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No Seed Oil-Colon Cancer Link; Avoiding Prostate Biopsy; Top Cancer Advances

— News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

4 Hrs Ago
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Sticking With CDK4/6 Inhibitors for Breast Cancer Wins in Post-Progression Setting

Lack of biomarkers handicaps decision making in era of expanding treatment options

5 Hrs Ago
Asymptomatic Brain Metastases in EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

Newest EGFR TKIs have changed the game for treating asymptomatic brain metastases

6 Hrs Ago
Randy Moss' Rare GI Cancer: Here's What to Know

Hall of Fame football player recently revealed his cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis

6 Hrs Ago
Quads, Frailty, and the Future: Evolving Frontline Strategies in Multiple Myeloma

Experts at ASH debate quadruplet therapy, dexamethasone modulation, and novel approaches

6 Hrs Ago
Randy Moss' Rare GI Cancer: Here's What to Know

Hall of Fame football player recently revealed his cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis

Quads, Frailty, and the Future: Evolving Frontline Strategies in Multiple Myeloma

Experts at ASH debate quadruplet therapy, dexamethasone modulation, and novel approaches

Oncology/Hematology Case Studies

Middle-Age Man Presents With Necrotizing Mass on Nose

Rare condition can be deadly without early diagnosis and treatment

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Significant Left Nasal Obstruction Finally Diagnosed After 2 Years

Nonspecific presentation impedes early diagnosis of rare indolent tumor in older man

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After Chemo, Breast Cancer Patient Develops Two Malignant Neoplasms

Be aware of the potential for secondary malignancy in relation to LCH diagnosis, researchers urge

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Health of Myeloma Patient's Marriage Tied to Recovery After Transplant

Study links strong relationships to better physical and emotional outcomes in myeloma care

8 Hrs Ago
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Optimizing Sequencing of BCMA-Directed Therapies in Myeloma

Longer gaps between anti-BCMA agents associated with improved response rates, study finds

9 Hrs Ago
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Mosunetuzumab in Follicular Lymphoma: Durable Responses and Manageable Safety

Experts talk about long-term data and the importance of infection prophylaxis

Dec 19, 2024
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FDA Approves Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy for Refractory Acute GVHD in Kids

Response rate of 70% at day 28 with remestemcel-L

Dec 19, 2024
FDA APPROVED remestemcel-L (Ryoncil) over a photo of a bag of stem cells in a purple rubber-gloved hand.
New First-Line Option for Advanced ALK-Positive Lung Cancer

In randomized study, ensartinib doubled PFS versus first-generation ALK inhibitor

Dec 18, 2024
FDA APPROVED ensartinib (Ensacove) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.
Opinion
What Comes After Cancer?

Alarming mental health challenges among young cancer survivors, especially males, demand action

Dec 17, 2024
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Skipping Chest-Wall Irradiation After Mastectomy in Intermediate-Risk Breast Cancer

No improvement in survival or impact on recurrence, but pending studies leave door ajar

Dec 16, 2024
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Experts Debate AQUILA Trial Findings in Smoldering Multiple Myeloma

Phase III trial sparks discussion on defining and managing high-risk smoldering myeloma

Dec 16, 2024
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Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 16, 2024
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A Setback for TNBC Monitoring With Circulating Tumor DNA in ZEST Trial

Study was stopped early due to enrollment issues, but lessons can still be learned

Dec 15, 2024
SABCS over a photo of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Homing in on Anthracyclines' High-Risk Niche in Early Breast Cancer

Significant improvement in 5-year distant relapse-free interval with higher risk score

Dec 14, 2024
SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Better Quality of Life With RT vs Endocrine Therapy in Older Breast Cancer Patients

Radiotherapy also resulted in fewer treatment-related adverse events

Dec 13, 2024
SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
Hair Growth After Cancer; 'Global' Early-Onset CRC; Retifanlimab Boosts OS in NSCLC

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Dec 13, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
No Apparent Harm From Omitting Lymph Node Dissection in Selected Breast Cancers

Nearly identical 5-year outcomes with no surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy

Dec 13, 2024
SABCS over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.
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