Oncology
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New ESC cardio-oncology guideline aims to reduce cardiotoxicity
A “very strong theme throughout the guideline is risk assessment, and the fact that that risk is dynamic.”
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Shortened radiotherapy for endometrial cancer looks safe, questions remain
Early toxicity results are encouraging, but long-term efficacy and safety remain unknown.
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Hydroquinone, found in skin-lightening agents worldwide, linked with increased skin cancer risk
“The magnitude of the risk was surprising,” one of the study authors said.
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Checkpoint inhibitor combos show promise in advanced RCC
Authors of a systematic review suggest the combinations should be widely available as first-line treatment.
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Men at higher risk than are women for many cancers: Why?
The difference can only partly be explained by risky behaviors and carcinogenic exposure.
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Nearly 30% of U.S. cancer deaths linked to smoking
Getting more people to screen for lung cancer in the United States is also important, given that only 6.6% of eligible people in 2019 received...
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At-home test for oral/throat cancer launched in U.S.
It is not covered by medical insurance, and is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Time to pull back on postsurgery radiation in breast cancer?
Prospective Dutch study suggests no harm in de-escalating therapy in cT1-2N1 patients.
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In America, cancer patients endure debt on top of disease
“It’s crippling. Even if someone survives the cancer, they often can’t shake the debt.”
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Oncologists often misinterpret posttreatment HNSCC scan details
Study contends that discrepancies could threaten patient outcomes by obscuring true level of response.
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Thyroid autoimmunity linked to cancer, but screening not advised
While disorders such as Graves’ disease may double the odds of tumors, the overall risk remains low.