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May 21, 2024
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Beta-blockers show ‘no evidence’ of reducing anxiety in cancer survivors

Beta-blockers show ‘no evidence’ of reducing anxiety in cancer survivors

Beta-blocker therapy did not reduce negative intrusive thoughts or anxiety among cancer survivors, according to results of an emulated trials analysis published in BMC Cancer.

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May 15, 2024
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AACR report: Despite progress, disparities in cancer incidence, mortality persist

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.

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May 06, 2024
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Overruled: Fear of litigation unfounded for physicians recommending active surveillance

Overruled: Fear of litigation unfounded for physicians recommending active surveillance

Allen S. Ho, MD, did not wait to promote active surveillance when he started practicing medicine a decade ago.

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May 02, 2024
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Consuming more plant-based food reduces risk for prostate cancer progression

Consuming more plant-based food reduces risk for prostate cancer progression

Men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer who ate more plant-based foods experienced significantly lower risk for disease progression compared with individuals who ate lower quantities, according to study data published in JAMA Network Open.

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April 29, 2024
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Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer

Tumor mutational burden may predict immunotherapy response in advanced prostate cancer

Tumor mutational burden may help predict benefit of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to retrospective study results.

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April 19, 2024
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Urine test detects high-grade prostate cancer, can reduce unnecessary biopsies

Urine test detects high-grade prostate cancer, can reduce unnecessary biopsies

A new urine-based test for men with prostate cancer can distinguish the slow-growing form of the disease from the more aggressive type that would require immediate treatment, according to study data published in JAMA Oncology.

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April 15, 2024
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'Immense' change prompts new guideline to address salvage therapy for prostate cancer

'Immense' change prompts new guideline to address salvage therapy for prostate cancer

The American Urological Association released a clinical practice guideline pertaining to salvage therapy for men with prostate cancer.

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April 12, 2024
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Educational video helps ‘empower’ Black men to take control of prostate cancer risk

Educational video helps ‘empower’ Black men to take control of prostate cancer risk

A 10-minute video designed to educate Black men on prostate cancer risks prompted 93% of viewers to report they intend to be screened in the future, according to study results presented at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.

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April 11, 2024
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Next-generation PARP inhibitor shows clinical benefit in certain patients with breast cancer

Next-generation PARP inhibitor shows clinical benefit in certain patients with breast cancer

Saruparib conferred clinically impactful treatment outcomes among adults with breast cancer who harbor certain genetic mutations, according to data presented at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.

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April 04, 2024
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New cancer diagnoses projected to reach 35 million worldwide in 2050

New cancer diagnoses projected to reach 35 million worldwide in 2050

New global cancer diagnoses could reach 35 million by the year 2050, according to a report from the American Cancer Society published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

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