'Practice Changing' Trial for Inoperable Locally Advanced NSCLC EGFR testing now needed for all patients with stage III disease, experts say Jun 02, 2024
Intralesional Therapy for Melanoma Effective, May Have Systemic Activity Preoperative antibody fusion daromun significantly reduced relapse versus upfront surgery Jun 02, 2024
Blenrep-Based Regimen Yields PFS Benefit in Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma Second belantamab mafodotin-containing triplet to show potency in this setting Jun 02, 2024
Virtual and In-Person Palliative Care Equally Beneficial in Advanced Lung Cancer No differences observed in quality of life metric, patient and caregiver satisfaction Jun 02, 2024
Subcutaneous Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib Non-Inferior to IV Dosing in NSCLC Unexpectedly offers a possible overall survival benefit, researchers say Jun 01, 2024
Novel Bispecific in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer Boosts PFS After Targeted Agents China-based trial may present a hurdle to FDA approval, however Jun 01, 2024
Kinder, Gentler Regimen for Classical Hodgkin Prevails in Randomized Trial Better efficacy with brentuximab vedotin versus standard chemo, substantially less toxicity Jun 01, 2024
Fewer Suicides in Cancer Patients; Circadian Rhythm Boost; HIV Vaccine for Cancer? News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues May 31, 2024
HPV Testing Outperforms Pap Smear for Detecting Cervical Cancer Precursor Lesions Rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia at 8 years similar to 3-year rates with cytology May 31, 2024
STAMP Inhibitor Tops Imatinib, Second-Gen TKIs for Newly Diagnosed CML The benefit-risk profile could change the treatment paradigm in CML, expert says May 31, 2024
Unprecedented PFS Results in ALK-Positive Lung Cancer Trial "We have not seen anything close to this," says expert May 31, 2024
More Evidence Backs Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Half of patients did not have grade reclassification or treatment after 10 years of follow-up May 30, 2024
Smoking Isn't the Only Source of Nicotine Addiction in Town Emerging data suggest pharmacological interventions may help patients quit vaping May 29, 2024
NIH Scandal Grows; Ancient Skull Shows Brain Surgery; Drugs in New York's Rivers Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff May 29, 2024
Tattoos May Be a Risk Factor for Lymphoma Swedish study suggests a 21% higher risk for lymphoma in those with tattoos May 28, 2024
For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramount Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage May 28, 2024
A Life in Medical Innovation and Philanthropy A discussion with the former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation May 28, 2024 podcast
Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteens While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago May 26, 2024
GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
HPV Vaccination Reduces Risk of Multiple Types of Cancer in Men and Women Large cohort study provides some of the first evidence of cancer reduction after vaccination May 24, 2024
Most Women Can Have Successful Pregnancies After Breast Cancer Treatment Fertility preservation before treatment strongly predictive of live births, study shows May 24, 2024
Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patients Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says May 24, 2024
Estrogen-Only Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk Incidence, mortality double over 20 years, while estrogen plus MPA lowers endometrial cancer risk May 24, 2024
Five Doctor 番茄社区app With the Most Burnout in 2024 Emergency medicine and ob/gyn top the list May 24, 2024
Blood in Stool, Abdominal Pain Top Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer These symptoms are "frequently ignored by providers as trivial," according to one expert May 24, 2024
Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel's Blessing But advisors urge strong labeling emphasizing Shield test's low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 24, 2024
Ignoring Colonoscopy Advice; Inflamed Tongue, Then Cancer; Acupuncture for Dry Mouth News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues May 24, 2024
Blood-Based Test for CRC Screening Hits Sensitivity, Specificity Endpoints Test could fill a gap in CRC screening May 23, 2024
Middle School HPV Vaccination Program Boosted Uptake Offering vaccines in schools improved access in French study, but may not overcome hesitancy May 23, 2024
Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigue No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo May 22, 2024
Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Says Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 22, 2024
Make the Diagnosis: No Symptoms, No Discomfort, No Worries? A 68-year-old man visited his doctor about a lesion that developed on his mouth over the prior 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient? May 22, 2024
Cancer Clinical Trial Participation May Not Actually Improve Survival, Study Says Meta-analysis suggests survival benefits disappeared after accounting for biases, confounders May 22, 2024
PSA Nadir 6 Months After Primary RT Correlates With Prostate Cancer Outcomes Or does it? Editorial questions prognostic, predictive value in contemporary practice May 22, 2024
Legal Marijuana Leads to More Hospital Trips for Older Adults ED visits tripled after edible cannabis was legalized in Canada May 20, 2024
Doubt Cast on MGUS-Autoimmune Disease Link Population-based study fails to confirm earlier findings May 20, 2024
FDA Withdraws Approval of FGFR Inhibitor for Bile Duct Cancer Sponsor for infigratinib (Truseltiq) failed to recruit and enroll patients in confirmatory study May 20, 2024
What to Know About the U.K.'s Tainted Blood Scandal Tens of thousands contracted HIV or hepatitis from transfusions during the 1970s and 1980s May 20, 2024
Fertility Treatment Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With BRCA Mutations No significant increased risk of recurrence or pregnancy complications May 17, 2024
