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February 25, 2022
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Mid-treatment imaging guides radiation de-escalation in oropharynx cancer

Mid-treatment imaging guides radiation de-escalation in oropharynx cancer

Mid-treatment imaging helped guide de-escalation of radiation for certain patients with oropharynx cancer, according to phase 2 study results presented at Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium.

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February 25, 2022
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Tumor tissue modified viral-HPV DNA test predicts HPV-driven oropharynx cancer recurrence

Tumor tissue modified viral-HPV DNA test predicts HPV-driven oropharynx cancer recurrence

A blood test to detect circulating tumor DNA accurately predicted recurrence of HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer after treatment, according to research presented at Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium.

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February 24, 2022
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Oropharyngeal cancer incidence, mortality rise across US

Oropharyngeal cancer incidence, mortality rise across US

Oropharyngeal cancer incidence and mortality have increased steadily among men in the United States during the past 2 decades, according to study results published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

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February 14, 2022
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Thymic cancer therapies may not significantly increase burden of cardiovascular disease

Thymic cancer therapies may not significantly increase burden of cardiovascular disease

Current treatments for thymic cancers did not significantly increase risk for cardiovascular disease, according to study results presented at American College of Cardiology’s Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient.

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January 25, 2022
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Despite benefits of catch-up series, HPV vaccination efforts must ‘remain on the young’

Despite benefits of catch-up series, HPV vaccination efforts must ‘remain on the young’

In the final installment of a four-video series timed to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Maurie Markman, MD, spoke with Healio about which adults may derive the most benefit from catch-up HPV vaccination.

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January 07, 2022
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Head and neck cancer survivors at high risk for second primary lung cancer

Head and neck cancer survivors at high risk for second primary lung cancer

Survivors of head and neck cancer appeared at increased risk for a second primary lung cancer, according to results of an ad hoc secondary analysis of a randomized trial published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

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December 02, 2021
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Award recipient’s advice to early-career oncologists: ‘Do not be bashful,’ ask questions

Award recipient’s advice to early-career oncologists: ‘Do not be bashful,’ ask questions

The William L. McGuire Lecture Award will be presented to Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, FAACR, at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium this month.

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October 11, 2021
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Nasopharyngeal cancer incidence varies among Asian American subgroups

Nasopharyngeal cancer incidence varies among Asian American subgroups

Incidence of nasopharyngeal cancer differed greatly among Asian American ethnic subgroups, with significantly higher risk among Chinese and Laotian individuals compared with white individuals, according to study results.

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October 08, 2021
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In new role, oncologist aims to build ‘foundations of a culture’ that ensures equality

In new role, oncologist aims to build ‘foundations of a culture’ that ensures equality

Barbara Burtness, MD, understands that — in the medical profession — a culture of inclusion and diversity doesn’t just happen. It must be learned.

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September 03, 2021
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Cancer radiation treatment at high-volume centers associated with improved survival

Cancer radiation treatment at high-volume centers associated with improved survival

Treatment at high-volume radiation therapy facilities correlated with improved survival among select patients with common malignancies, according to study results published in Cancer.

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