Oncology News

In this edition, lobectomy alternatives show adverse event profiles; frequent CT scans not linked to better surgery outcomes; FDA approves adjuvant Keytruda, and more.

In the latest edition of Residency to Retirement, experts offered advice and provided updates on recent developments in tax and asset protection planning.

Risk-based strategies for lung cancer screening were more cost-effective than screening based on age and smoking history as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a recent study found.

Longer duration of ovulation across the life span was associated with a greater risk for epithelial ovarian cancer, according to data published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Up to 8 months before diagnosis, women with ovarian cancer purchased more over-the-counter pain and indigestion medications vs. women without ovarian cancer, according to findings of an observational case-control study.

Presence of certain bacteria in the microbiome may indicate early-stage ovarian cancer, according to data published in Scientific Reports.

A recent study found that Black women who smoked at the time of breast cancer diagnosis had a greater risk for all-cause mortality than those who never smoked, highlighting the importance of smoking cessation.

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Christopher Heery, MD, of Arcellx, Inc. about making the transition from physician to chief medical officer, providing more access and education for clinical trials and more.

Greater intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with an increased risk for overall and site-specific cancer, particularly ovarian cancer, as well as cancer-related mortality, a study published in eClinicalMedicine found.

Breast MRI was the most statistically effective supplemental screening tool for detecting cancer in dense breasts compared with other screening modalities, a study published in Radiology found.