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Neoadjuvant nivolumab ‘promising’ in Merkel cell carcinoma
- Author:
- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: May 8, 2020
“To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine neoadjuvant anti-PD-1 therapy in MCC,” said lead author Suzanne Topalian, MD.
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Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: March 26, 2020
The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.
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Cancer care and COVID-19 in Seattle, the first U.S. epicenter
- Author:
- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: March 23, 2020
Experts in Seattle provide recommendations for treating cancer patients during the coronavirus pandemic....
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Disruptions in cancer care in the era of COVID-19
- Author:
- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: March 20, 2020
Oncologists must weigh the risks of undertreating cancer against the risks of exposing patients to SARS-CoV-2....
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Should routine colon cancer screening start at 45, not 50?
- Author:
- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: February 24, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO — Experts disagree over the age at which to start colorectal cancer screening.
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‘Real-world’ data show CAR T therapies are cost effective
- Author:
- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: December 13, 2019
ORLANDO – An analysis of Medicare claims data found that treatment with CAR T-cell therapy was associated with fewer hospitalizations and shorter...