Oncology
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Are head-to-head cancer drug trials rigged?
“We found it sobering that this practice is so common.”
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Barrett’s esophagus: AGA screening update ‘goes above and beyond’
New American Gastroenterological Association document suggests dropping GERD as a prerequisite for screening, among other advice statements.
News
Life-threatening adverse events in liver cancer less frequent with ICI therapy
While tyrosine kinase inhibitors were found to be associated with more serious adverse events, both treatments had similar toxic effects.
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Lung cancer treatment combo may be effective after ICI failure
Phase 2 trial offers hope of a chemotherapy-free option for patients with advanced NSCLC.
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Hormone therapy didn’t increase recurrence or mortality in women treated for breast cancer
Recurrence was increased with vaginal hormone therapy among those taking aromatase inhibitors.
Commentary
Five things most physicians don’t know about radiation oncology
We’re dedicated to showing that patients may get the same benefit from less and less radiation.
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Marital status plays modest role in gastric cancer overall survival
“Separated patients might be more likely to experience financial difficulties [and] emotional loss.”
Conference Coverage
The shifting sands of lung cancer screening
Studies find encouraging trends of stage shifting and minority screening, but more work remains.
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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Risky business: Most cancer drugs don’t reach the market
The fact that 8% were withdrawn ... “elicits the question of how the approval process can be improved to avoid ineffective or harmful drugs from...
