Oncology
News
New cancer data spark outcry from patient advocates
The American Cancer Society on Jan. 13 revealed what it called ‘alarming’ news about prostate cancer.
News
FDA approves pirtobrutinib for r/r mantle cell lymphoma
Pirtobrutinib for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
News
Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
News
Adding venetoclax improves ibrutinib outcomes in CLL
A small study yields sanguine news about a combination treatment, as hematologists await phase 3 results.
News
People with cancer should be wary of taking dietary supplements
Many patients still think over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, or herbal remedies will help.
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Tucatinib plus trastuzumab approved for HER2+ colorectal cancer
This is the first FDA-approved treatment for HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Interval FITs could cut colonoscopies in those at above-average risk
Two or more negative tests could suggest less need for colonoscopy at 5 years, especially in those with a family history of colon cancer.
Opinion
Oncologists may be too quick to refer patients to palliative care
Integrating palliative care into routine cancer care need not always require a specialty palliative care nurse.
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Manicure gone wrong leads to cancer diagnosis
She put antibiotic ointment on the cut, but it didn't heal after a few days. Eventually, the skin closed and a darkened bump formed.
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‘Low-value’ prostate cancer screening prevalent in primary care
A new study shows that testing for prostate-specific antigen and also digital rectal examinations are both carried out frequently in older men.
