Lung Cancer Disparities Highlighted Among Key Groups
Among patients with lung cancer, disparities exist with race, gender, [...]
Hematology & Oncology
Detecting Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer
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The combination of ultrasound and magnetic resonance lymphangiography (MRL) may be a viable option for detecting sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer metastasis, according to […]
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 [...]
John Climaco, CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Discusses New Treatment for Glioblastoma
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2iF_nKx86dY&enablejsapi=1&feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&vq=hd720 John Climaco, Chief Executive Officer of CNS Pharmaceuticals, [...]
Cancer Cells Hibernate to Evade Chemotherapy
To survive chemotherapy, cancer cells enter into a slow-dividing, hibernation-like [...]
Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients May Develop Diabetes After Surgery
A study found that surgery for pancreatic cancer was associated [...]
Are Oral Anticoagulants Effective Against VTE in Patients with Multiple Myeloma?
According to data presented at the 2020 American Society of [...]
Dr. Callaghan Talks About HAVEN Study Investigating Emicizumab in Patients with Hemophilia A
During the all-virtual 62nd ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition, Michael [...]
Hem/Onc Roundup: New Treatments for Multiple Myeloma, Skin Cancer Risk in Young Adults, and more
Socioeconomic Status is Associated with Survival for Patients with Pancreatic [...]
Pediatric Cancer Patients At No Greater Risk of Dying from COVID-19
Children with cancer who test positive for COVID-19 do not [...]
Phase 3 RxPONDER Trial Brings Good News for Women with Common Breast Cancer Type
Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, study author of the Phase 3 [...]
Fans May Relieve Breathlessness in Advanced Cancer Patients
Blowing air from a fan directly at an advanced cancer [...]
Radiation Side Effects Often Under-Recognized in Patients with Breast Cancer
According to a new study, physicians failed to recognize side [...]
How Long Can Surgery for High-Risk Prostate Cancer Be Safely Delayed?
Prostate cancer surgery for patients with high-risk disease can be [...]
GoFund Who? These Are The Cancer Patients Who Really Benefit from Crowdfunding Campaigns
While likely well-intentioned, the use of crowdfunding campaigns for cancer [...]
Less Than One in 20 Eligible Adults Receives Lung Cancer Screening
Less than one in 20 eligible U.S. adults receives annual [...]
Brain Protein Linked to Tumor Growth in Treatment-Resistant Pancreatic Cancer
A protein in the brain involved in the development of [...]
Judgment From Healthcare Professionals Stops Smokers from Seeking Help for Possible Lung Cancer Symptoms
A study exploring awareness and help-seeking for potential symptoms of [...]
How Food, Housing Insecurity Affects Breast Cancer
Women who suffer food or housing insecurity are at risk [...]
Fertility Preservation May Be Safe, Helpful for a Successful Pregnancy in Women with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A study evaluated the safety and efficacy of fertility preservation [...]
Hem/Onc Roundup: Cancer’s Long-Term Impact, Lung Cancer Immunotherapy, and more
Lung Cancer Patients with a Specific Human Leukocyte Antigen More [...]
Brian Jonas, MD, Discusses FDA Approval of Venclexta® in Combination for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed AML
Brian Jonas, MD, PhD, FACP sat down with DocWire News [...]
CNS Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Filing for Investigational New Drug to Treat Glioblastoma
CNS Pharmaceuticals announced this week that it has submitted for [...]
Switching to e-Cigarettes May Help Reduce Harm in Black, Latinx Smokers
Switching to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may be a useful strategy [...]
First-Line Lorlatinib Improves Survival and Metastasis in Advanced ALK-Positive Lung Cancer
Early treatment with the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-inhibitor lorlatinib reduced [...]
Interview: Cologuard Allows Patients to Screen for Colorectal Cancer At Home As Younger Patients Are Recommended for Screening
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft guidelines [...]
Active Prostate Cancer Surveillance Safe for African American Men at Low Risk
Active prostate cancer surveillance appears safe among African American men, [...]
