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Sacubitril/Valsartan Curbs Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy

Benefit shown in trial of patients flagged for high risk of cardiotoxicity

Nov 20, 2024
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Small Benefit, Persistent Toxic Risk With Adjuvant Anthracycline in Breast Cancer

Time for "long goodbye" to the "burning red devil," say editorialists

Nov 19, 2024
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Big Comeback for Myeloma Drug; DIY Cancer Therapy; Gut Clues to Bladder Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Nov 15, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Year in Review: Early Breast Cancer

USPSTF screening recommendations, broader indication for ribociclib, OS win for pembrolizumab

Nov 12, 2024
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FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery

ProSense device would be indicated with adjuvant endocrine therapy for some low-risk patients

Nov 08, 2024
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'Dawson's Creek' Star Has Cancer; Radiotherapy Tattoos; Case of 'Petticoat' Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Nov 08, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Watch for Psoriasis After Cancer Immunotherapy, Study Says

PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors singled out for association

Nov 07, 2024
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Is It Really Cancer? More Concerns About Accelerated Approval; Metformin and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Nov 01, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Early Smoking Cessation After Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Better Survival

Largest survival benefit observed in patients who entered a cessation program within 6 months

Oct 31, 2024
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'Converging' Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Breast Cancer

Large cohort study showed cancer risk increased with exposure to fine particulate matter

Oct 30, 2024
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Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment; Insights Into HPV in Men; Exercise and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Oct 25, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Survival in Aggressive Breast Cancer

Study also showed that patients were more likely to receive timely treatment

Oct 24, 2024
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Diet and Prostate Cancer; TTFields OK'd for NSCLC; Cancer Studies Retracted

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Oct 18, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Absolute risk remains low, however

Oct 17, 2024
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