Oncology
Feature
Medical school culinary medicine programs grow despite limited funding
As part of Dr. Marvasti’s program, students learn cooking fundamentals through chef demonstrations and hands-on practice – to teach students how...
Opinion
Update on high-grade vulvar interepithelial neoplasia
Treatment of high-grade vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia should be driven by the clinical characteristics of the vulvar lesions, patients’...
News
FDA grants accelerated approval for new treatment of female cancers
Eligible patients for mirvetuximab soravtansine include those with folate receptor alpha, chemo resistant ovarian, fallopian and peritoneal...
From the Journals
Fungi inside cancer cells: ‘A new and emerging hallmark’
Fungi were detected in all cancer types studied and were often intracellular.
From the Journals
Hiccups in patients with cancer often overlooked, undertreated
When poorly controlled, persistent hiccups can affect a patient's quality of life.
From the Journals
Buzz kill: Lung damage looks worse in pot smokers
Emphysema was significantly more common among smokers (75%) than among nonsmokers, a new study finds.
From the Journals
Analysis affirms that giving birth protects against endometrial cancer
Researchers found that more live births has a protective effect on the risk of endometrial cancer, even when accounting for other risk factors.
From the Journals
ICI combinations show survival benefit in advanced renal cancer
Authors of a systematic review suggest ICI combinations should be available worldwide as first-line treatment for advanced renal cancer.
Conference Coverage
How AI is, or will soon be, relevant in radiation oncology
Radiation oncologists at ASTRO 2022 discuss practical applications of AI, and new research findings.
From the Journals
Chronic stress, especially race related, may hasten cancer death
High allostatic load was associated with an 80% increased risk of cancer death among all study participants.
Guidelines
First recommendations for cancer screening in myositis issued
The guideline, based on data from a systematic review and meta-analysis and on consensus from an international team of experts and patients,...