Moderate, Severe Depressive Symptoms Common in Lung Cancer
Patients with severe depressive symptoms also report feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, traumatic stress.
Daily Oncology News
Cancer Tied to Higher Risk for Deadly Stroke
Cancers of the breast, prostate, or colorectum most commonly associated with fatal strokes.
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
Evidence Supports Outpatient Management of Some Children With AML Undergoing Intensive Chemotherapy
Although prolonged periods of neutropenia are common following induction and intensification of chemotherapy, this study showed that pediatric patients with AML can be safely managed in the outpatient setting after resolution of neutropenia.
High Use of Oncology Nurse Navigators Showed Similar Clinical Outcomes for White, Nonwhite Patients with DLBCL
Although previous population-based studies have shown worse clinical outcomes for minority patients with DLBCL compared with white patients, this study reported no differences in PFS and OS were seen between the 2 groups.
Receipt of Surgery for Early NSCLC Varies by County
25 percent absolute difference found between lowest, highest surgery receipt-rate counties in Massachusetts.
First-Line Osimertinib May Up Survival in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC
For previously untreated disease, overall survival longer with osimertinib versus comparator EGFR-TKIs.
Deep Learning Models Can Help Interpret Chest Radiographs
Models developed to detect pneumothorax, opacity, nodule or mass, fracture on frontal chest radiographs.
Permanent Hair Dye Use Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Significantly increased risk seen in black women; risk also increased with application of dye to others.
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
Aspirin use three or more times per week tied to reduced all-cause, cancer, GI cancer, CRC mortality.
Polatuzumab Vedotin for Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
In phase 2 analyses, patients receiving polatuzumab vedotin experienced improved overall and progression-free survival compared with patients in the control arm.
Bridging Therapy Prior to CAR-T Is Not Recommended for All Patients With Lymphoma
Researchers noted that bridging while awaiting CAR-T manufacturing may not be appropriate for all patients, and in some cases, bridging was associated with worse PFS and OS.
Treatment With PI3K Inhibitors Is Associated With a Number of Adverse Events and Toxicities
Despite improved survival in patients with B cell malignancies who are treated with PI3K inhibitors, researchers found incidences of pneumonitis, infections, and sepsis are higher in these patients.
Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Has Prognostic Significance in Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Researchers found that CIRS scores are prognostic for overall and progression-free survival in patients with R/R DLBCL being evaluated for CAR-T therapy.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Survivors at Greater Risk of Long-Term Morbidity After BMT Compared With Healthy Siblings
AML survivors treated with blood or marrow transplantation have a greater risk of grade 3 or higher chronic health conditions, according to a survey that compared the long-term outcomes between survivors and their healthy siblings.
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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