Oncology
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Evidence builds for bariatric surgery’s role in cancer prevention
LAS VEGAS – Some patients are trying to reduce their future risk for cancer with the procedure.
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CAR T cells produce complete responses in T-cell malignancies
ORLANDO – There were no cases of severe cytokine release syndrome or severe neurotoxicity reported with the anti-CD5 chimeric antigen receptor T...
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Survival data reported from largest CAR T trial in B-cell lymphoma
ORLANDO – Progression-free survival results were best among complete responders and patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma or...
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New guideline provides recommendations for radiation therapy of basal cell, squamous cell cancers
The task force reviewed studies of adults with nonmetastatic invasive BCC or cSCC that were published between May 1998 and June 2018
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New evidence further supports starting CRC screening at age 45
SAN ANTONIO – American Cancer Society recommendation to lower starting age for colorectal cancer screening receives new support from a U.S....
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Study halted; ‘hyperprogression’ seen with nivolumab for R/R PTCL
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Myeloma patients over age 70 can benefit from auto-HC transplant
ORLANDO – Researchers said all myeloma patients should be referred a transplant center, regardless of age.
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Bispecific CAR T-cells yield high response rate in relapsed/refractory myeloma
ORLANDO – Duration of response, manageable safety support further investigation of dual-targeted strategy, according to investigator.
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High complete response rate seen with novel CAR-T for myeloma
ORLANDO – A CAR T product targeting B-cell maturation antigen, one of several in development, was associated with a 100% overall response rate.
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Women experience more chemoradiotherapy toxicity in rectal cancer
Women experience significantly higher rates of leukopenia and diarrhea from rectal cancer chemoradiotherapy than men do.
