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    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    Treatment side effects
    The Case of Concurrent Therapy Concerns
    December 18, 2020
    In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
    Nurse staffing
    In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind
    December 11, 2020
    Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country
    Access to cancer care
    Nursing Innovation Links Rural Facilities to Resources and Experts to Provide High-Quality Care Across the Country
    December 04, 2020
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    Oncology nurse influence
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    November 27, 2020
    ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer
    Oncology nurse education
    ELNEC Milestone Marks Transformation of EOL Care for Countless Patients With Cancer
    November 20, 2020
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    NIH Announces COVID-19 Initiative to Connect With High-Risk Patient Populations
    COVID-19

    NIH Announces COVID-19 Initiative to Connect With High-Risk Patient Populations

    The assault on science, medicine, and  research has never been stronger, flooding social media and communities with misinformation about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s new research initiative, the Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities, provides community education in the areas hit hardest by the virus.  

    December 15, 2020
    What Is the Role of Genetic Counselors in Cancer Care?
    Genetics & genomics

    What Is the Role of Genetic Counselors in Cancer Care?

    Our understanding of cancer’s genetic components is constantly growing, with new cancer susceptibility genes discovered every year that change how we screen for and treat cancer. Genetics specialists keep up with the latest information and implications of genetic results is and can be a great addition to comprehensive oncology teams.

    December 15, 2020
    Harnessing the Power of Genes
    Genetics & genomics

    Harnessing the Power of Genes

    Since the mapping of the human genome in 2003, genetic testing has rapidly evolved from single-gene tests to more complex profiles that measure multiple genes; it’s now part of standard care for many cancer types. Precision oncology allows clinicians to take patient-specific genomic factors into consideration when making treatment decisions, which can lead to improved outcomes, lower overall cost, and fewer side effects.

    December 01, 2020
    Smoking Initiation Declines in Teens, Rises in Young Adults
    Lung Cancer

    Smoking Initiation Declines in Teens, Rises in Young Adults

    The average age at which cigarette users start to smoke regularly has risen. Although the figures dropped from 45% of adults smoking cigarettes in the 1960s to 14% today, and teen smoking declined to 2.4% by 2019, results of a recent study show an upward trend of underage tobacco use in young adults.  

    December 01, 2020
    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists
    Oncology nurse influence

    Why All Oncology Nurses Should Be Environmentalists

    Research shows that climate change is associated with profound disruptions to biodiversity and changes in biogeochemical flow, but what does the health of our planet have to do with oncology nursing? 

    November 27, 2020
    Protect Patients With Cancer During Flu Season With Recommended Vaccinations
    Patient safety

    Protect Patients With Cancer During Flu Season With Recommended Vaccinations

    Patients with cancer are at increased risk for complications from the common flu. Plus, ensuring they receive recommended influenza vaccinations will reduce flu-related healthcare demands and decrease stress on the United States’ healthcare system, which is crucial as the nation approaches 10 million COVID-19 coronavirus cases. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) isn’t waiting until National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 6–12, 2020, to promote vaccinations to high-risk populations.

    November 20, 2020
    A Primer on Urothelial Cancer
    Clinical practice

    A Primer on Urothelial Cancer

    The urinary system, including the bladder, ureters, urethra, and renal pelvis, is lined with urothelial tissue. Urothelial carcinoma is the predominant histologic type of cancer in that system, and 90% of tumors are located in the bladder. With more than 81,400 new cases and nearly 18,000 deaths estimated for 2020, bladder cancer is the fifth most prevalent type of cancer in the United States.

    September 21, 2020
    The Case of the HPV-Positive Perk
    Clinical practice

    The Case of the HPV-Positive Perk

    Warren is a 50-year-old man recently diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer. He and his wife meet with a radiation oncologist and develop a plan of care. Lisa, the radiation oncology nurse, meets with the couple to provide education and answer questions. Darren tells her that two of his “hard living” uncles died from head and neck cancer and the treatment was horrible. He says, “I’ve only had two sexual partners and never smoked—is this cancer really worth treating?”

