Ruxolitinib Best for Glucocorticoid-Refractory, -Dependent GVHD
Compared with control therapy, the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib leads [...]
Hematology & Oncology
Ruxolitinib Best for Glucocorticoid-Refractory, -Dependent GVHD
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Compared with control therapy, the Janus kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib leads to greater overall response, failure-free survival, and symptom response for glucocorticoid-refractory or -dependent chronic graft-versus-host […]
Annual Checkup Day: Are You Up to Date on Your Health?
August 11 is Annual Medical Checkup Day, a yearly reminder [...]
Cancer Surgery Expenses for Patients with Private Insurance are Higher at NCI Centers
Cancer surgeries at National Cancer Institute (NCI) centers are associated [...]
Catheter Size During Chemo May Impact Risk for Blood Clots
Risk of blood clots or thrombosis during intravenous (IV) chemotherapy [...]
Statin Use Improves Survival in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
For women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), statin use after [...]
Remote Monitoring System Reduces Chemotherapy Symptom Burden
For patients receiving chemotherapy, use of an Advanced Symptom Management [...]
Pretreatment Fatigue Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes in Cancer Patients
A study found a link between fatigue and cancer outcomes. [...]
ASCO Updates Recommendations for Managing Hereditary Breast Cancer
One year of adjuvant olaparib should be offered to patients [...]
A Case of Prostate Cancer Metastasizing to the Lower Limb Bones
A case report published in Radiology Case Reports highlighted the [...]
Unmet Social Needs, Distress Linked in Gynecologic Oncology Patients
For gynecologic oncology patients, unmet social needs are associated with [...]
Survival Examined for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
There appears to be a survival benefit for individuals with [...]
FDA Approves New Indication of Subcutaneous Daratumumab for Multiple Myeloma
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved [...]
Familial Hereditary Risk Seen for Hematologic Cancers
There is a familial risk for hematologic malignancies, according to [...]
Dr. Saad Usmani Discusses Effective Treatment for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7JoLiLtUBvE&enablejsapi=1&feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&vq=hd720 Janssen and Legend Biotech announced new efficacy and [...]
How Does Chemotherapy Impact Gut Health?
A new study found that certain treatments for non-hematological cancers [...]
Women’s Cancer Screenings Plummeted During Pandemic
Breast and cervical cancer screenings dropped sharply among low-income minority [...]
BCG Therapy May Protect Bladder Cancer Patients Against COVID-19
A study shows that bladder cancer patients with a recent [...]
Survival Up for Colon Cancer Patients in U.S. Military Health System
Patients with colon cancer who are in the U.S. military [...]
Home Test for Colon Cancer Can Lead to Unexpected Medical Bill
Consumers are finding that if they choose to complete a [...]
HLA-E Binding Peptide May Serve as a Viable Treatment Candidate for High-Risk Multiple Myeloma Patients
A study found that a high expression of the coding [...]
Significant Toxicity Burden of High-Dose Chemo in Older Patients with Lymphoma
A study of patients aged ≥60 years with lymphoma found [...]
Depression, Physical Well-Being Predict Endocrine Therapy Discontinuation
Screening for patient-reported quality of life factors may help to [...]
Racial Disparities: Study Shows that Black Men Receive Less Advanced Prostate Cancer Therapies
Black men who are most likely to benefit from receiving [...]
Ibrutinib + Venetoclax Promising for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Combination therapy with ibrutinib and venetoclax seems beneficial for patients [...]
COVID-19 Update: US Expected to Fall Short on Biden’s 70% Vaccination Goal; and More
On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, here are the latest COVID-19 [...]
Breast Cancer Risk Up With Inflammatory Potential of Diet
The inflammatory potential of diet is associated with breast cancer [...]
Can a Keto Diet Increase Survival in Patients with Glioblastoma?
One man in the United Kingdom is doing the highly [...]
Lack of Screening May Contribute to Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer for Black People
A new study finds that Black people incur a higher [...]
Care No Better for Minority Cancer Patients With Medicaid Expansion
For patients with cancer, Medicaid expansion is not associated with [...]
Phase 2 KEYNOTE-799 Trial: Pembrolizumab Plus cCRT Safe, Effective in NSCLC
Treatment with pembrolizumab plus concurrent chemoradiation therapy (cCRT) was safe [...]
News from ASCO: Chemotherapy-Free Regimens in NSCLC and CLL
Data on durable efficacy of two investigational chemotherapy-free treatments for [...]
What Factors Are Predictive of Nurses’ Intentions to Work in Oncology?
A study identified predictors of and factors associated with a [...]
