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Controlled hyperthermia: Novel treatment of BCCs without surgery continues to be refined
A novel, noninvasive technique of controlled hyperthermia and mapping protocol designed to help clinicians with margin assessment and treatment of...
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Adherence to cancer prevention guidance linked with reduced breast cancer recurrence, death risk
The study population included patients diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and HER2-positive breast cancer.
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ASCO updates treatment guidelines for anxiety and depression
Since the last guidelines were published, screening and assessment for depression and anxiety have improved, and a large new evidence base has...
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Cancer pain declines with cannabis use
Lower use of other meds was also seen in patients who used cannabis.
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The next big thing in cancer research
Despite significant progress, there is still a lot of work to do.
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Prostate biopsies a laughing (gas) matter?
“At levels of less than 50%, patients respond normally to verbal commands and maintain normal airway reflexes.”
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Panel backs limited new olaparib use in prostate cancer
The ODAC panel voted 11 to 1 in favor of a restricted expansion.
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First guideline for treating oligometastatic NSCLC
An increasing number of radiation oncologists and multidisciplinary teams are now using local therapy beyond palliative care for these patients....
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Better monitoring of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity needed
“Providing treating oncologists with a timely opportunity to alter therapy or providing patients with support, guidance, and earlier access to...
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Repeated CTs in childhood linked with increased cancer risk
Children exposed to four or more CT scans at or before age 6 years had the highest risk for cancer.