    July 21, 2020
    NIH Study Links Cigarette Smoking to Higher Stroke Risk in African Americans
    Lung Cancer

    NIH Study Links Cigarette Smoking to Higher Stroke Risk in African Americans

    The disproportionate adverse health impact from smoking on African Americans is striking. Although oncology nurses are well aware of tobacco’s carcinogenic effects, they also need to understand the implications for comorbid conditions they may see in smokers with cancer. A recent study, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), confirmed that African Americans have a 2.5 times higher incident of smoking-related strokes than those who never smoke.

    July 06, 2020
    Variants of Unknown Significance
    Genetics & genomics

    Help Patients Understand Genomic Variants of Unknown Significance

    Patients approach genetic testing, either for germline (inherited) or somatic (tumor) alterations, hoping it will provide valuable information about their cancer risk, prognosis, or treatment options. Next-generation sequencing makes it possible to test for panels of 40 or more genes simultaneously. By testing more genes, the possibility of finding an actionable, informative result improves, but so does the chance of having a result with one or more variants of unknown clinical significance.

    July 06, 2020
    Develop Your Individual Cancer Screening Plan
    Cancer screening

    Develop Your Individual Cancer Screening Plan

    As oncology nurses, we know that catching cancer early through screening leads to better outcomes and increased survival rates. We ask our survivors and loved ones to prioritize their cancer screenings, reminding them, “I do not want to see you in my clinic chair or hospital bed with cancer, especially not at an advanced level.” Take care of yourself by giving yourself the same lecture.

    June 29, 2020
    E-Cigarettes Linked to Bladder Cancer Carcinogens
    Cancer research

    E-Cigarettes Linked to Bladder Cancer Carcinogens

    People who use e-cigarettes have six substances that have a strong link to bladder cancer in their urine, researchers reported in European Urology Oncology.

    June 03, 2020
    Family Risk Factors May Indicate Need for Genetics Counseling Referrals
    Genetics & genomics

    Family Risk Factors May Indicate Need for Genetics Counseling Referrals

    Genetics testing is not just about one family member; the results have implications for an entire family. Results of genetic testing can be confusing, and families often need assistance understanding what it means for them. Genetics counseling before and after testing is very important to help individuals and families understand the results of genetic testing when they are received and over time. 

    May 14, 2020
    Prevent, Recognize, and Manage Sepsis in Patients With Cancer
    Cancer prevention

    Prevent, Recognize, and Manage Sepsis in Patients With Cancer

    Because of weakened immune systems and prolonged treatment courses, patients with cancer have a higher chance of developing sepsis. Once acquired, sepsis puts patients at risk for hospitalization and increased morbidity and mortality. Prevention and prompt management are essential to improve outcomes. 

    April 07, 2020
    Health Care at Iowa Caucus; FDA Biologic Market; Flavored E-Cigarette Pod Ban
    Health Policy

    Health Care at Iowa Caucus; FDA Biologic Market; Flavored E-Cigarette Pod Ban

    The Iowa Democratic Caucus did not go as smoothly as the political prognosticators expected. Most news outlets are only reporting the level of dysfunction with a voting app that delayed the final numbers significantly, but beneath that is one truth that still rings true: Americans want solutions to their healthcare problems. Health care remained the number one policy issue for 41% of caucus attendees, an astoundingly high rate that beat every other issue handedly.

    February 10, 2020
    FDA Finalizes Enforcement Policy on Unauthorized Flavored Cartridge-Based E-Cigarettes
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Finalizes Enforcement Policy on Unauthorized Flavored Cartridge-Based E-Cigarettes

    Amid the epidemic levels of youth use of e-cigarettes and the popularity of certain products among children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a policy prioritizing enforcement against certain unauthorized flavored e-cigarette products that appeal to kids, including fruit and mint flavors. Under this policy, companies that do not cease manufacture, distribution and sale of unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes (other than tobacco or menthol) within 30 days risk FDA enforcement actions.

