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Better monitoring of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity needed
“Providing treating oncologists with a timely opportunity to alter therapy or providing patients with support, guidance, and earlier access to...
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Prostate cancer drug shortage leaves some with uncertainty
The therapy lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan will remain in limited supply until the drug’s manufacturer can ramp up production.
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Silicone-based film for radiation dermatitis: It works, so why isn’t it used?
Use of the film significantly reduced the incidence of grade 2 or 3 radiation dermatitis in a study of women with breast cancer.
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FDA expands abemaciclib use in high-risk early breast cancer
The new expansion removes the Ki-67 testing requirement.
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Efanesoctocog alfa treatment: ‘Victory’ over hemophilia A
In a phase 3 study of patients with severe hemophilia A, a new factor VIII injection given weekly prevented almost all bleeding episodes.
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Black patients less likely to receive opioids for advanced cancer
Black patients were more likely to undergo urine drug screening despite being less likely to receive any opioids for pain management.
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Difficulty fitting family into career: Female oncologists
In a survey of female oncologists, 95% said their career plans were at least somewhat associated with the timing of when to start a family.
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FDA OKs zanubrutinib for CLL or SLL
Zanubrutinib for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma has been greenlighted by the FDA.
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Health risks low for children exposed in utero to cancer and chemo
Treatment decisions should take into account the diagnosis and prognosis of the mother, the gestational age of the fetus, and the potential...
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Study of beliefs about what causes cancer sparks debate
The authors set out to evaluate “the patterns of beliefs about cancer among people who believed in conspiracies, rejected the COVID-19 vaccine, or...
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Multiple myeloma diagnosed more via emergency care during COVID
While trying to avoid COVID-19 infection, patients ultimately diagnosed with multiple myeloma may have delayed interactions with healthcare...
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Link between PCOS and increased risk of pancreatic cancer?
“These data suggest some individuals may have unknown metabolic derangements that may underlie the development of both conditions.”
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FDA OKs selpercatinib for adults with RET-fusion+ solid tumors
In 2020, selpercatinib received accelerated approval for lung and thyroid RET-positive tumors.
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FDA OKs sodium thiosulfate injection to reduce ototoxicity risk in children with cancer
“Historically, there have been no approved treatments for preventing cisplatin-induced hearing loss.”
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Date with adult model leads to testicular cancer diagnosis
Ms. Grace suggests that sexual intimacy offers an opportunity for noting physical changes.