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ASCO: Combo Antibody Therapy Effective for Melanoma

ASCO: Combo Antibody Therapy Effective for Melanoma

Findings from a phase I study of concurrent ipilimumab and nivolumab for advanced melanoma

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tied to Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Older individuals with nonmelanoma skin cancer seem to have a significantly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a Neurology study.

CLL study examines Obinutuzumab in reducing disease progression

Genetech announced results from CLL11, a Phase 3 study of obinutuzumab (GA101), comparing the combination of either obinutuzumab or Rituxan and chlorambucil to chlorambucil alone in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Idelalisib study evaluates CLL treatment on older patients

Gilead announced Phase 2 results for idelalisib, an oral inhibitor of PI3K delta in combination with rituximab for older patients with treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Connection between cancer diagnosis and bankruptcy

Connection between cancer diagnosis and bankruptcy

Findings show younger cancer patients are increasingly vulnerable to bankruptcy.

Nurse practitioners and doctors have differing perceptions of the NP role

Nurse practitioners and doctors have differing perceptions of the NP role

Research shows discrepancies in the way the role of nurse practitioners is viewed.

FDA approves Xofigo for advanced prostate cancer treatment

The FDA has approved Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride; Bayer) for the treatment of symptomatic late-stage castration-resistant prostate cancer with bone metastases.

Companion diagnostic to detect EGFR mutation associated with lung cancer approved by FDA

The cobas EGFR Mutation Test, a companion diagnostic for Tarceva, has been approved by the FDA to detect lung-cancer-related gene mutation.

Surgeon Variation Affects QoL After Prostatectomy

Surgeon Variation Affects QoL After Prostatectomy

Significant associations seen in men's urinary and sexual function based on surgeon performing radical prostatectomy.

Creative arts therapies up mental health for cancer patients

Creative arts therapies up mental health for cancer patients

Review shows significant reductions in anxiety, depression, pain; improved QoL during treatment

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