    January 06, 2020
    Bill to Lower Drug Costs; Surprise Medical Billing; The Fight Against Vaping
    Health Policy

    Bill to Lower Drug Costs; Surprise Medical Billing; The Fight Against Vaping

    The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, otherwise known as H.R. 3, is a top priority for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). But she’s facing challenges from progressive Democrats on her left more so than the conservative Senate on her right. Watering down provisions in H.R. 3 too much will lose her the votes she needs to pass the bill in the House, but passing a bill that’s too overarching or progressive will allow Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to refuse to take up the legislation at all.

    December 16, 2019
    Head and Neck Melanoma Increases 51% in Young People
    Research

    Head and Neck Melanoma Increases 51% in Young People

    Incidence of melanoma in the head and neck areas increased 51.1% from 1995 to 2014, according to findings from a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology.

    December 11, 2019
    Trump Vaping Meeting; Drug Pricing Stalemate; DC Sues Juul
    Health Policy

    Trump Vaping Meeting; Drug Pricing Stalemate; DC Sues Juul

    The vaping conversation has drawn the attention of everyone on Capitol Hill, and it’s been a contentious debate so far. Tensions were high at the White House during a meeting with smoking cessation advocates after the Trump administration decided to step back from promises to ban flavored vaping products.

    December 02, 2019
    FDA Grants Authorization to Eight Smokeless Tobacco Products
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Grants Authorization to Eight Smokeless Tobacco Products

    Tobacco products are under more scrutiny than ever before. With the rise in youth vaping, the advent of flavored e-cigarettes, and the production of other nicotine delivery systems, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its review process for new products. The agency is looking to the smoking cessation community, taking insight from the Trump administration, and weighing feedback from other elected officials in the Senate and House of Representatives for ways to protect public health. That said, companies are using technology to create new tobacco-based products, and FDA must find ways to assess harm while balancing free market interests.

    November 17, 2019
    Vaping Tax; Expensive Compression Garments; ACA Premiums Fall
    Cancer risk factors

    Vaping Tax; Expensive Compression Garments; ACA Premiums Fall

    The rise in youth vaping has cemented e-cigarettes as a scourge of the tobacco cessation community. The products have been marketed to minors, and Congress is currently reviewing several bills meant to tackle the issue. A House of Representatives panel agreed to levy a new vaping tax on e-cigarette pods, an effort that would raise prices for vaping products in the hopes of making them less appealing and accessible to teens. Even in today’s politicized and divisive environment, bipartisan consensus demonstrates that something must be done at the federal level to combat the increase in underage smoking, particularly with electronic devices.

    October 28, 2019
    Press Releases

    Updated ONS Position Statement Highlights Health Consequences of Vaping

    E-cigarettes, initially introduced as a potential step-down smoking cessation strategy, have become a pervasive part of American culture—especially among users younger than 18 years of age. The rise in vaping rates has become so alarming that the U.S. surgeon general issued a statement declaring youth e-cigarette use a national epidemic. In light of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports of increasing vaping-related lung disease and death, ONS released its revised position statement, “Potential Adverse Health Consequences From Use of E-Cigarettes and Vaping,” to highlight the negative effects of vaping, emphasize the lack of regulatory oversight, and better inform oncology nursing practice for patients and their families.

    October 23, 2019
    The Case of the Nicotine Nightmare
    Cancer risk factors

    The Case of the Nicotine Nightmare

    Jill works as an oncology nurse in a large community hospital. While attending a family gathering, her uncle proudly tells her that he and his 17-year-old son are using e-cigarettes to help them stop smoking traditional cigarettes. He comments that his wife now allows them to “smoke” in the house and car because the vapor is relatively odor free.

