Allo-HCT With Unrelated Donor Tied to Better Outcomes in AML
In active AML, outcomes superior for allo-HCT with unrelated donor than for cord blood transplantation
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ASCO: Survival Up With Ribociclib in Advanced Breast Cancer
OS longer for premenopausal patients receiving ribociclib in addition to endocrine therapy.
Young Male Adults Have Lower Cancer Burden Than Women
Incidence of all invasive cancers decreased among men aged 20 to 49 years, increased in women.
ASCO: Low-Dose Chemotherapy Benefits Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer
Elderly, frail receiving 60 percent of oxaliplatin/capecitabine dose have noninferior PFS, less toxicity.
ASCO: Pembrolizumab Noninferior to Chemo in Advanced Gastric Cancer
For patients with PD-L1 combined positive score of ≥10, pembrolizumab prolongs overall survival.
Guidelines Updated for Radiotherapy After Prostatectomy
Updates include adjuvant radiotherapy for patients with adverse pathologic findings, hormonal therapies.
Mammogram Benefits Seen as More Important Than Harms
Perception varies by knowledge of latest recommendations, date of last mammogram.
Higher Surgical Volume May Improve Outcomes in Cervical Cancer
Findings show radical hysterectomy at high-volume centers tied to better survival in early cervical cancer.
US Lawmakers Deem WHO Opioid Guidelines Too Lax
Organization claims guidelines influenced by people with financial ties to Purdue Pharma.
Access to Care Worse for Sexual-Minority Cancer Survivors
Sexual-minority women with access deficits have increased odds of poor physical, mental quality of life.
Cancer Screening Less Likely Among Current Smokers
Findings based on guideline-based screening for breast, prostate, colorectal cancer.
Quitting Smoking Lowers Risk for Bladder Cancer Postmenopause
Significant drop seen in first 10 years of cessation, continues to decrease as cessation time increases.
US Incidence of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer on the Rise
More marked increases in incidence observed from 2006 to 2013 than from 1973 to 2006.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Cancer Diagnosis in Women
Increased odds ratios for cancer observed in different categories of OSA for women, not men.
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Increasing in Younger Adults
Despite overall decline or stabilization, increase seen for young adults in some high-income countries.
Skin Cancer Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial: The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
Clinical trial focusing on herditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
Clinical Trial: Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy
Clinical trial focusing on spectral diagnosis. Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy
Clinical Trial: Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC
Clinical trial focusing on electronic brachytherapy. Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC
Clinical Trial: Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer
Clinical trial focusing on epidermal micrografts. Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer
Clinical Trial: Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project
Clinical trial focusing on Mohs surgery project. Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project
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