Oncology
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Ways to lessen toxic effects of chemo in older adults
Three recent high-quality randomized trials evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
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As predicted: jump in metastatic prostate cancer diagnoses
Concerns over unnecessary prostatectomies took precedence over the benefits of screening for early high-risk disease.
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Burden of thyroid cancer: Substantial and increasing
Of 19 countries, 13 showed an average annual percentage increase in incidence rates.
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Cancer increases patients’ risk for cardiovascular deaths
The extent of the risk varied somewhat by cancer stage, time from diagnosis, and cancer type.
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FDA approves first PARP inhibitor for early
BRCA+ breast cancer
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Registry data support lowering CRC screening age to 45
Existing research gaps on the rates of younger-onset colorectal neoplasia need to be addressed to support these recommendations.
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Can green tea extract protect against colorectal adenomas?
Green tea extract taken over 3 years was well tolerated but had no significant effects, according to the results of a large randomized controlled...
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AGA Clinical Practice Guidelines: Systemic HCC therapy
New therapies offer plenty of options, but evidence is sparse.
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Heavy drinking in your 20s has lasting impact on cancer risk
People generally do not expect their heavy drinking in early adulthood to affect their cancer risk many years later.
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Radioactive iodine shows no benefit in low-risk thyroid cancer
The study’s take-home message for clinicians should be to “stop systematic radioiodine ablation administration in low-risk thyroid cancer patients...