    October 15, 2019
    Teen E-Cigarette Use Doubles as Federal Agencies Publicly Address Epidemic
    Health Policy

    Teen E-Cigarette Use Doubles as Federal Agencies Publicly Address Epidemic

    The youth vaping epidemic has dominated headlines since the U.S. surgeon general elevated the issue to the nation’s spotlight. In a 2019 survey of junior high and high school students, the National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA)—an arm of National Institutes of Health—found that the rate of e-cigarette use had doubled since 2017.

    October 15, 2019
    Shalala's Vaping Fight; Pre-Existing Conditions; Trump Nominates Hahn
    Health Policy

    Shalala's Vaping Fight; Pre-Existing Conditions; Trump Nominates Hahn

    Vaping has been associated with significant public health effects during the past several months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Congress is making e-cigarette regulation a top priority—especially in the wake of the youth smoking epidemic. Now, several members of Congress have developed their own legislative efforts to address the national issue.

    October 07, 2019
    Pediatric Cancer Survivors Have Higher Mortality After Adult Breast Cancer Diagnosis
    Survivorship

    Pediatric Cancer Survivors Have Higher Mortality After Adult Breast Cancer Diagnosis

    Women who survived pediatric cancer but developed breast cancer as an adult are more than twice as likely to die prematurely, mostly from comorbid conditions, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

    October 02, 2019
    CDC Vaping Illnesses; ONS Capitol Hill Days; CA Calls to End Vaping
    Health Policy

    CDC Vaping Illnesses; ONS Capitol Hill Days; CA Calls to End Vaping

    Vaping has become a national health issue on Capitol Hill. With more teens than ever using the devices, along with reports connecting lung injury and respiratory illness with vaping, policymakers are eager to understand the problem and act swiftly. Part of the problem includes the high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol and nicotine in vaping products. Congress is working to address the problem through several legislative bills, but few are moving as fast as the public health impact seen in news reports.

    September 30, 2019
    Model May Help Predict Lung Cancer Risk in Patients With Nodules
    Cancer risk factors

    Model May Help Predict Lung Cancer Risk in Patients With Nodules

    A risk-prediction model that combines patients’ health history with clinical characteristics of their lung nodules may help physicians determine which will develop into cancer, according to the results of a study published in Cancer Prevention Research.

    September 25, 2019
    FDA Takes Stronger Oversight Role of Tobacco Products
    Health Policy

    FDA Takes Stronger Oversight Role of Tobacco Products

    As the youth smoking epidemic persists and illnesses related to vaping make the headlines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is searching for solutions to combat the growing impact of new tobacco and nicotine products. After weeks of public outcry, FDA has doubled down on its regulatory stance, issuing several statements—including new warning letters to large tobacco companies—to reinforce its commitment to aggressive oversight and regulation of new tobacco products.

    September 02, 2019
    AMA Medicare Expansion; Vaping Pulmonary Disease; Nursing Shortage
    Health Policy

    AMA Medicare Expansion; Vaping Respiratory Disease; Nursing Shortage

    With the 2020 election cycle kicking into high gear, upcoming presidential debates will continue to highlight health care as a major domestic issue. Downstream contests for House and Senate seats are also in play, and health care will serve a huge role in those campaigns, too. Candidates are offering a slew of different options like a new single-payer system, Medicare expansion, Medicare for All, Medicare for All with an additional buy-in program, and many other iterations.

    August 26, 2019
    Hyperthyroidism Treatment Linked  to Increased Cancer Death Risk
    Cancer risk factors

    Hyperthyroidism Treatment Linked to Increased Cancer Death Risk

    Radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism is associated with long-term risk of death from solid cancers, particularly breast cancer, according to the results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. 
     

    August 21, 2019
    House Committee Examines Juul’s Role in the Youth Smoking Epidemic
    Health Policy

    House Committee Examines Juul’s Role in the Youth Smoking Epidemic

    For nearly two decades, smoking rates among all ages were on the decline. Restrictions on marketing, sales, and distribution made it difficult for underage smokers to get their hands on traditional cigarettes, and adults were seeing the benefits of smoking cessation campaigns and education.

