Oncology/Hematology
News, opinions and meeting coverage in oncology/hematology.
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Activity of elacestrant in EMERALD trial "provides strong signal" for guideline update
Study finds similar survival outcomes among NSCLC patients with and without HIV
Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins
However, small trial failed to meet overall response endpoint in patients with recurrent disease
Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins
However, small trial failed to meet overall response endpoint in patients with recurrent disease
Oncology/Hematology Case Studies
Man with a first-degree relative with CRC initially only agreed to stool-based testing
The cause lies in a lengthy history of cancer treatment, confirmed by histopathology analysis
Consistently low PSA levels failed to signal metastasis
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Sensitivity, specificity, mean accuracy, and AUC improved significantly with neural network input
But trial detects "meaningful benefit" when it comes to relapse, editorialists say
Surgical oncologist is currently head of the National Cancer Institute
Magnitude of the risk is "striking," editorialists say
News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues
Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff
Better prediction of shortages and more inspections of foreign plants are critical, experts say
In small study, half of treated patients experienced an immune response
Results will likely "encourage a practice change," editorialists say
Quality of life similar to those getting usual care
Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff
Median OS improved from 15 months to nearly 32 months with quizartinib
Clearly helpful in manufacturers' trials, but not so much in routine practice
Specifics for older women, Black women, and those with dense breasts are needed
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Partnership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology featuring articles from the society’s journals, interviews with the researchers involved, and expert critiques about the clinical implications.