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A photo of a healthcare professional opening a bag of hematopoietic cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Stem Cell Selection Unneeded for SSc Transplant Therapy?

Small trial suggests a simpler path to defeat systemic sclerosis

A computer rendering of ovarian cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>HIPEC for Recurrent, Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer Fails to Improve PFS

More favorable-risk patient population may explain variance from other recent studies

A computer rendering of a healthy colon.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Older Adults Think Stopping CRC Screening at Age 75 Is 'Unacceptable'

Limited life expectancy may not increase acceptance of such guidelines, researchers say

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<乌鸦传媒>Drug Prices Negotiated by Medicare Still Higher Than Other Countries'

All drugs except one remained more expensive in the U.S.

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<乌鸦传媒>HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS and Other Conspiracies RFK Jr. Endorsed

He has also claimed Wi-Fi causes cancer and that antidepressants are to blame for mass shootings

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW MULTIPLE MYELOMA over a computer rendering of multiple myeloma cells in the blood flow.

<乌鸦传媒>Year in Review: Multiple Myeloma

A drug comeback, new FDA approvals, and a new standard for transplant-ineligible patients

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits of HPV Vaccination; Contraindications to Newer Obesity Drugs

Also in TTHealthWatch: minimum effective dose of pneumococcal vaccines

Doctors performing colonic resection surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Lidocaine Fails to Speed Up Gut Function Recovery After Colonic Surgery

Absence of gut function recovery is the primary reason for extended hospital stays

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Big Drop in Cervical Cancer Deaths; Publication Hijackers; A Win for CRC Home Tests

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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

<乌鸦传媒>New CAR-T Drug Induces Durable Remissions in ALL, Published Data Show

Results of FELIX study supported obecabtagene autoleucel's recent FDA approval

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Investigating Blood Cancer Risk With Gene Therapy Skysona

Agency is evaluating the need for further regulatory action

SNO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>TRK Inhibitor Active in Treatment-Refractory Glioblastoma

Also from SNO: Encouraging early results with ATM pathway inhibition, sonodynamic therapy

SNO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Hit and Miss for CDK4/6 Inhibitor in Recurrent Brain Cancer

Abemaciclib active in previously treated meningioma, fails to impress in glioblastoma combination

SNO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Preoperative Embolization Linked to Relapse-Free Survival in Meningioma

Significant impact on RFS with subtotal resection, and molecular analysis suggests hypoxic effect

SNO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Promise for PI3K Inhibitor in Brain Metastases

Also from SNO: TTFields boosts PFS in glioblastoma, proton therapy for leptomeningeal disease

SNO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>IDH Inhibitor Activity in Brain Cancer Persists With Longer Follow-Up

Two-fold increase in PFS with postoperative ivosidenib holds up in placebo-controlled trial

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<乌鸦传媒>AMA President-Elect Confronts a New Challenge: A Brain Tumor

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, was diagnosed with grade 2 glioma after experiencing aphasia at AMA meeting

SNO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

<乌鸦传媒>Patients With Melanoma Brain Mets May Fare Better With RT Before Immunotherapy

Meta-analysis shows better PFS, OS with RT-first approach, but issue requires more study

<乌鸦传媒>Major Shifts in Urothelial Cancer Care: Immunotherapy Redefines Standards

New treatments reshape metastatic and muscle-invasive bladder cancer therapy

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Advances in TNBC; Mixed News in Lung Cancer Report; Pancreatic Cancer Overdiagnosis?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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<乌鸦传媒>Treatment of Oligometastatic EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer

More research needed on role of local therapy in new era of treatment

FDA APPROVED zanidatamab (Ziihera) over a computer rendering of the gall bladder.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Zanidatamab for Biliary Tract Cancer

New antibody indicated for previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive disease

AHA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Sacubitril/Valsartan Curbs Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy

Benefit shown in trial of patients flagged for high risk of cardiotoxicity

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<乌鸦传媒>Small Benefit, Persistent Toxic Risk With Adjuvant Anthracycline in Breast Cancer

Time for "long goodbye" to the "burning red devil," say editorialists

AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Downstaging Liver Tumors Prior to Transplant

78% of patients in prospective study had tumor downstaging with immune checkpoint inhibitors

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<乌鸦传媒>Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

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

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Menin Inhibitor for Acute Leukemia

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

<乌鸦传媒>Response Duration After Stopping Enfortumab Vedotin in Bladder Cancer

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

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<乌鸦传媒>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

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Big Comeback for Myeloma Drug; DIY Cancer Therapy; Gut Clues to Bladder Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

A computer rendering of ovarian cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Adding HIPEC Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Results "signal a paradigm shift," expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis Varies by Physician, Exam Method

Greatest diagnostic accuracy with experienced dermatologists using dermoscopy

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

<乌鸦传媒>'Full House' Star's Cancer; Fluoride Fears Go Mainstream; Florida Doctor Arrested

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of the pembrolizumab antibody.

<乌鸦传媒>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

IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.

<乌鸦传媒>Targeted Combination Shows Promise in Metastatic Kidney Cancer

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

A photo of a female nurse interacting with a little girl who is receiving chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Electronic Symptom Screening in Kids With Cancer Boosts Quality of Care

Improvements seen in pain, neuropathy, and cognitive function

IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.

<乌鸦传媒>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

AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.

<乌鸦传媒>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

IKCS over a photo of Omni Louisville in Louisville, KY.

<乌鸦传媒>Upfront TKI for Bone-Predominant RCC Tops Single-Agent Immunotherapy

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

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW EARLY BREAST CANCER over a computer rendering of breast cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Year in Review: Early Breast Cancer

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

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