Oncology
Conference Coverage
CAR T cells home in on HER2 in advanced sarcomas
ATLANTA – A teenage girl with advanced osteosarcoma has had a durable complete remission after receiving CAR T cells targeted to HER2.
Conference Coverage
Whole-genome sequencing demonstrates clinical relevance
GLASGOW – A study comparing whole-genome sequencing (WGS) with fluorescence in situ hybridization showed that the WGS was reliable and clinically...
Article
Aspirin for primary prevention: USPSTF recommendations for CVD and colorectal cancer
Patient age, baseline cardiovascular disease risk, bleeding risk, and personal preference regarding aspirin use are key to decision making. A...
Outcomes Research in Review
Androgen Deprivation Therapy Combined with Radiation in High-Risk Prostate Cancer . . . How Long Do We Go?
Conference Coverage
Financial toxicity may be common in gynecologic cancer patients
HONOLULU – A small survey suggests financial toxicity may be common among gynecologic cancer patients starting a new line of treatment.
Clinical Communication
‘Difficult’ discussions reduced anxiety, depression in life-limiting cancer patients
However, there was no difference versus controls in goal-concordant care or peacefulness at end of life.
News
ASCO publishes new guideline for treatment, follow-up of early-stage colorectal cancer
The multidisciplinary, multinational panel identified and reviewed previous guidelines from 12 different developers to create the new ASCO...
Conference Coverage
Myeloma therapies raise cardiovascular risks
WASHINGTON – The proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib increases risk for heart failure, and thalidomide analogs increase the risk for venous...
News
Barriers to CAR T use in the spotlight at first European meeting
European approvals of CAR T-cell therapy are prompting a closer look at economic issues, outcomes data, and future directions.
News
President Trump calls for end to HIV/AIDS, pediatric cancer
Health care was addressed in speech more focused on immigration, a nod to unity, honoring vets, and featuring Congressional women dressed in white...