Dolly Parton’s Cancer Battle
Representatives for entertainer Dolly Parton acknowledged that she died of cancer but did not identify the type of cancer; her sister, Stella, revealed that the singer and actress volunteered to take experimental drugs that might help other people. (People, Newsweek)
Parton’s admission that she ignored her own health problems while caring for her ailing husband highlighted a caregiver crisis in the U.S. (CNN)
Rare Skin Cancer Identified
A rare skin cancer that can be mistaken for eczema has been identified. (Washington Post)
False Medicare Claims by DermTech
The Justice Department announced that DermTech will pay $5 million to settle allegations that the company submitted false Medicare claims for unreliable skin cancer tests.
Mammogram Safety Alert
The FDA issued a safety alert, notifying patients of potential quality issues with mammograms performed at the Mammography Center of Monterey in California on or after Dec. 22, 2023.
Defrauding Cancer Patients
An Iowa lawyer faces up to 10 years in prison and has agreed to pay $445,000 as restitution after admitting to defrauding Medicaid and patients with cancer by submitting false claims for breast prostheses. (Iowa Capital Dispatch)
AI in Healthcare
Who’s to blame when artificial intelligence screws up coding and billing information? (Oncology News Central)
Chemotherapy Drug Shortage
The American Society of Clinical Oncology added its voice to warnings about a critical shortage of the generic chemotherapy drug ifosfamide, following news that the FDA will temporarily allow imports of the drug from India.
Whole-Body MRI Scans
Actress Busy Phillips revealed that her curiosity about whole-body MRI scans led to the discovery of an asymptomatic brain tumor. (USA Today)
New Blood Test for Cancer
A “tissue-free” approach to testing for circulating tumor DNA predicted breast cancer recurrence months before it showed up on imaging studies. (Institute for Cancer Research)
Biosimilars and Cost Savings
A study involving almost 15,000 patients with cancer supported what many people have said for years: Biosimilars save money for patients and payers. (UCLA Health)
Granular Approach in Cancer Treatment
A more granular approach to evaluating estrogen receptor (ER) expression could affect treatment decisions for breast cancer. (Karolinska Institute)
Protecting Normal Tissue
Preclinical studies suggest a laboratory-developed oral drug might protect normal tissue from the adverse effects of radiation therapy. (Virginia Tech)
Music Therapy Benefits
Music therapy showed promise as an intervention to reduce anxiety and depression in patients with cancer. (Drexel News)
Investigation into Oncologist’s Death
An autopsy is pending for an Arkansas oncologist whose body was found in a lake two days after he was reported missing. (White River Now)
Link Between Fructose and Cancer
Laboratory studies produced evidence that fructose in food products may promote cancer metastasis. (Food and Wine)
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical concerns.
Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/122810
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