Oncology
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Can too much sleep raise the risk of cancer?
A sleep duration of 6-8 hours for men and 6-9 hours for women “may be the safest” regarding cancer incidence and mortality risk among Japanese...
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Autoimmune disease linked to better late-stage breast cancer survival
Retrospective data hint at antitumor activity, but other explanations are possible
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Breast cancer deaths take a big dip because of new medicines
Research model suggests a 58% overall mortality decline in 2019 from metastatic breast cancer.
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A fish tale? More on that seafood, melanoma study
“I wouldn’t encourage anyone to change their fish consumption habits just because of this paper.”
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AGA issues position statements on reducing CRC burden
Some changes are already underway, but it will “take a village” to get to 80% screening rates, including national resources and approaches.
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Promising treatment option for incurable lung cancer described as ‘significant’
Investigators suggest this combo should be standard therapy for NSCLC going forward.
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Acetaminophen linked to diminished response to immunotherapy in cancer
“Commonly used medications may have a larger impact on the efficacy and toxicity of immune checkpoint blockade than historically seen with...
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Esophageal cancer screening isn’t for everyone: Study
A new cost-effectiveness analysis study suggests that the optimal endoscopic screening strategy for esophageal adenocarcinoma varies by race and...
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‘Great optimism’ greets immunotherapy responses in dMMR rectal cancer
Study treating dMMR rectal cancer with PD-1 blockade therapy showed elimination of tumors after 6 months, enabling omission of surgery, radiation...
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Pseudocirrhosis in breast cancer may signal liver metastases
A better understanding of this common comorbidity could lead to better management and treatment.
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Excess weight may ward off infection in breast cancer treatment
The study demonstrated significantly less frequent and less severe neutropenia in overweight and obese patients.