Young Women with Cancer Share Their Real Lived Experiences of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond
Researchers recently took a deeper dive into what young adults [...]
Lots of Sugary Drinks Doubles Younger Women’s Colon Cancer Risk: Study
Rates of colon cancer among young Americans are on the [...]
Gender Roles May Affect The Experiences of Men and Women Living with Mesothelioma
Men and women living with mesothelioma may share similar experiences [...]
More Parity in Breast Reconstruction Seen With Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion was associated with increases in breast reconstruction rates [...]
COVID-19 Update: True Death Toll Could Be More than Double Official Figures; Infection Rates in India Soaring; and more
As of Friday, May 7, 2021, here are the latest [...]
COVID-19 Update: India Reports its Highest-ever 24-Hour Surge of New Cases; 70% of US Adults in Three States Vaccinated; and more
As of Thursday, May 6, 2021, here are the latest [...]
Mifamurtide Added to Osteosarcoma Therapy May Improve Outcomes
The addition of mifamurtide to conventional therapy improved progression-free survival [...]
Patients with Health Conditions More Likely to be Screened for Colorectal Cancer
A study found that patients with one or more health [...]
FDA Holds Meeting to Review Merits of Approved Cancer Drugs
For the first time in a decade, the U.S. Food [...]
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Rates Declined During First Wave of COVID-19
A study shows that 36% fewer men in Sweden have [...]
Hem/Onc Roundup: High-Risk Myeloma, Cost Burden of Hemophilia B, and More
This week on Docwire, editors spoke with Tom Martin, MD, [...]
Fertility Concerns May Affect Breast Cancer Patients’ Treatment Decisions Over their Cancer Care Journey
For young women with breast cancer, concerns about how certain [...]
Opioid Prescribing Guidelines May Mean More Pain for Terminally Ill Patients
Efforts to stop the opioid epidemic may have had an [...]
Hereditary Gene Mutation May Be Driving Colon Cancer
New data from researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that [...]
Workers Using Methylene Chloride Paint Strippers at Increased Risk of Death
Workers who use methylene chloride paint strippers face an increased [...]
First Frontline Immunotherapy Approved for Gastric Cancer
On April 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [...]
Incidence of Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer Up From 1990 to 2017
From 1990 to 2017, the incidence of and mortality due [...]
Thiazides May Up Risk for Skin Cancer in Older Adults
Higher exposure to thiazides is associated with increased rates of [...]
Asymptomatic Brain Tumors Found in Some Patients with Kidney Cancer
New research from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and [...]
Aprepitant Effective in Reducing Nausea from Chemo in Women
The addition of aprepitant to a regimen to reduce chemotherapy-induced [...]
Tofacitinib Under Review for Heart-related Issues, Cancer in Canada Months after FDA Announcement
Health Canada is conducting a safety review into tofacitinib following [...]
COVID-19 Update: More than Half of US Parents Likely to Get Their Children Vaccinated Against COVID; and more
As of Tuesday, April 6, 2021, here are the latest [...]
End-of-life Care in Ovarian Cancer Remains Aggressive—Especially for Women of Color
Contrary to clinical guidelines, women with ovarian cancer continue to [...]
Obesity Tied to Increased Mortality Overall in Patients With Cancer
For patients with cancer, obesity is associated with worse overall [...]
Mammography Rates Did Not Return to Pre-pandemic Levels for Asian, Hispanic Women
Several months after the onset of the pandemic, mammography rates [...]
Improving Disparities in Cervical Cancer Screening Using New Technology
A study published in Biophysics Reviews explored how nanotechnology and [...]
Survey: Integrative Oncology Service Use, Familiarity Among Patients, Caregivers, Providers
A survey of cancer patients, caregivers, and providers found that [...]
Bariatric Surgery Reduces the Risk of Cancer
Bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk of cancer, especially obesity-related [...]
At One Year, Health Care Costs Do Not Differ Between Open vs. Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Despite differences in costs upfront, patients with prostate cancer who [...]
COVID-19 Update: CDC Investigating Cases of Vaccinated People Getting Infected; and More
On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, here are the latest COVID-19 [...]
Umbrella Review Reveals Links Between Diet, Colorectal Cancer
Higher intakes of dietary fiber, dietary calcium, and yogurt and [...]
Parents Who Lose Child to Cancer May Need Long-term Support
Cancer-bereaved mothers and fathers may still exhibit more psychological distress [...]
Can Gastric Cancer Be Detected by a Breath Analyzer?
A breath analyzer may be able to identify gastric cancer, [...]
