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October 09, 2023
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Effect of diabetes on multiple myeloma outcomes varies by race

Effect of diabetes on multiple myeloma outcomes varies by race

Patients with both multiple myeloma and diabetes experienced reduced OS compared with those without diabetes, according to study results published in Blood Advances.

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September 25, 2023
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Hyperglycemia rates after alpelisib therapy for metastatic breast cancer higher than observed in trials

Hyperglycemia rates after alpelisib therapy for metastatic breast cancer higher than observed in trials

Patients with metastatic breast cancer treated with alpelisib as standard care had elevated blood glucose levels compared with those who received the drug as part of a clinical trial, according to data published in Cancer.

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September 08, 2023
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New tool incorporates race to better predict risk for breast cancer-related lymphedema

New tool incorporates race to better predict risk for breast cancer-related lymphedema

Researchers developed and evaluated streamlined models for predicting and preventing breast cancer-related lymphedema.

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August 22, 2023
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ASCO studies reveal ‘unprecedented’ benefit with CAR-T as earlier treatment

ASCO studies reveal ‘unprecedented’ benefit with CAR-T as earlier treatment

Now that chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy has become part of the treatment landscape in hematologic malignancies, researchers are focused on developing more potent, less toxic agents that can be used in earlier treatment settings.

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August 12, 2023
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Memorial Sloan Kettering names head of pediatric solid tumor division

Memorial Sloan Kettering names head of pediatric solid tumor division

Damon Reed, MD, has been appointed inaugural head of the division of pediatric solid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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August 09, 2023
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VIDEO: Antiresorptive drugs can address bone loss with cancer therapies

VIDEO: Antiresorptive drugs can address bone loss with cancer therapies

SANTA FE, N.M. — In this video exclusive, Azeez Farooki, MD, discusses considerations when dealing with bone loss and elevated fracture risk resulting from treatments for breast and prostate cancer.

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August 02, 2023
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Multifocal thyroid carcinoma less common in children, not linked to worse outcomes

Multifocal thyroid carcinoma less common in children, not linked to worse outcomes

Multifocal disease is not linked to a greater risk of recurrence or mortality for children and adolescents with papillary thyroid carcinoma, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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August 01, 2023
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MD Anderson again ranked best cancer hospital in nation

MD Anderson again ranked best cancer hospital in nation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has retained its distinction as the No. 1 cancer hospital in the country.

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July 26, 2023
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Transplant improves survival for certain patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases

Transplant improves survival for certain patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases

Liver transplant conferred a 10-year OS rate of more than 80% in selected patients with colorectal cancer and nonresectable liver metastases, study results showed.

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July 05, 2023
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Pirtobrutinib produces high response rates in heavily pretreated CLL, SLL

Pirtobrutinib produces high response rates in heavily pretreated CLL, SLL

Pirtobrutinib appeared effective among a cohort of heavily pretreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, according to study results published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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