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Oncology/Hematology

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No Survival Gain With Preoperative CRT Plus Perioperative Chemo for Gastric Cancer

— But combination may be appropriate for shrinking tumors before surgery

12 Hrs Ago
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Another Win for Antibody-Drug Conjugate in HER2+ Breast Cancer With Brain Mets

Second-line T-DXd best option in patients with and without intracranial activity, experts says

Sep 14, 2024
Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

Also in TTHealthWatch: time from approval to reimbursement for new drugs

Sep 14, 2024
No PFS Benefit With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Rechallenge in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Data support that ICI rechallenge should be discouraged in patients with advanced RCC

Sep 13, 2024
Cancer Diagnoses Still Lagging; Cancer and Family Health; New Type of Lung Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 12, 2024
No PFS Benefit With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Rechallenge in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Data support that ICI rechallenge should be discouraged in patients with advanced RCC

Cancer Diagnoses Still Lagging; Cancer and Family Health; New Type of Lung Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Oncology/Hematology Case Studies

Middle-Age Man Presents With Necrotizing Mass on Nose

Rare condition can be deadly without early diagnosis and treatment

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Significant Left Nasal Obstruction Finally Diagnosed After 2 Years

Nonspecific presentation impedes early diagnosis of rare indolent tumor in older man

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After Chemo, Breast Cancer Patient Develops Two Malignant Neoplasms

Be aware of the potential for secondary malignancy in relation to LCH diagnosis, researchers urge

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How a California Oncologist Making $850k Spends Money

See the breakdown of this physician's weekly budget, from eating out to sailing lessons

Sep 12, 2024
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Second Malignancy Risk With CAR T-Cell Therapy on Par With Other Treatments

Incidence almost identical to that with standard cancer treatment in randomized trials

Sep 11, 2024
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Antibody Drug-Conjugate Shows Promising Activity in Extensive-Stage SCLC

Objective response rate was 55% with 12-mg/kg ifinatamab deruxtecan

Sep 11, 2024
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Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors

"This is sort of the dirty underbelly of the current healthcare environment," an oncologist said

Sep 11, 2024
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Added Plinabulin Boosts OS as Later-Line Treatment for EGFR Wild-Type NSCLC

However, plinabulin plus docetaxel still "not ready for prime time," expert says

Sep 10, 2024
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MET Inhibitor Increases Osimertinib Activity in EGFR+ Advanced NSCLC

Absolute improvement of almost 30%, doubling of duration of response with savolitinib

Sep 10, 2024
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Did U.S. Government Play a Role in Remote Tribe's Widespread Illness and Cancer?

Toxins are embedded in the soil, but no one can say what has caused such widespread illness

Sep 10, 2024
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Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS Versus Neoadjuvant-Only Nivolumab in NSCLC

Two-trial analysis shows about a 40% decreased risk of disease recurrence or death

Sep 09, 2024
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Study Supports Lactated Ringer Solution for Fluid Resuscitation in SCD

For patients with vaso-occlusive episodes, lactated Ringer was better than normal saline

Sep 09, 2024
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Ivonescimab Tops Pembrolizumab in PD-L1-Positive, Advanced NSCLC

Novel agent nearly halved risk of progression as first-line therapy in phase III trial

Sep 09, 2024
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Kate Middleton Reaches Cancer Treatment Milestone

Princess of Wales says she will return to some public duties

Sep 09, 2024
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Novel Drugs Boost Immunotherapy Activity in Resectable Lung Cancer

Add-on ADC, monoclonal antibody consistently increase pCR versus PD-1 inhibitor plus chemotherapy

Sep 09, 2024
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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

Also in TTHealthWatch: beta-blockers after MI

Sep 07, 2024
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Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
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