues March 24, 2022 7 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Healio Interviews Disclosures: Healio could not determine Brufsky’s relevant financial disclosures at the time of publication. Ott reports no relevant financial disclosures. Shapiro reports financial connections with 2nd.MD, Cardinal Health […]
Mental health risk increases for COVID-19 survivors
Share on PinterestMental health risk increases even after mild COVID-19. Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images A study tracking COVID-19 survivors found them more likely to develop mental health issues than other people over the year following diagnosis. The researchers saw an increased risk even for those whose COVID-19 was mild enough that […]
Free exercise program benefits West Michigan cancer survivors
GRANDVILLE, Mich. — One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. The good news is, many of them will recover and go on to live a long and healthy life. But it’s the treatment that can often lead to fatigue, muscle […]
Top diet, exercise recommendations for cancer survivors
Choose a Section Lifestyle Modifications January 19, 2022 3 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Jennings reports no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email […]