Whole-Genome Sequencing Is Accurate for Myeloid Cancers
A streamlined whole-genome sequencing approach can provide rapid and accurate [...]
More Than Ten Percent of Patients with Lung Cancer Don’t Know Their Cancer Type
More than ten percent of patients with lung cancer do [...]
COVID-19 Update: Fauci Says CDC Guidelines Could Lessen by July 4th; More Countries Suspend Use of AstraZeneca; and more
On Monday, March 15, 2021, here are the latest COVID-19 [...]
Balance Disorder Increases Cancer, Cardiovascular Mortality Risks
A study found that balance, or the lack thereof, may [...]
Nurses Help Parents of Children With Cancer Feel Listened To, Create Trustworthiness
Individual informational meetings led by nurses for parents of children [...]
Quality Over Quantity: Research Highlights Importance of Muscle Radiodensity Versus Mass in Patients with Cancer
The quality of muscle (muscle radiodensity) may be more important [...]
An Analysis of the Steps to Self-care Management Following Radical Prostatectomy
Patients who undergo radical prostatectomy must follow postoperative self-care management [...]
Night Shift Workers Have an Increased Risk of Cancer, But Why?
A new study offers insight on why night shift workers [...]
COVID-19 Update: CDC Releases Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People; and More
On Monday, March 8, 2021, here are the latest COVID-19 [...]
Risk Factors for Nerve Damage After Chemotherapy
A study published in JAMA Network Open determined clinical and [...]
Pediatric Oncology Services Disrupted During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disruptive effect on pediatric [...]
Going To Consecutive Mammography Exams Cuts Breast Cancer Death Risk in Half
Women who took part in their past two consecutive mammography [...]
Daratumumab Monotherapy Safe in Heavily Treated Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
An early access treatment protocol (EAP) found that daratumumab monotherapy [...]
KarMMA: BCMA CAR-T Spurs Lasting Remission in Relapsed/Refractory MM
The latest updates from the KarMMA trial, published in The [...]
Mediterranean Diet Beneficial For Patients With Prostate Cancer
Men with localized prostate cancer on active surveillance had a [...]
COVID-19 Update: Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Vaccine Approved; CDC Director “Deeply Concerned”; and More
On Monday, March 1, 2021, here are the latest COVID-19 [...]
Trial of Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Halted
A clinical trial of a new gene therapy for sickle [...]
COVID-19 Pandemic Caused Delays in Cancer Care
Delays and interruptions in cancer care as a result of [...]
Economic Burden of Late-Stage Multiple Myeloma Treatment
A study published online in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy [...]
Breast Cancer Survivors Are Exercising Less Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Previously active survivors of breast cancer are reporting lower levels [...]
Bone Metastases Affect Survival Benefit of Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer
Patients with prostate cancer who undergo radiotherapy may not have [...]
Considerable Proportion of Cancer Deaths Attributable to Smoking
A considerable proportion of cancer deaths are attributable to cigarette [...]
FDA Approves Oncology Therapies Despite Lack of Evidence To Support Improved QOL
Oncology therapies approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [...]
Eating Grapes May Protect Against Skin Cancer
A recent study found that consuming grapes may protect against [...]
Cancer, Not Vascular Diseases, No. 1 Cause of Death in Patients With Diabetes
As vascular-related deaths have declined among patients with diabetes, they [...]
One in Four Patients With Breast Cancer Experience Cognitive Impairment
A quarter of patients with breast cancer experience cognitive impairment [...]
How Do Herbs and Supplements Interact With Chemotherapy?
Patients with breast or prostate cancer who use herbs or [...]
Nighttime Light Exposure May Be a Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer
Exposure to light during the nighttime and subsequent circadian disruption [...]
The Use Of Newly Approved Oncology Drugs Would Significantly Increase Cancer Drug Spending
The widespread use of cancer drugs approved by the FDA [...]
Lung Cancer Disparities Highlighted Among Key Groups
Among patients with lung cancer, disparities exist with race, gender, [...]
For the First Time, Mammography Guidelines for Older Breast Cancer Survivors Are Issued
New, individualized guidelines for routine surveillance mammography for breast cancer [...]
Does Perioperative Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Improve Outcomes?
In a randomized phase II trial, researchers assessed whether perioperative [...]
Does Where You Live Affect Your Risk of Multiple Myeloma?
A study of neighborhoods in New York City (NYC) showed [...]
New Figures on Rates of Alcohol-Related Cancer
Alcohol consumption accounts for nearly 5% of cancer incidence in [...]
Aspirin Use May Improve Survival in Breast, Bladder Cancers
Older patients with breast cancer or bladder cancer may increase [...]
