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In duodenal neuroendocrine tumors, resection technique matters
SAN DIEGO – Recurrence was less likely with a deeper resection technique.
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NGS comparable to FC for minimal residual disease assessment
NEW ORLEANS – NGS of peripheral blood proved at least as effective as flow cytometry for assessing MRD in children and young adults with B-ALL who...
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Low-dose chemo feasible for older, frail patients with advanced gastroesophageal cancer
The lowest dose of oxaliplatin and capecitabine proved noninferior to two higher doses in a study of older and frail patients with advanced...
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Lenalidomide may reduce risk of progression from SMM to MM
At 3 years, the rate of progression-free survival was 91% in patients with smoldering multiple myeloma who were randomized to lenalidomide and 66...
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Diet linked to lower risk of death from breast cancer
A balanced, low-fat diet was associated with a 21% lower risk of death from breast cancer in a randomized study.
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TVEC may improve response rates in nonmetastatic TNBC
ATLANTA – Adding TVEC to neoadjuvant chemotherapy improved pCR rates in patients with nonmetastatic TNBC in a phase...
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QOL concerns prompt second-line therapy in children with ITP
NEW ORLEANS – Quality of life was the most common reason for starting second-line therapy in a cohort of children with immune thrombocytopenia.
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Robotic and lap surgery achieve similar negative margins for rectal resection
BALTIMORE – An analysis of 7,616 cases shows that robotic and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer achieve similar results.
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Baseline imaging recommended in all Merkel cell carcinoma patients
CHICAGO – New data emphasize the need for routine baseline scans in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
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Pilot program trains residents in telemedicine
WASHINGTON – Residents said their telephone visits allowed them to build rapport with patients.
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Subclinical hypothyroidism may be associated with increased cancer risks
LOS ANGELES – One of the findings includes a possible protective effect from untreated hypothyroidism against...