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Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship

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How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? Largest U.S. study shares first results

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.
BMT survivor study finds significant breast cancer risk in young women who received total body irradiation

Women who had total body irradiation to prepare for blood or marrow transplantation before age 30 had a 4.5-fold increase in their risk of developing breast cancer later in life.
Genes may predict cancer patients at highest risk of chemo brain after BMT

In the first study of its kind, researchers identified genetic factors that can lead to a decrease in cognitive ability after a blood or bone marrow transplant.
Study: Sociodemographic disparities impact intensity of end-of-life care in children with complex chronic conditions

Findings indicated that sociodemographic disparities play a factor in whether all children are receiving high-quality and/or end-of-life care consistent with their goals.

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