Artificial Intelligence May Help Improve Detection of Breast Cancer on Mammography
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more widespread [...]
Are Vitamin C Supplements Essential for Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia?
A regimen of oral iron supplements alone was found to [...]
When It Comes to Pediatric Cancer Symptoms, Who Should We Listen To: Caregivers or Children? The Answer May Surprise You
Caregivers for pediatric patients with cancer may not be able [...]
Studies Find Connection Between Age and Melanoma Treatment Resistance
Two studies have directly linked mechanisms of aging to melanoma [...]
Interview: Oncotype MAP Pan-Cancer Tissue Test Helps Physicians Choose Best Treatment for Patients with Advanced Cancers
Exact Sciences Corp. recently introduced the Oncotype MAP™ Pan-Cancer Tissue [...]
COVID-19 Update: Trump Hints at Firing Fauci; At Least 1,500 Nurses Have Died from COVID-19 Globally; and More
We’re now in November, roughly eight months into the pandemic, [...]
Researchers Identify New Cause of HIV-Related Chronic Inflammation
The inability to control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) RNA production [...]
Newly Identified Biomarker Linked to Metastatic Prostate Cancer Development
Providing optimal care for cancer patients includes a patient-specific treatment [...]
New 3D Imaging Technique Doubles Brain Tumor Visibility
A new three-dimensional imaging technique developed by researchers at Northwestern [...]
Genetic Alternations May Contribute to Black Men Dying from Prostate Cancer at a Disproportional Rate
Genetic alterations may contribute to African American men having higher [...]
Promising First Results from Precision Medicine Trial for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Participants in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) precision medicine [...]
New BRAF Inhibitor Cancer Drug Shows Efficacy
A new drug developed to treat cancers with an altered [...]
Household Income, Geographical Location Affect Liver Cancer Mortality
Patients with liver cancer who live in a rural region [...]
Novel Cell Signaling Disruptor Shows Promise as Blood Cancer Treatment
Researchers from the University of Alberta have identified a new [...]
Twitter Hashtag Provides Support and Education for People with Breast Cancer
The Twitter hashtag #BCSM (“breast cancer social media”) has made [...]
Hem/Onc Roundup: Lymphoma, Melanoma, Stomach Cancer, and more
Actor Jeff Bridges Reveals Lymphoma Diagnosis Jeff Bridges, 70, has [...]
Study Finds No Racial Differences in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
There no racial differences in survival outcomes between Black and [...]
Researchers Propose A New Validated Prostate Cancer Staging System
A new study detailed the development and validation of a [...]
Regular Mammography Provides Breast Cancer Mortality Benefit for Women Over Age 70
Regular mammography screening for women over the age of 70 [...]
Uninsured, Medicare, and Medicaid Patients Less Likely to Receive Surgical Cancer Care
Patients with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer who are [...]
New Biomarker May Detect Stomach Cancer Early with a Blood Test
A new biomarker discovered by researchers at the University of [...]
New Approach for CAR-T Cell “Purification” May Reduce Side Effects and Toxicity
Researchers from the biotherapeutics company Carina Biotech and the University [...]
Many Patients Who Undergo Colonoscopy Screenings Get Hit with Unexpected Bills, Study Finds
Almost 1 in 8 commercially insured patients in America who [...]
Most Patients in Phase 3 Cancer Clinical Trials Are White
Phase 3 cancer clinical trials largely consist of white patients, [...]
Improving Colonoscopy for Patients and Doctors Using Robotic Assistance
A team from the University of Leeds have made a [...]
This Intervention May Help Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients Quit Smoking
It’s well known that smoking is a risk factor for [...]
Is Nipple/Skin-Sparing Mastectomy with Immediate Breast Reconstruction Safe?
Immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) with nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) or skin-sparing [...]
Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Risk of Pancreatic Cancer for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Findings from a study presented at UEG Week 2020 Virtual [...]
Working Out in the Morning May Help Cancer Patients
It is known that regular physical activity reduces the risk [...]
