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Cancer Therapy
Influence of type 2 diabetes on cancer treatment and outcome reported
July 24th, 2005
Investigators examine the influence of type 2 diabetes on the development, treatment, and outcomes of cancer in a recent issue of Nature Clinical Practice Oncology. "Although type 2 diabetes and cancer are major health concerns among the adult population, few studies have directly addressed the relationship between the two, or the impact of diabetes on cancer outcomes. Diabetes and hyperglycemia are associated with an elevated risk of developing pancreatic, liver, colon, breast, and endometrial cancer. "When treating cancer patients who have diabetes, clinicians must consider the cardiac, renal, and neurologic complications commonly associated...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2005-07-24)
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