    August 18, 2019
    FDA Recalls Textured Breast Implants Because of Lymphoma Risk
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    FDA Recalls Textured Breast Implants Because of Lymphoma Risk

    On July 24, 2019, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Allergan recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders because of the associated increased risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma; Allergan agreed and is removing the products from the global market.

    July 24, 2019
    Incidence of Aggressive Uterine Cancer Is Increasing
    Research

    Incidence of Aggressive Uterine Cancer Is Increasing

    U.S. incidence rates for aggressive uterine cancer subtypes are quickly rising for women aged 30-70, especially among non-Hispanic black women, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

    July 24, 2019
    Tobacco 21 Gets Federal Boost
    Health Policy

    Tobacco 21 Gets Federal Boost

    In February 2019, the U.S. Surgeon General declared the rise of youth vaping was the latest epidemic facing the American public. Reversing a two-decades-long trend of declining smoking rates among underage smokers, e-cigarette use and vaping have become commonplace among children younger than 18.

    July 20, 2019
    America’s Old Tobacco Business Reignites as a New Industry
    Health Policy

    America’s Old Tobacco Business Reignites as a New Industry

    America’s love affair with tobacco has a long and sordid history. As automated machines ushered in a new age of modernization in the early 20th century, cigarettes were readily available as never before. Although some in the temperance movement believed tobacco products were the gateway to alcohol and drug abuse, by the 1930s and 1940s, physicians were touting cigarettes as almost a healing treatment that calmed the nerves and desensitized the body with positive effects. 

    July 18, 2019
    PCHETA in the Senate; Armed Forces Tobacco Use; Drug Pricing Executive Order
    Health Policy

    PCHETA in the Senate; Armed Forces Tobacco Use; Drug Pricing Executive Order

    An ONS priority bill, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) emphasizes how providers are educated and trained in palliative care, enabling them to provide a higher level of care to their patients. PCHETA legislation—and its reception on Capitol Hill—has evolved from being misinterpreted as training providers to hasten death to a true understanding that palliative care is patient-centered care, and it provides patients and their family members with further treatment options, symptom management resources, and quality of life. In a display of bipartisanship, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) reintroduced PCHETA legislation to the Senate floor for consideration.

    July 15, 2019
    Eliminating Private Insurance; Raising the Smoking Age; HPV Vaccine Recommendation
    Health Policy

    Eliminating Private Insurance; Raising the Smoking Age; HPV Vaccine Recommendation

    Candidates in the first Democratic presidential debate spent some time addressing issues related to healthcare access. In point-blank questions, they were asked what they might do in support of Medicare for All, especially whether they’d be in favor of eliminating private insurance companies. Many were supportive of the overarching legislation, some were wary of eliminating insurance companies outright, and others flat out opposed it.

    July 08, 2019
    How Many Sunburns Doubles a Person’s Melanoma Risk?
    Cancer prevention

    How Many Sunburns Doubles a Person’s Melanoma Risk?

    June 27, 2019
    Obesity-Related Cancer Incidence Increases in Young Adults
    Research

    Obesity-Related Cancer Incidence Increases in Young Adults

    A new study showed that incidence rates are increasing for 6 of the 12 obesity-related cancers in U.S. young adults and that, over time, the increases are occurring in progressively younger ages and successively younger generations. The findings were published in Lancet Public Health.

    April 03, 2019
    Which of the Following Actions Would Not Decrease Risk for Exposure to Asbestos?
    Cancer risk prevention

    Which of the Following Actions Would Not Decrease Risk for Asbestos-Related Cancers?

    A.Use building materials made with asbestos to decrease chances of fire in your home. 

