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Sharon Worcester

Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.

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Some leukemias detectable up to 16 years before diagnosis?

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 7, 2022

Sequencing analysis showed that even high-risk CLL subtypes precursor states may exist up to 16 years longer than previously thought.

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Pembro provides DFS benefit in early NSCLC

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 5, 2022

But more data are needed to understand the longer-term survival outcomes and the role of PD-L1 as a predictive marker for sensitivity to immune...

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‘Eye-opening’ experience on the other side of the hospital bed

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: April 5, 2022

“I spent many hours last week observing the practice of medicine while sitting at my mom’s hospital bedside and was reminded of some important...

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Cancer increases patients’ risk for cardiovascular deaths

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: March 16, 2022

The extent of the risk varied somewhat by cancer stage, time from diagnosis, and cancer type.

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FDA approves first PARP inhibitor for early
BRCA+ breast cancer

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: March 15, 2022

The PARP inhibitor olaparib (Lynparza) is now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in early...

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Complex link between gut microbiome and immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: March 8, 2022

Previous studies have identified the gut microbiome as “a potential biomarker of response as well as a therapeutic target” in melanoma and other...

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Weight-related GI cancer risks partly sex dependent

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: March 3, 2022

Obesity was significantly associated with rectal and liver cancer in men and colon cancer in both men and women.

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Lung cancer drug price trends cause alarm, highlight need for reform

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: March 1, 2022

Prescription oncology drugs may soon be unaffordable for most patients if the trends discovered in the present study continue.

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Variants of nine breast cancer genes associated with severe disease

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: February 24, 2022

Findings may potentially inform guidelines for gene panel testing. Breast cancer gene variants most often associated with triple-negative and/or...

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Post–COVID vaccine AHA cases raise eyebrows in Italy

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: February 17, 2022

Four cases of acquired hemophilia A that occurred following COVID-19 vaccinations in one Italian province could indicate “possible complications...

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Breast cancer now leading cause of cancer death in Black women

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: February 10, 2022

"Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than White women despite a lower risk of being diagnosed with the disease."

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Gum disease linked to colorectal cancer: COLDENT study

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: February 10, 2022

Previous research has linked periodontal disease to cardiovascular, respiratory, chronic kidney, and metabolic diseases.

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Global pediatric oncology workforce hit hard, but resilient amid pandemic

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: February 3, 2022

Half of participating institutions experienced staffing shortages that had a “major impact” on pediatric cancer care.

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Some U.S. women not getting ET for curable breast cancer

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: February 1, 2022

Half of breast cancer patients eligible for endocrine therapy are not receiving tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors.

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One in five female oncologists considering leaving academia, survey finds

Author:
Sharon Worcester
Publish date: January 26, 2022

“There are many indications that women are leaving medicine in disproportionately high numbers,” said Dr. Julie Silver.

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