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Oncology/Hematology

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FDA Approves First Menin Inhibitor for Acute Leukemia

— Complete responses in 21% of patients treated with single-agent revumenib

FDA APPROVED revumenib (Revuforj) over a computer rendering of leukemia cells.

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Response Duration After Stopping Enfortumab Vedotin in Bladder Cancer

Patients with complete response can have long treatment-free interval, study suggests

Nov 15, 2024
MEK Inhibitor Scores Big Win in Adults, Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1

More than 40% of adults, half of children met response criteria, majority of responses durable

Nov 15, 2024
Big Comeback for Myeloma Drug; DIY Cancer Therapy; Gut Clues to Bladder Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Nov 15, 2024
Adding HIPEC Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Results "signal a paradigm shift," expert says

Nov 14, 2024
Big Comeback for Myeloma Drug; DIY Cancer Therapy; Gut Clues to Bladder Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Adding HIPEC Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Results "signal a paradigm shift," expert says

Oncology/Hematology Case Studies

Middle-Age Man Presents With Necrotizing Mass on Nose

Rare condition can be deadly without early diagnosis and treatment

 A photo through the doorway of the CT scanning room.
Significant Left Nasal Obstruction Finally Diagnosed After 2 Years

Nonspecific presentation impedes early diagnosis of rare indolent tumor in older man

A female ear, nose, and throat doctor wearing a headlamp examines her senior male patient.
After Chemo, Breast Cancer Patient Develops Two Malignant Neoplasms

Be aware of the potential for secondary malignancy in relation to LCH diagnosis, researchers urge

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Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis Varies by Physician, Exam Method

Greatest diagnostic accuracy with experienced dermatologists using dermoscopy

Nov 14, 2024
A photo of a dermatologist using a dermatoscope to examine a woman’s neck.
'Full House' Star's Cancer; Fluoride Fears Go Mainstream; Florida Doctor Arrested

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Nov 14, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Perioperative Anti-PD-1 in Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Boosts Disease-Free Survival

But absence of significant OS benefit raises questions about long-term benefit, expert says

Nov 13, 2024
A computer rendering of the pembrolizumab antibody.
Targeted Combination Shows Promise in Metastatic Kidney Cancer

Other IKCS news: closer look at belzutifan safety, challenges of triplet therapies for RCC

Nov 13, 2024
IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.
Electronic Symptom Screening in Kids With Cancer Boosts Quality of Care

Improvements seen in pain, neuropathy, and cognitive function

Nov 13, 2024
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Large, Grade 4 Kidney Tumors Pose Risk of Early Cancer-Specific Mortality

Possible guidance for use of adjuvant immunotherapy in high-risk, non-metastatic disease

Nov 12, 2024
IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.
AMA Delegates Want Better Protection From Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Delegates express concerns that PPE doesn't always cover women, who are more at risk of exposure

Nov 12, 2024
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Upfront TKI for Bone-Predominant RCC Tops Single-Agent Immunotherapy

Better OS, PFS, response rate, but newer combination strategies not included

Nov 12, 2024
IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.
Year in Review: Early Breast Cancer

USPSTF screening recommendations, broader indication for ribociclib, OS win for pembrolizumab

Nov 12, 2024
 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW EARLY BREAST CANCER over a computer rendering of breast cancer.
Older Men Increasingly Overtreated for Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests

VA analysis finds men with limited life expectancy still getting aggressive treatment

Nov 11, 2024
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Adding Targeted Agent to Perioperative Therapy for RCC May Improve Disease Control

More IKCS news: Long-term survival benefit with nivolumab/ipilimumab, disease-slowing surgery

Nov 11, 2024
IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.
U.S. Nurse Found Dead; Harvey Weinstein's Cancer; Creepy Source of Ear Pain

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Nov 11, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Higher Risk of Kidney Cancer Recurrence After Ablative Therapy

Low rate of recurrence with surgery or nonsurgical options, but data can inform decisions

Nov 10, 2024
IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Kidney Cancer Builds on Efficacy Record

Confirmed responses in one-fourth to one-third of patients with refractory disease

Nov 09, 2024
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