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Oncology/Hematology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in oncology/hematology.

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Cryobiopsy and Forceps Biopsy Go Head-to-Head for Diagnosing Lung Lesions

When added to needle aspiration, one method yielded better samples for molecular testing in NSCLC

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More Evidence Linking ADT for Prostate Cancer to Adverse Neurocognitive Effects

Meta-analysis shows increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, depression

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Vaccine 'Promising' for Delaying Relapse in KRAS-Mutated Pancreatic Cancer, CRC

T-cell response linked to 86% reduced risk of relapse, death

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Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Shows Benefit for Progressing Stroke

Urgent anticoagulation with argatroban shows no bleeding downside in EASE trial

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Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestation

Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians

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FDA Leaders' Vaccination Warning; Michael Bolton's Brain Tumor; JN.1 Now Dominant

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Collaboration Between Local Oncologists and Academia Is Crucial

Greater partnerships can optimize cancer care outcomes

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Language Minimizing Adverse Events; HPV and Thyroid Cancer; Ultrasound Bras

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

MeCo Score May Predict Metastatic Progression in Breast Cancer

Seeing whether it can predict response to antifibrotic therapies is next step

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U.S. Rep's Death Medical Negligence? FDA Investigates GLPs; Fingerprint Mammograms

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Study Assuages Fears of Pancreatic Cancer Risk With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Researchers looked at 7-year patient data

Axi-Cel Shows Durable Responses, Prolongs Overall Survival in Older LBCL Patients

Our panel discusses findings from the ZUMA-12 study and the ZUMA-7 study

Daratumumab Added to Standard Therapy Improves PFS in Multiple Myeloma

Subcutaneous administration of the anti-CD38 antibody also made for easier dosing

Liso-Cel a Potential New CAR-T Option for High-Risk R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Study results show impressive efficacy, favorable safety profile in the second line

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Futile Immunotherapy for Cancer Grows More Common

Occurs most often at non-academic and low-volume centers

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Combination Shows Promise in Metastatic ESR1-Mutant Breast Cancer

Durable responses with lasofoxifene plus abemaciclib in post-CDK4/6 inhibitor setting

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Paramagnetic Seeds: An Effective Option for Breast Lesion Localization

Study finds seeds-SPIO combo compares favorably with guidewire-SPIO for breast-conserving surgery

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Lessons From the Chemotherapy Shortages: Invest in Generics

We need more sustainable solutions to ensure treatment access

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Cancer Patients Face Frightening Delays in Treatment Approvals

"For them to take weeks -- up to months -- to provide an authorization is ridiculous"

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Gene Therapy for Hemophilia Becomes a Reality

Uptake of new options for hemophilia A and B has been a bit slow

Financial Toxicity Among Single Mothers With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Diagnosis coupled with financial burden makes for a difficult situation, but help is out there

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Another CAR-T Warning; 'Sweet' Cancer Test; 'Molecular Jackhammer' Blows Up Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Testosterone for Hypogonadism Cleared So Far of Prostate Cancer Risk

No excess high-grade or overall prostate cancer risk in TRAVERSE with 33 months of follow-up

Chemo-Free Quadruplet Promising as Initial Treatment in DLBCL

Approach could allow for a response-adapted reduction of CHOP

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Mind of the 'Maestro': Inside the Head of Leonard Bernstein

Psychiatrist and concert pianist Richard Kogan, MD, on the great composer's complex inner life

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Longer Letermovir Prophylaxis Reduced Risk of Cytomegalovirus Infection After HSCT

Randomized study showed extending prophylaxis from 100 to 200 days was effective and safe

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Significant Left Nasal Obstruction Finally Diagnosed After 2 Years

Nonspecific presentation impedes early diagnosis of rare indolent tumor in older man

Tisa-Cel Yields Durable Responses in R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Our panel of experts discuss 3-year findings from the phase II ELARA study

SABCS 2023 Highlights Open the Door for More Key Data in 2024

Virginia Kaklamani, MD, discusses this year's sessions of interest and looks ahead to next year

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Mammo Responsibility Ups Screening; Opioids for Cancer Pain? Ignored Signs of CRC

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Can JAK Inhibition Help Overcome Lenalidomide Resistance in Myeloma?

Early-phase experience with ruxolitinib suggests potential role in relapsed/refractory disease

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Homelessness Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes Among Veterans

However, all-cause mortality rates in lung, colon cancer lower versus other healthcare settings

Responses to Mosunetuzumab in Follicular Lymphoma Remain Durable at 3 Years

Bispecific antibody also shows high response rates in frontline setting

Positive Results for Odronextamab in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL

But experts aren't sure where it would fit in with currently approved bispecifics

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'Curable': A Case for Precision of Language

Patients need a clear description of their prognosis

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Psilocybin May Help Ease Depression in Cancer Patients

In small trial, half had early remission of depressive symptoms after psilocybin-assisted therapy

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National Database Study Finds Higher Risk for Barrett鈥檚 Esophagus in IBD

But no greater chance of BE-tied malignancy for these patients

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The 'Before and After': An Eye Surgeon's Unexpected Finding

There are a few possible diagnoses in patient with headaches, blurred vision, but one stands out

FDA APPROVED enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) + pembrolizumab (Keytruda) over a computer rendering of bladder cancer.

FDA Approves New First-Line Standard of Care in Bladder Cancer

Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab doubled survival as compared with chemotherapy

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JAK1 Inhibitor Shows 'Remarkable' Activity in T-Cell Lymphoma

Phase II findings on golidocitinib will form the basis of an accelerated approval application

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