Pay-for-Performance Reimbursement Associated with Increased Prescription of Evidence-Based Cancer Drugs
A pay-for-performance (P4P) program for cancer drug reimbursement was found [...]
Can Patient-centered Medical Homes Reduce Costs for Low-income Cancer Patients?
An estimated two in five cancer patients have at least [...]
Cancer Causes Employment Disruption and Financial Distress Among Young Women
Women who were diagnosed with cancer as adolescents or young [...]
Oral Cancer Pain Linked to Disease Spread
Oral cancer is more likely to spread in patients [...]
Hem/Onc Round-up: Breast Cancer Updates, Treating ‘Chemobrain,’ and more
In this edition, read about mammogram disparities for women who [...]
Women Who Only Speak Spanish Get Screened Less for Breast Cancer
Women with limited English-language proficiency (LEP) get mammogram screenings for [...]
Breast Cancer Patients Experience Significant Financial Stress During and After Treatment
A recent study shows that breast cancer patients suffer extreme [...]
Psychologically, How Has COVID-19 Affected Cancer Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Workers?
Cancer patients and their caregivers experienced high levels of fear [...]
Liquid Biopsy Demonstrates Faster Turn-Around than Tissue Biopsy for Detecting Cancer, Study Finds
The turn-around time for liquid biopsy is considerably faster than [...]
Breast Cancer Survivors May Experience Side Effects 10 Years Later
Even when women survive breast cancer, they may not be [...]
Hem/Onc Round-up: Machine Learning Predicts Cancer Death, Poverty and Mortality, and more
In this edition, read about a machine learning algorithm to [...]
Advance Care Planning: How Do You Know When Cancer Patients Are Ready for ‘The Talk?’
Even if cancer patients are not fully ready to have [...]
Consumers Who Avoid Product with Specific Chemicals Can Reduce Risk of Cancer
A study shows that consumers who avoid products containing specific [...]
Black Patients Have Less Access to Prostate Cancer Imaging, Study Finds
Black patients have considerably less access to investigational PET imaging [...]
An App that Monitors Cancer Patients’ Physical and Mental Health Using Reward System
Researchers have developed an electronic application to monitor cancer patients’ [...]
Women with Borderline Ovarian Tumors Can Still Conceive Following Fertility-Sparing Surgery
Women receiving fertility-sparing surgery (FFS) for borderline ovarian tumors were [...]
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Granted $3 million by National Cancer Institute to Investigate Health Disparities
Credit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine The Case [...]
How Do Older Women Feel About Breast Cancer Treatment Options?
A study gleaned the perspectives of older women in terms [...]
Colorectal Cancer Patients Require Better Nutritional Support, Study Finds
Almost 70% of colorectal cancer patients require better nutritional support, [...]
Extensive Breast Cancer Surgery Negatively Impacts Psychosocial Outcomes in Survivors
Women who underwent more extensive breast cancer surgery had worse [...]
Black Women with Breast Cancer Have Delayed, and Longer Treatment Compared to White Women
Black women with breast cancer experience delays in starting treatment [...]
More Than Half of Lung Cancer Patients Experienced Treatment Changes Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Cancer patients—and lung cancer patients in particular—have a greater risk [...]
Black Men Are More Suspicious of, Less Open to Cancer Clinical Trials
Racial disparities in healthcare clinical trials are well known—in particular, [...]
Can Drinking Coffee Help Fight Colorectal Cancer?
Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of disease progression and [...]
Cancer Patients Hospitalized with a High Viral Load of COVID-19 Have a Greater Risk of Dying
For cancer patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), higher viral load [...]
Despite Disparities for Black Men with Colorectal Cancer, Data on Screening Interventions Are Limited
The death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman late last [...]
Breast Cancer Survivors Using Opioids Are At Risk of Serious Adverse Drug Events
Older adults who survive breast cancer and continue long-term opioid [...]
Adjuvant Chemotherapy After Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX Treatment Beneficial for Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients—But Not All
A study evaluated the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy on overall [...]
Girls Who Reach Puberty Early Have an Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Girls who hit puberty early have a significantly higher risk [...]