    B. Test your air for asbestos levels. 

    C. Maintain proper protective gear while working in environments with potential for asbestos exposure. 

    D. Check with an asbestos expert to assess your home if it was built before 1975. 

    February 22, 2019
    American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting

    Risk Assessment Tool Predicts Survival in Older Patients Undergoing HCT

    Older patients are at increased risk for complications and death following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT), and traditional transplant-specific prognostic indices such as the hematopoietic cell transplant comorbidity index (HCT-CI) may not adequately predict survival. Researchers found that routine pretransplant assessments by interdisciplinary clinical providers, including advanced practice providers and nursing staff, may uncover additional geriatric deficits. Richard J. Lin, MD, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, discussed the findings at the ASH Annual Meeting on December 1, 2018.

    December 01, 2018
    The Overlooked Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer
    Breast cancer

    The Overlooked Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer

    At a recent college alumni dinner, a friend and wine expert pulled me aside and asked, “Is it true that wine increases the risk of breast cancer?” She knew I worked in the cancer division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so it was a reasonable question. I’ve been at wine tastings she’s hosted, and I needed to be straight. 

    “Yes,” I said, “the evidence is clear: drinking alcohol of any kind increases breast cancer risk.”

    October 15, 2018
    U.S. Pediatric Cancer Incidence Varies by Geography
    Research

    U.S. Pediatric Cancer Incidence Varies by Geography

    A new study demonstrated that pediatric cancer rates vary by U.S. state and geographic region, with the highest rates in the Northeast, specifically New Hampshire; Washington, DC; and New Jersey. The study findings were published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

    October 10, 2018
    Study Finds Association Between Increased BMI and Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Young Women
    Research

    Study Finds Association Between Increased BMI and Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Young Women

     Young women with high body fat have a decreased chance of developing breast cancer before menopause, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology. The finding may help researchers better understand the role obesity plays in breast cancer risk.

    August 15, 2018
    ASCO Annual Meeting

    Researchers Clarify Connection Between Night Shift Work Duration and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

    Evidence already supports a connection between night shift work and an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), but the mechanism has been difficult to pinpoint. In a study presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, researchers evaluated the insulin receptor substrate (IRS) 1 and 2 proteins and presented the role they play in the connection of night shift work and CRC.

    June 03, 2018
    ASCO Annual Meeting

    Study Gives a Better Understanding of ARID1A Mutations in Colorectal Cancer

    A component of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex, AT-rich interactive domain 1A (ARID1A), regulates gene expression. Data on the characteristics and associated clinicopathologic features of ARID1A in colorectal cancer (CRC) are limited, even though its mutations are reported in a variety of other cancers. In study findings presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, researchers explained an increased understanding of the ARID1A mutation in CRC.

    June 03, 2018
    Childhood Obesity May Be a Factor in Increasing Cancer Rates in Young Adults
    Cancer risk factors

    Childhood Obesity May Be a Factor in Increasing Cancer Rates in Young Adults

    Although overall cancer rates are on the decline, 9 of the 20 most common cancers in the United States are increasing more frequently in young adults aged 20–44. And those same 9 cancers are among the 13 cancers that have clear ties to obesity. In a new study published in Obesity, a researcher makes the case for a connection between the two.

    May 09, 2018
    Cancer Prevention and Awareness Starts With Oncology Nurses
    Cancer prevention

    Cancer Prevention and Awareness Starts With Oncology Nurses

    April is designated as National Cancer Control Month in the United States. It’s a federally endorsed observation, annually encouraged by a proclamation from the president. April is dedicated to raising awareness for cancer prevention and treatment throughout the country. Approved through a joint resolution by Congress in 1938, the yearly presidential announcement serves as a reminder to all Americans that awareness of the factors that cause or prevent cancer are crucial to the public health.  

    April 18, 2018
    Which Is a Breast Cancer Risk Factor?
    Cancer risk factors

    Which Is a Breast Cancer Risk Factor?

    Test your oncology knowledge with ONS. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing breast cancer? 

    1. Women who are gravida 3 para 2
    2. Mild to moderate alcohol use
    3. Absence of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
    4. Going through menopause prior to age 55
    April 12, 2018
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