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5. New Cancer Diagnosis Every 30 Seconds
A new #cancer diagnosis is made every 30 seconds. Clock analogies like this have emotional appeal but are epidemiologically inaccurate when used to compare development of disease in different populations. https://t.co/KPGeugUGXv pic.twitter.com/aNhVbMnmZ1
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) December 7, 2018
4. Mutations in Skin Cancer
Unsuspected mutations in known skin cancer predisposition genes could cause some of the high frequency of skin cancers in the general population. https://t.co/qzIG5Tssb7
— JAMA Dermatology (@JAMADerm) December 8, 2018
3. Financial Consequences of Cancer for Older Patients
Cancer treatment among older adults with cancer can cause unintended financial consequences and distress. A new CJON article shares the findings of a review on the burden of financial toxicity among older adults with cancer. https://t.co/Y6mFUTGepS pic.twitter.com/BH7Slq3kCU
— ONS (@OncologyNursing) December 11, 2018
2. Genomic Studies: A Complete Picture
New statistical technique in genomic studies finds more complete picture of genetic variations associated with diseases & other traits. https://t.co/Beo7iaBftK #GWAS #stjudeblog pic.twitter.com/RIS5TxpRtE
— St. Jude Research (@StJudeResearch) December 12, 2018
1. Guiding Treatment in Older Patients With Breast Cancer
Allison Magnuson, DO, on Older Patients With Breast Cancer: A New Tool to Help Guide Treatment Decisions https://t.co/C1Dkc5LzR9 #bcsm #SABCS18 #oncology pic.twitter.com/ICiwBOeW14
— The ASCO Post (@ASCOPost) December 12, 2018