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Predicting Lung Cancer Risk of Incidental Solid and Subsolid Pulmonary Nodules in Different Sizes

[Cancer Management and Research] Based on these study findings, researchers present 4 prediction models developed to determine risk of malignancy in subsolid and solid lung nodules that are 15 mm or smaller and 15 to 30 mm.

Colorectal Cancer

Disparities of Colorectal Liver Metastases Treatment and Survival Among Ethnic Groups in California

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

A retrospective cohort study explored whether the low rate of resection for colorectal liver metastases is associated with lower survival rates among Black patients with CRC.

Breast Cancer

Recall of Specific Types of Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Has Far-Reaching Impact on Patients With Breast Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

In Japan, insurance coverage for breast implantation is limited to procedures using Allergen-manufactured products.

Hematologic Cancers

Diagnosis, Risk-Stratification, Management Updates in Myelodysplastic Syndromes

By

Tori Rodriquez, MA, LPC, AHC

An overview of the diagnosis and management of MDS, including recent treatment, was discussed in a paper published in the American Journal of Hematology.

Lymphoma

Follicular Lymphoma: Interactions With Surrounding Cells to Identify Therapeutic Targets

By

Jonathan Goodman, MPhil

Characterizing gene expression profiles of FL cells from intrafollicular and extrafollicular regions may help to identify future therapeutic targets.

Kidney Cancer

Two-Drug Combo Superior to Sunitinib as First-Line Therapy for Advanced RCC

By

Jody A. Charnow

Compared with sunitinib alone, nivolumab plus cabozantinib therapy was associated with a 49% decreased risk for progression and 40% decreased risk for death.

Genitourinary Cancer

Neoadjuvant Chemo May Improve Overall Survival in UTUC

By

Natasha Persaud

Survival was significantly improved in patients with greater disease burden.

Prostate Cancer

Greater Subcutaneous Fat Improves mCRPC Treatment Response

By

Jody A. Charnow

In a study of men with mCRPC receiving chemotherapy and maximal androgen ablation, those who had an objective response to treatment had a significantly higher subcutaneous adipose tissue index than those who did not.

General Oncology

Nurse Educational Workshop Improves Communications With Patients About Sexual Health

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Oncology nurses’ knowledge of sexual health concerns and barriers to conversations between nurses and patients regarding sexual health were improved with a nurse-education workshop.

Radiology

Immunotherapy Plus Radiotherapy After Surgery Improves OS in Tumors With Brain Metastases, Study Finds

By

Rick Maffei

Study found adding immunotherapy to radiotherapy significantly improved OS after definitive surgery for primary tumor in patients with brain metastasis.