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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
A photo of a female dermatologist examining the psoriasis on her male patient’s elbow.
AI Colonoscopies: More Benign Lesion Removals, Potentially Higher Costs

At scale, the benefits of AI-assisted colonoscopy may not always outweigh the costs

Oct 31, 2024
ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Low-Volume Bowel Prep Matches Standard for Inpatient Colonoscopy

Patients also found MoviPrep to be more tolerable and were more willing to repeat it

Oct 29, 2024
ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Blood Test for CRC Screening Lags Behind Other Options in Cost-Effectiveness Study

Fewer cancers, cancer deaths prevented; higher cost per quality-year saved

Oct 28, 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.
How Do Younger People Fare With Stool Tests for CRC Screening?

Retrospective study answers questions raised in shift to screening at age 45

Oct 21, 2024
 A photo of a fecal immunochemical test lying on a plastic envelope.
Some Cancers Occur More Frequently in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Bladder, brain, and cervical cancer risks were higher in people with MS

Oct 09, 2024
A computer rendering of nerve cells.
Good News for CAR-T Therapy; Liquid Biopsy Progress; Anti-Psychotic for Brain Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Oct 04, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Tripled in 45-49 Age Group

Rates rose after USPSTF recommendation, but increase was uneven

Oct 03, 2024
A computer rendering of a colorectal polyp.
Cancer Treatment Ups CV Risk; Therapy's Next Big Thing; Nude Photos Settlement

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 26, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Novel Agent Effective for Cancer Wasting Disorder

Cancer patients with cachexia added needed pounds with GDF-15 antibody

Sep 18, 2024
ESMO over a photo of Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.
Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Sep 07, 2024
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Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
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