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13 Jun

Posted at 15:57h in Author Interviews, Cancer Research, HPV
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_69031" align="alignleft" width="150"]Pragati Advani MD, MPH, DrPHAssistant Professor of Oncology, Department of Thoracic Surgery And on faculty with the Department of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo, NY Dr. Advani[/caption] Pragati Advani MD, MPH, DrPH Assistant Professor of Oncology, Department of Thoracic Surgery And on faculty with the Department of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Buffalo, NY MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: In oncology, a study of second primary malignancy (SPM) is an emerging field that is predominantly driven by our success in identifying and treating the first primary cancers (FPCs). HPV is responsible for nearly a third of all infectious agent-related FPCs (including cancer of the oropharynx, anus, vulva, vagina, cervix and penis). Advances in diagnostic and treatment methods have resulted in improved survivorship among these patients. However, they remain at risk for developing a SPM. No studies thus far had examined the risk of SPMs after HPV-associated FPCs, stratified by cancer site and gender.

01 Jun

Posted at 14:06h in ASCO, Author Interviews, Cancer Research, General Medicine, Pediatrics
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_68862" align="alignleft" width="147"]Alique Topalian, PhD, MPHResearch Scientist Family & Community Medicine | College of Medicine University of Cincinatti Dr. Topalian[/caption] Alique Topalian, PhD, MPH Research Scientist Family & Community Medicine | College of Medicine University of Cincinatti MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors are diagnosed between the ages of 18-39. We have seen increases in cancer diagnoses in this younger population of about 1-2% per year with an estimated total increase of 30% between 2019-2030.  Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors experience early development of chronic medical conditions compared to healthy peers. Due to their young age at diagnosis and living decades beyond treatment, they are also at higher risk for second primary malignancies (SPM) and late effects than older adult-onset cancer survivors. Primary care providers are responsible for most long-term care of survivors and many are unfamiliar with the effects of cancer treatment in younger populations.

01 Jun

Posted at 14:02h in Alcohol, ASCO, Author Interviews, Cancer Research
MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_68875" align="alignleft" width="125"]Chinmay Jani, MDChief Fellow, Hematology & Oncology University of Miami / Jackson Health System Dr. Jani[/caption] Chinmay Jani, MD Chief Fellow, Hematology & Oncology University of Miami / Jackson Health System   [caption id="attachment_68874" align="alignleft" width="125"]Dr. Lopes Dr. Lopes[/caption] Gilberto Lopes, M.D. Professor, Chief, Division of Medical Oncology Associate Director for the Cancer Center and Medical Director for International Affairs Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center   MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: There is growing evidence linking alcohol consumption to increased cancer risk and mortality. This association was recently emphasized by the former U.S. Surgeon General, prompting renewed public health interest. In response to these concerns, under the mentorship of Dr. Lopes, we evaluated national trends in alcohol-associated cancer mortality using data from the Global Burden of Disease database.