Oncology
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Real-world data for immunotherapy-treated NSCLC found robust
Endpoints seen among patients treated with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in real-world settings were consistent within data sets and similar to those...
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BRCA2 mutations linked to childhood NHL
Survivors of childhood non-Hodgkin may be at significantly increased risk for breast, ovarian, prostate, and other BRCA2-associated cancers.
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Depression, anxiety among elderly breast cancer survivors linked to increased opioid use, death
Among 10,452 breast cancer survivors prescribed adjuvant endocrine therapy, those with mental health comorbidities were 33% more likely to use...
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Lymphoma risk prompts FDA recall of Allergan’s textured breast implants
The FDA asked Allergan to recall six brands of textured breast implants and expanders because of the lymphoma risk they pose.
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Hurricanes delay RT, worsening survival of NSCLC
Patients undergoing definitive radiotherapy during a declaration of hurricane disaster had a 21-day longer radiation treatment duration and were...
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Colorectal cancer diagnoses still moving up in younger adults, with no sign of plateau
Incidence increased from 10% to 12% over a decade in the analysis of a large U.S. cancer registry.
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Gaps in patient-provider survivorship communication persist
Over a recent 5-year period, there was little change in the percentages of patients who reported not having any detailed discussion with providers...
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Risk of atrial fibrillation 900% higher with cancer
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Increased cancer death linked to radioactive iodine therapy
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Partners in Oncology Care: Coordinated Follicular Lymphoma Management
Four case examples illustrate the important role of multidisciplinary medical care for the optimal long-term care of patients with follicular...
