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Oncology/Hematology

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A photo of the perimeter fence around Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York Nebraska.

<乌鸦传媒>What the Astronomical Rise in Incarceration Means for Women's Health

Health disparities, such as high rates of cervical cancer, in this population deserve attention

FDA APPROVED obecabtagene autoleucel (Aucatzyl) over a rendering of CAR-T cells attacking lymphoblastic leukemia cells.

<乌鸦传媒>New CAR T-Cell Therapy Approved for Leukemia

Obecabtagene autoleucel has no requirement for a REMS program

FDA ADCOMM ProSense cryoablation system over a computer rendering of the device freezing a breast tumor.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Backs Cryoablation in Early Breast Cancer as Alternative to Surgery

ProSense device would be indicated with adjuvant endocrine therapy for some low-risk patients

<乌鸦传媒>Promising OS at 5 Years With Chemo-Free Combo in Urothelial Cancer

And nearly half of responders to enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab remained in remission

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>'Dawson's Creek' Star Has Cancer; Radiotherapy Tattoos; Case of 'Petticoat' Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse's Death Tied to GLP-1 Drug; Research Monkey Jailbreak; Congressman Has Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Prostate Cancer Treatment Associated With Long-Term Complications

Researchers say inadequate understanding of risks may lead patients to regret treatment decisions

A photo of a female dermatologist examining the psoriasis on her male patient鈥檚 elbow.

<乌鸦传媒>Watch for Psoriasis After Cancer Immunotherapy, Study Says

PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors singled out for association

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<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Bag for Clinicians Vying for House Seats

Some races still too close to call

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>How Trump's Win Affects Healthcare; Uptick in COVID; Pesticides and Prostate Cancer

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of bone marrow, red and white blood cells, and platelets.

<乌鸦传媒>Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Myelofibrosis

Momentum grows for earlier intervention, including pre-fibrotic disease

ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>ACG Roundup: Young-Onset Barrett's Esophagus on the Rise

Selected highlights from the 2024 American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Is It Really Cancer? More Concerns About Accelerated Approval; Metformin and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW NSCLC over a computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies attacking lung cancer cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Year in Review: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

A look back at some of the newsworthy developments of 2024

<乌鸦传媒>Advancing Health in Africa

Rob Breiman, MD, discusses his public health work on the continent

ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>AI Colonoscopies: More Benign Lesion Removals, Potentially Higher Costs

At scale, the benefits of AI-assisted colonoscopy may not always outweigh the costs

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Smoking Cessation After Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Better Survival

Largest survival benefit observed in patients who entered a cessation program within 6 months

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<乌鸦传媒>'Converging' Evidence of Link Between Air Pollution and Breast Cancer

Large cohort study showed cancer risk increased with exposure to fine particulate matter

ACG over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Volume Bowel Prep Matches Standard for Inpatient Colonoscopy

Patients also found MoviPrep to be more tolerable and were more willing to repeat it

A computer rendering of bits of DNA in the blood stream.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for CRC Screening Lags Behind Other Options in Cost-Effectiveness Study

Fewer cancers, cancer deaths prevented; higher cost per quality-year saved

A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies attacking thyroid cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Precision Medicine Approach Shows Promise for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

Median OS as high as 43 months with mutation-guided targeted agents plus immunotherapy

A computer rendering of a transparent body with a diseased liver highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Algorithm May Be Able to Predict HCC Risk in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease

Easy to apply, uses parameters commonly measured in outpatient and inpatient settings

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment; Insights Into HPV in Men; Exercise and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

<乌鸦传媒>A Moral Code: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine

Three physicians face crossroads in patient care

<乌鸦传媒>We Don't Always Know What's 'Best' for Our Patients

Grappling with the illusion of patient autonomy

A photo of a mature woman receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Survival in Aggressive Breast Cancer

Study also showed that patients were more likely to receive timely treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>Three Cycles of Chemo Noninferior to Six for Rare Childhood Eye Cancer

Three cycles could become the new standard for retinoblastoma, researchers say

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<乌鸦传媒>How Do Younger People Fare With Stool Tests for CRC Screening?

Retrospective study answers questions raised in shift to screening at age 45

FDA APPROVED FDA has approved zolbetuximab (Vyloy) over a computer rendering of a monoclonal antibody and cancer cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Targeted Drug Approved for Stomach Cancers

Zolbetuximab indicated alongside fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Diet and Prostate Cancer; TTFields OK'd for NSCLC; Cancer Studies Retracted

-- News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Drugmaker Pulls Trodelvy's Bladder Cancer Approval

In confirmatory trial, antibody-drug conjugate failed to improve OS versus chemotherapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Absolute risk remains low, however

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Pop Star Falls to His Death; Trump the 'Father of IVF'? Columbia Doc's Retractions

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of prostate cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Radioligand Shows Promise in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Odds of undetectable PSA at 48 weeks doubled with addition of Pluvicto

A computer rendering of a Reed-Sternberg cell in Hodgkin鈥檚 lymphoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Nivolumab Regimen Achieves Durable PFS in Advanced Hodgkin's Lymphoma

May become "treatment of choice" over brentuximab vedotin for all disease stages

A photo of a woman receiving a mammogram.

<乌鸦传媒>Distant Recurrence Risk in Early Breast Cancer on the Decline

Trials now enroll lower-risk women who get better treatment, analysis suggests

A photo of a linear accelerator.

<乌鸦传媒>'Personalized' Approach to RT for Bladder Cancer Promising but Challenging

Low rates of toxicity and salvage cystectomy, with 2-year survival similar to surgery

FDA APPROVED marstacimab-hncq (Hympavzi) over a computer rendering of a leaking blood vessel.

<乌鸦传媒>Marstacimab Gets FDA Nod for Hemophilia A or B Without Inhibitors

First once-weekly subcutaneous prophylactic option for hemophilia B

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>ACS Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility -- Is That a Good Thing?

Debate highlights pros and cons of the new recommendation

A computer rendering of cancer cells in the blood stream.

<乌鸦传媒>Study Details Perinatal Risks of Blood Cancers Diagnosed in Pregnancy

Likelihood of severe maternal morbidity more than 20 times higher versus the general population

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