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Patient-reported outcomes leveraged to overcome barriers to clinical trial enrollment
Participation in cancer-related clinical trials could increase dramatically if researchers screened and recruited individuals using routine care patient-reported outcomes, according to results published in JAMA Oncology.
HPV vaccination linked to lower risk for related cancers among men
Men vaccinated for HPV less frequently developed all related cancers, particularly head and neck cancers, according to findings scheduled for presentation at ASCO Annual Meeting.
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Clinical trials may not offer ‘best management’ for cancer care
Patients participating in clinical trials for anticancer drugs do not gain a survival benefit compared with individuals who received routine care, according to study results published in JAMA.
NIH initiative to ‘rigorously evaluate’ benefits, harms of evolving cancer screening technologies
The prospect of screening for multiple cancer types simultaneously through a blood draw or other simple methods has generated tremendous excitement.
Immune-related toxicity from immune checkpoint inhibitors linked to longer survival
Certain individuals with non-cell lung cancer who experienced immune-related adverse events due to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy had improved survival outcomes, according to retrospective study data published in JAMA Network Open.
AI has ‘promising utility’ to give high-quality, empathetic answers to patient questions
AI could have the ability to answer some patient questions on cancer instead of clinicians, reducing clinician burdens and improving access to care, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology.
AACR report: Despite progress, disparities in cancer incidence, mortality persist
The gap in cancer mortality between Black and white individuals shrunk dramatically during the past 3 decades, according to a new report.
Cedars-Sinai Cancer appoints new vice chair of research
Indrin Chetty, PhD, has been appointed as the new vice chair of research at Cedars-Sinai Cancer.
New guidance, technology on the horizon for thyroid nodule risk assessment
NEW ORLEANS —New risk stratification guidance for classifying thyroid nodules may come soon as imaging technology continues to evolve, according to a speaker at the AACE annual meeting.
Cancer care can drastically affect employment status, income for working adults
As part of routine screening for financial hardship, clinicians should discuss an individual’s employment, access to paid leave and health insurance coverage when constructing a treatment plan relating to cancer care.
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