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A photomicrograph of leiomyosarcoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Doxorubicin-Trabectedin Strategy Boosts Survival in Challenging Sarcoma

Combination for leiomyosarcoma improved OS by 9 months versus doxorubicin alone

A computer rendering of an antibody.

<乌鸦传媒>Off-the-Shelf Drug Matches CAR-T Effects in Refractory Lupus

Patient achieves remission with biologic agent currently used for myeloma

A photo of a radiologist monitoring a computer as a female nurse observes a patient during MRI.

<乌鸦传媒>The Higher the Disability Burden From Disease, the Higher the Suicide Risk

Having a medical condition was tied to increased risk of suicide in a dose-response-like manner

A computer rendering of CAR T cell therapy in multiple myeloma.

<乌鸦传媒>Infections the Main Cause of Nonrelapse Mortality After CAR-T for Blood Cancers

Systematic review and meta-analysis finds CAR T-cell-specific toxicities only account for 11.5%

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

<乌鸦传媒>Cell Phones and Brain Cancer; Bogus Doctor Faces New Charges; Cannabis Rescheduling

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of a chronic lymphocytic leukemia cell.

<乌鸦传媒>BTK Inhibitor Active in Half of Patients With Richter Transformation

Responses to pirtobrutinib observed in patients with previously treated disease

A photo of mammography equipment.

<乌鸦传媒>False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

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>Your Patient Has Been Dealt a Hand With Four ACEs. What Now?

In cancer survivorship, we must address patients' psychological wellness

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<乌鸦传媒>Benefits of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer Extend Beyond TNBC

Meta-analysis shows ICIs also improved pCR rates in HR-positive/HER2-negative disease

Photos of Shontel Brown, Ayanna Pressley, and Nydia Velazquez.

<乌鸦传媒>Congresswomen Press FDA on Delayed Proposal to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemicals

Agency has delayed the target date twice

A computer rendering of sickle cells in the blood.

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Function Stable in Sickle Cell Patients After Non-Myeloablative Transplant

Results from some pulmonary function tests even showed improvement 3 years post-transplant

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Exercise an Effective Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

A deep dive with Rob Newton, a pioneer in the field of exercise oncology

A photo of a flexible colonoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

A photo of a lab technician moving a bag of cultivated hematopoietic stem cells

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results With Cyclophosphamide in Mismatched Unrelated Stem Cell Transplants

Better survival in one registry study, detriment with class I HLA mismatch in another

FDA EUA Pemivibart (Pemgarda) over a photo of the packaging and vial of Pemgarda.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Could Soon Limit Use of Only Drug for COVID Prevention

Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns

A computer rendering of sickle cells blocking blood flow.

<乌鸦传媒>Too Many Kids With Sickle Cell Disease Aren't Getting Appropriate Preventive Care

Findings from my recent study shook me to my core

A photo of a female radiologist positioning her female patient for digital breast tomosynthesis.

<乌鸦传媒>Adding MRI to DBT Screening in Women With Dense Breasts May Avert More Cancer Deaths

But benefit in modeling study accompanied by more false-positive biopsy recommendations

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

<乌鸦传媒>King Charles' Cancer; COVID Vax Now or Later; Was RFK Jr. a Drug Dealer?

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a Basotho shepherd overlooking Sani Pass, Drakensberg range, Lesotho, Africa.

<乌鸦传媒>The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

<乌鸦传媒>Amino Acids May Protect Kidneys During Surgery; EDTA for Chelation Therapy

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicidality among spouses of people with cancer

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Alarm Over Pharma-China Link; Taking Screening to the People; Agriculture and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a teen girl.

<乌鸦传媒>HPV Vaccine Coverage in Teens Stalled for Second Straight Year, CDC Says

And being up-to-date on HPV vaccination by age 13 fell among kids born in 2010

A computer rendering of a beam of light across a liver tumor.

<乌鸦传媒>Favorable Outcomes With Microwave Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients

A photo composite of vials of Opdivo and Yervoy over a computer rendering of lung cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Questions Role of Dual Immunotherapy in First-Line NSCLC

In Japanese trial, nivolumab-ipilimumab didn't improve OS versus pembrolizumab, had more toxicity

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<乌鸦传媒>Doc Never Heard Patient's Screams; How Richard Simmons Died; Suicides in Physicians

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a lab technician preparing a chemotherapy dose.

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

Troublesome side effects, barriers to access could limit future availability

A computer rendering of stomach cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Strong Support for Not Interrupting Imatinib Treatment in Advanced GIST

Worse progression-free, overall survival, shorter time to resistance after discontinuation

A CT scan of healthy lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>Researchers Challenge USPSTF's Lung Cancer Screening Criteria

Alternate criteria based on years of smoking has higher sensitivity and specificity, study says

A computer rendered cutaway of pancreatic cancer

<乌鸦传媒>Dose-Reduced Chemo Regimen Promising in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Alternating cycles of nab-paclitaxel-gemcitabine and gemcitabine alone boosted tolerability

A photo of a pregnant woman pouring iron supplements into her palm.

<乌鸦传媒>Evidence Still Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening, Supplementation in Pregnancy

USPSTF says new findings were consistent with those of previous review

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<乌鸦传媒>Traveling to Die: The Latest Form of Medical Tourism

Patients with terminal illness explore end-of-life options

FDA APPROVED lazertinib (Lazcluze) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Targeted First-Line Combo Approved for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

Lazertinib plus amivantamab improved PFS by about 7 months versus single-agent osimertinib

A photo of a box of prednisolone tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Higher Steroid Dose for ICI Toxicity Harms Cancer Survival, Analysis Suggests

More data for discussion of controversial association between steroids, immunotherapy

A photo of a female nurse holding a bag of blood for transfusion.

<乌鸦传媒>No Effect of Tranexamic Acid on Bleeding in Surgery for Liver Cancer

No difference from placebo in transfusion rate, blood loss, with higher complication rate

A computer rendering of colorectal cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Confirmed Antitumor Activity With T-DXd for HER2-Positive Metastatic CRC

Overall response rate approaching 40%, including hard-to-treat RAS-mutant tumors

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Medicare's Negotiated Drug Price List Worth Celebrating? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Reactions from physician and consumer groups were positive, but drugmakers begged to differ

Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.

<乌鸦传媒>More Support for Early Detection; Cancer in Men Rising; Diet Drives Colon Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

FDA APPROVED durvalumab (Imfinzi) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with lung cancer highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Durvalumab Label to Operable Lung Cancer

PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor approved for use in NSCLC before and after surgery

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<乌鸦传媒>'SNL' Alum's Inoperable Cancer; Viral Toddler Checkup; Rocket Fuel Chemical in Food

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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