Oncology
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Cancer patients unaware of their increased thrombosis risk
“These professionals are on the front line of the battle; they are among the first healthcare workers given the chance to suspect a clot and...
Conference Coverage
Bupivacaine following Mohs surgery reduces opioid use, study finds
Recent research has shown that Mohs micrographic surgeons have the highest rates of opioid prescribing of all dermatologists.
News
NeoChemo preserves rectum in half of patients with rectal cancer
Resections used to be standard, but chemoradiation followed by consolidation chemo is associated with higher rates or organ preservation.
News
Clozapine and cancer risk in schizophrenia patients: New data
The clozapine-related risk increase was specific to hematological malignancies only.
News
Experts urge stopping melanoma trial because of failure and harm
Immunotherapy combo fails in BRAF V60–mutated melanoma. Results suggest its time to abandon combination of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with BRAF and MEK...
Article
Ordering and Interpreting Precision Oncology Studies for Adults With Advanced Solid Tumors: A Primer
As technology enhances our understanding of relevant tumor biology, the therapeutic landscape for malignancy and our ability to find targetable...
Article
Leiomyosarcoma of the Penis: A Case Report and Re-Appraisal
Penile leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignancy that arises from smooth muscles, which can be from dartos fascia, erector pili in the skin covering the...
Article
Psychosocial Barriers and Their Impact on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Care in US Veterans: Tumor Board Model of Care
Individualizing care, and coordination of travel and lodging, contributed to high rates of hepatocellular carcinoma–specific therapy and improved...
News
Study shows link between dairy consumption and cancer
No association was found between dairy products and colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, or any other site-specific cancer.
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Ex–hospital porter a neglected giant of cancer research
An Indian immigrant who once emptied bedpans in a Boston hospital went on to become the “father of chemotherapy.”
