Genitourinary Cancer News

CHICAGO — In renal cell carcinoma, adjuvant everolimus improved recurrence-free survival after nephrectomy but narrowly missed the benchmark for statistical significance, according to final results from the phase 3 EVEREST study.

Vaccinated patients with cancer had significantly higher risks for breakthrough COVID-19 infection, especially those undergoing active cancer care, compared with individuals without cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.

As they work to anticipate and meet the needs of their loved ones, caregivers of individuals with cancer often struggle with their own complex emotional, physical and social concerns.

Obesity appeared associated with improved immunotherapy outcomes among patients with certain cancer types, according to a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

CHICAGO – Healio gathered the best, brightest and boldest group of oncologists during the ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago to celebrate our inaugural Healio Disruptive Innovators.

In its 2022 Cancer Disparities Progress Report, American Association for Cancer Research discussed advances made in closing substantial gaps in care while underscoring the need for further progress.

CHICAGO — Patients and prescribers should be more aware of the potential for major adverse cardiac events after immune checkpoint inhibitor-based therapy, according to retrospective study results presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

Women demonstrated a 34% increased risk for severe adverse events from any cancer treatment compared with men, according to a study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

As telemedicine use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, Black patients with cancer had lower usage levels than white patients, according to study results presented during a virtual press briefing ahead of the ASCO Annual Meeting.

Increased state spending on social services such as Medicaid correlated with improved 5-year overall survival among Black adults with cancer, according to study results scheduled for presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting.