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October 18, 2024
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FDA approves Vyloy with chemotherapy for some gastric cancers, approves diagnostic device

FDA approves Vyloy with chemotherapy for some gastric cancers, approves diagnostic device

The FDA approved Vyloy with chemotherapy to treat locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma in adults, according to a press release.

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October 17, 2024
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Timing of immunotherapy influences benefit in limited-stage small cell lung cancer

Timing of immunotherapy influences benefit in limited-stage small cell lung cancer

Concurrent administration of chemoradiation and immunotherapy did not improve survival for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer, according to a study presented at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting.

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October 16, 2024
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Nivolumab regimen halves risk for progression, death in Hodgkin lymphoma

Nivolumab regimen halves risk for progression, death in Hodgkin lymphoma

Nivolumab plus chemotherapy significantly extended PFS for children and adults with newly diagnosed advanced Hodgkin lymphoma compared with standard of care, according to results of a randomized phase 3 trial.

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October 10, 2024
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Novel drug delivery approach may protect against cisplatin-related hearing loss

Novel drug delivery approach may protect against cisplatin-related hearing loss

A novel drug delivery construct may protect individuals against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity and associated hearing loss.

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October 09, 2024
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‘Comprehensive training’ needed to eliminate cancer care barriers for transgender individuals

‘Comprehensive training’ needed to eliminate cancer care barriers for transgender individuals

Self-identifying transgender individuals assigned female at birth face three key barriers when seeking care for breast or gynecologic cancers, according to results of a qualitative study published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 07, 2024
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Circulating tumor cell count predicts prostate cancer survival, can help tailor treatment

Circulating tumor cell count predicts prostate cancer survival, can help tailor treatment

A blood test for men at the time of a metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis may predict treatment response and survival, according to study results.

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October 05, 2024
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: New insights into lymphedema, genetic testing and AI

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: New insights into lymphedema, genetic testing and AI

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed every October.

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October 04, 2024
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Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status

Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status

Inpatient management of people with cancer varied considerably based on their housing status, according to results of a cross-sectional study.

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October 03, 2024
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FDA approves Opdivo regimen for resectable NSCLC

FDA approves Opdivo regimen for resectable NSCLC

The FDA expanded the approval of nivolumab for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

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October 03, 2024
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Extended lymphadenectomy does not improve bladder cancer outcomes, increases morbidity

Extended lymphadenectomy does not improve bladder cancer outcomes, increases morbidity

Extended lymphadenectomy offered no survival benefit for patients with localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer compared with bilateral standard lymphadenectomy for patients undergoing radical cystectomy, according to study findings.

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