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The composition of the gut microbiomes in a group of rectal cancer patients reveals distinct signatures by race, ethnicity, and age of onset, with white Hispanics showing significant presence of one specific type of bacteria, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report.
Lymphedema — which is caused by a disruption in the drainage of lymphatic fluid, and can occur after breast cancer, melanoma or pelvic-area cancers — not only can affect patients’ quality of life but if left untreated, could also increase patients’ risk for infections and lead to an increase in medical costs, explained Dr. Steven Chen.
English proficiency, income and insurance type could factor into why women cared for at rural community health centers screen for cervical less than those who receive health care services at urban community health centers.
When relaying the difficult news of a cancer diagnosis to kids, it's important to give them time to process the information, says Elizabeth Farrell, a clinical social worker at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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