Oncology
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Symptoms, not pelvic exams, pick up most endometrial cancer recurrences
The findings speak to the anxiety of shifting to telemedicine during COVID-19.
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Complex surgery 10 times more likely with some ovarian tumors
Imaging, tumor subtype predict debulking success in advanced ovarian cancer.
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FDA approves new immunotherapy combo for metastatic melanoma
Approval is based on findings that show median progression-free survival of 10.1 months.
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Adverse skin effects of cancer immunotherapy reviewed
“The desirable, immune-mediated oncologic response is often achieved at the cost of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that may potentially...
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Untargeted CT scans leads to overdiagnoses in lung cancer
The dangers of overdiagnosis are counterintuitive, but real.
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What’s the future of microbiome therapies in C. diff, cancer?
Preventive treatments for C. diff recurrence are in phase 3 trials, and oncologists are investigating microbiome-based differences in...
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Excess weight over lifetime hikes risk for colorectal cancer
Previous studies may have underestimated the risk for CRC because they have looked at excess weight at a single point.
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Ways to lessen toxic effects of chemo in older adults
Three recent high-quality randomized trials evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
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Cancer increases patients’ risk for cardiovascular deaths
The extent of the risk varied somewhat by cancer stage, time from diagnosis, and cancer type.
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FDA approves first PARP inhibitor for early
BRCA+ breast cancer
