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A photo of a dropper of cannabis oil in front of cannabis plants.

<乌鸦传媒>Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

A photo of cancer patient Steven Manetta in his Lemont, Illinois, home.

<乌鸦传媒>Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors

"This is sort of the dirty underbelly of the current healthcare environment," an oncologist said

A close up photo of a nurse adjusting the flow rate of an intravenous infusion.

<乌鸦传媒>Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Oncologist Sued for Double-Billing; Pharmacy Deserts; 'She Loved Scotch and Pizza'

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Adjunctive Cannabis Extract Improves Nausea-Vomiting Prevention in Cancer Patients

Troublesome side effects, barriers to access could limit future availability

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Celebrity Cancers Stoking Fear? Cisplatin Shortage Ends; Setback for Anti-TIGIT

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Neuromuscular Training Decreased Incidence of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Incidence significantly reduced with two types of exercises versus usual care

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<乌鸦传媒>Oncology Drug Shortages Persist, but Continue to Evolve

Supply-chain issues, unrealistically low prices for generics, hoarding, other factors to blame

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>Docetaxel Tied to Less Taxane Neuropathy in Black Breast Cancer Patients

Dose-limiting toxicity has been linked with worse outcomes specifically in this population

A close up photo of a woman鈥檚 hand with an IV line attached.

<乌鸦传媒>Ending Oncology's Toxic Relationship With High Chemotherapy Doses

Optimizing doses can improve patient outcomes and lower costs

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<乌鸦传媒>Neoadjuvant Chemo-IO Promising in Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Combination associated with favorable R0 resection and survival rates

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemo and Heart Disease; Flawed Lung Cancer Screening; New Vax Recommendations

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year

Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing

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<乌鸦传媒>Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Treated With Doxorubicin

Dose-dependent increase regardless of age at treatment or chest radiotherapy

A photo of a senior woman talking to a younger woman while they both receive chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>In TNBC, Pathologic Complete Response May Vary by Race/Ethnicity

Compared with white women, Black women less likely and Hispanic women more likely to achieve pCR

A computer rendering of advanced gastric cancer

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results in Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancer With Add-On Fruquintinib

Significant improvement in PFS, but not OS, versus chemo alone in the second-line setting

A photo of a woman wearing a scarf on her bald head recovering from chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Patients and Doctors Push Back Against the Harsh Side Effects of Cancer Drugs

"If the patients are not taking the drug, then it's not going to work"

A computer rendering of pancreatic cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Sequential Therapy Boosts Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Phase II study shows a 32% reduced risk of death compared with standard treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Peripheral IV Access for Chemo Better Than Central Lines in Testicular Cancer?

Retrospective study suggests the technique results in fewer complications, thrombotic events

A computer rendering of T-cells attacking growing cancer cells.

<乌鸦传媒>When a Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Causes Cancer

The potential benefits of CAR T-cell therapies still far outweigh the risks

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<乌鸦传媒>Lessons From the Chemotherapy Shortages: Invest in Generics

We need more sustainable solutions to ensure treatment access

<乌鸦传媒>How Vital Drug Shortages Happen

"Fundamentally, there's something broken in how the market works"

A close up photo of a nurse taping the intravenous line to her male patient鈥檚 wrist during chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Standard Lymphoma Therapies Tied to Higher Risk for New Malignancies

Increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, MDS, AML versus the general population

<乌鸦传媒>How the Chemotherapy Shortage Is Affecting Frontline Clinicians

"How are we here in 2023 having some of these discussions?" bemoans gynecologic cancer expert

ESC over a photo of Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Therapy's Lower-Limb Blood Clots Better Treated With Long Anticoagulation

A year of DOAC therapy did not result in significantly more bleeds in ONCO DVT trial

A photo of a senior man in a hospital bed receiving chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Some NSCLC Patients on ICI Therapy Fare Worse With Proton Pump Inhibitor Use

But PFS, OS longer with ICIs plus chemotherapy among patients treated with PPIs

AHNS over a photo of the Montreal Convention Center in Quebec, Canada.

<乌鸦传媒>Primary Surgery vs Radiation in Oropharyngeal Cancer: Does One Come Out a Winner?

Higher short-term dysphagia risk with surgery, but RT/CRT had worse 5-year OS

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>WHO Links Sweetener to Cancer; Younger-Age CRC Risk; PCOS and Ovarian Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>New Ovarian Cancer Drug Extends Survival in Resistant Disease

"Practice changing" findings for tough-to-treat patient population

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemo-Free Approach Works in Subset of Patients With HER2+ Early Breast Cancer

Impressive 3-year invasive DFS seen with adaptive response strategy using FDG-PET

A computer rendering of various medications sticking out of a cardboard box.

<乌鸦传媒>Return of Rule Nixing Delivery of Rx Drugs to Medicare Patients Drawing Docs' Ire

"It is endangering the lives of the oldest and sickest Americans," oncology group says

DDW over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

<乌鸦传媒>Even at Stage IV, Immunotherapy Helps in Pancreatic Cancer

Small but clear boost to overall survival

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<乌鸦传媒>Implanted Ultrasound Device Opening Blood-Brain Barrier Promising in Brain Tumors

Device allows delivery of more potent chemotherapies to patients with glioblastomas

A medical illustration of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

<乌鸦传媒>HIPEC With Mitomycin C Reduces Locoregional Recurrence in High-Risk Colon Cancer

No increase in adverse events or toxicity versus surgery alone

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a test cassette labeled: HIGH SENSITIVE CARDIAC TROPONIN I

<乌鸦传媒>Manufacturer's Troponin Reference Values Don't Apply to Kids

Different thresholds for myocardial injury suggested for pediatric patients

A photo of a nurse administering a chemotherapy infusion to a female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Taxane, Anthracycline Combo Most Effective in Reducing Breast Cancer Recurrence

Chemotherapy regimens with higher cumulative dose provide greatest benefit

ACC over a photo of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

<乌鸦传媒>Atorvastatin Tied to Cardioprotection for Lymphoma Patients on Anthracyclines

STOP-CA deemed "an impactful study that will lead to more prescription of statins in patients."

A photo of a bald-headed woman on an outdoor hike with a man.

<乌鸦传媒>Exercise During Chemo Shows Benefits for Cardiorespiratory Fitness

However, patients who exercise after chemo also ultimately see benefits too

Seminoma histology image.

<乌鸦传媒>Treatment De-Escalation Shows Promise in Testicular Cancer

Early trial misses primary PFS endpoint, but "favorable" outcomes seen nonetheless

A close up of the IV lines going to the wrist of a chemotherapy patient鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Study: U.S. Chemo Regimen for Ewing Sarcoma Should Be International Standard

Europe and other countries have already followed suit

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