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Hepatic infusion pumps: New enthusiasm for an old technology
The response with the pump is “clearly superior” to systemic treatment, according to the author a new study.
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Immunotherapy Combo Wins Big on PFS in First-Line Mets CRC
The findings of a new study indicate that nivolumab plus ipilimumab should really be “a new standard,” a medical oncologist says.
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Radiation Oncologists Fight for Payment Reform Amid Cuts
Over the past decade, radiation oncologists have seen a 23% drop in Medicare reimbursement for...
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FDA Rejects GI Cancer Drug Over Manufacturing Issues
Zolbetuximab was under priority review as the first agent specifically for locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or...
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Magnetic Seeds or Guidewires for Breast Cancer Localization?
Paramagnetic seeds work just as well as standard guidewires and are easier to use.
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Pregnancy safe after BRCA-mutated breast cancer
Although pregnancy after breast cancer is considered safe in general, little data exist for BRCA carriers.
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Oncotype Score Helps Avoid Unnecessary Radiation in DCIS
Using a gene test to guide radiation decisions may reduce overtreatment in ductal carcinoma in situ.
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When to skip regional nodal radiation in breast cancer
“Based on the data, it’s a reasonable conclusion that radiotherapy can be avoided.”
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ASCO details how to manage ongoing cancer drug shortage
“This guidance document aims to support clinicians, as they navigate the complexities of treatment planning amid the drug shortage.”
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FDA OKs new agent to block chemotherapy-induced neutropenia
Efbemalenograstim has been approved by the FDA to combat infections in adults being treated for nonmyeloid cancers.
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Surgery is falling out of favor in rectal cancer
“This case series shows that rectal cancer is increasingly being managed medically,” the authors said.
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Low vitamin D linked to paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy
These results also “suggest that vitamin D supplementation in patients with lower levels of vitamin D may reduce peripheral neuropathy ...”
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This tool can predict recurrence in rectal cancer watchful waiting
This validation study confirms that the Immunoscore biopsy “is an independent parameter predicting time to recurrence” and can help physicians and...
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Stripped privileges: An alarming precedent for community oncologists?
The outcome, some community oncologists say, could set a new precedent in how far large health care organizations will go to take their patients...
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FDA OKs ivosidenib for IDH1-mutated myelodysplastic syndromes
For adults with a rare form of myelodysplastic syndromes, the FDA has approved a targeted therapy called ivosidenib.