Most recent by Ashley Killen
Triplet therapy effective for metastatic prostate cancer subset regardless of disease volume
Treatment intensification with darolutamide plus androgen deprivation therapy and docetaxel improved OS among men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer regardless of disease volume or risk, according to study results.
Antibiotics during chemotherapy may benefit some patients with pancreatic cancer
Perichemotherapy antibiotics appeared associated with longer survival among patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated with gemcitabine, according to retrospective study results.
Intervention reduces financial toxicity among people with blood cancers
An oncology financial navigation intervention decreased financial toxicity among patients with blood cancers and their caregivers, according to study results.
Study provides insights into anxiety, depression, other symptoms among people with cancer
A high percentage of people with cancer exhibit what are known as SPPADE symptoms, according to study results.
Active surveillance strategy significantly increases inferior vena cava filter retrieval
Active surveillance by implanting physicians appeared linked to improved retrieval of inferior vena cava filters, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.
Algorithm helps predicts pneumonia risk among patients with multiple myeloma
A nurse-created algorithm helped determine which patients with multiple myeloma exhibited the highest risk for pneumonia, according to study results.
Review highlights major advances, continuing challenges in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
The availability of highly effective targeted agents has changed the treatment landscape for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but key questions about optimal strategies remain, according to a review published in JAMA.
Study reveals ‘persistent life expectancy shortfall’ among those with sickle cell disease
An analysis of individuals in the United States with public insurance showed that those with sickle cell disease died more than 20 years earlier than the average person.
Peer coaching increased genetic testing uptake in community oncology setting
Community oncologists who received peer coaching from cancer genetics experts more frequently ordered genetic testing for their patients, according to study results.
Survival in metastatic colorectal cancer has improved, but further drug development needed
Survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer has improved steadily since 2012, according to retrospective study results.