<ѻý>Atezolizumab Plus Chemo Falters in Rapidly Relapsing TNBCѻý> No difference in survival versus chemotherapy alone in patients with PD-L1-positive disease May 16, 2024
<ѻý>HPV Vaccination Program in England Was Effective Across Socioeconomic Groupsѻý> "It is vitally important to achieve high coverage in all sectors of society," researcher says May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheatingѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS in Resectable Lung Cancerѻý> CheckMate 77T trial shows 42% reduction in risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death May 15, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Approves New Self-Collection Option for HPV Testingѻý> Provides women a way to privately collect their own samples, says maker Roche May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Resection for Early Liver Cancer Tied to Improved Survivalѻý> 5-year OS rate nearly doubled vs nonsurgical approaches for early HCC, retrospective study finds May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Donepezil Flunks Test for Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairmentѻý> No improvement versus placebo in immediate recall or other outcomes in breast cancer survivors May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Will AI Replace Radiologists, or Just Make Them Better Than Ever?ѻý> Opinions differ on how much physicians should be embracing the technology May 14, 2024
<ѻý>More Patients Participate in Cancer Treatment Trials Than Previously Estimatedѻý> Study calculates rate at 7.1%, higher than historical estimate of less than 5% May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Illness Took Away Her Voice. AI Created a Replica She Carries in Her Phone.ѻý> OpenAI's new AI voice generator was able to replicate her voice using only a 15-second voice clip May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Pig-Kidney Recipient Dies; Colon Cancers Surge in Teens; CRISPR Fails to Cure HIVѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Mortality in U.S. Youth; Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Diseaseѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: updated breast cancer screening guidelines May 11, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Extended Imatinib Maintenance Boosts Disease-Free Survival in High-Risk GISTѻý> Three-year DFS of 87% with 6 years versus 55% with 3 years, but with increased toxicity May 10, 2024
<ѻý>Cancer Vaccines' Emergence; More Focus on Side Effects; A Nudge for Exerciseѻý> News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues May 10, 2024
<ѻý>Ending Oncology's Toxic Relationship With High Chemotherapy Dosesѻý> Optimizing doses can improve patient outcomes and lower costs May 10, 2024
<ѻý>Venetoclax Combo Safe, Effective in AML Patients Age 80 and Up, Real-World Data Showѻý> Study finds survival is comparable to that seen in younger patients in VIALE-A trial May 09, 2024
<ѻý>Make the Diagnosis: Should She Be Worried About This Growth on Her Finger?ѻý> A 65-year-old woman visited her doctor about a growth that developed on her finger 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient? May 08, 2024
<ѻý>RFK Jr.'s Brain Worm; Cancer From Your Car? Hearing Restored in Two Kidsѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 08, 2024
<ѻý>Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Riskѻý> However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role May 07, 2024
<ѻý>Having a PCP Important in Cervical Cancer Screening, Especially for LGB Womenѻý> Lesbian, gay, and bisexual cisgender women with PCP more likely to be up-to-date with screening May 06, 2024
<ѻý>Lack of Clinical Trial Availability Tied to Worse Prostate Cancer Mortalityѻý> "It's a trend we really don't want to see," researcher says May 06, 2024
<ѻý>Surveillance for Small Renal Masses No Detriment to Nephron-Sparing Surgeryѻý> Similar outcomes with immediate versus delayed surgery, supporting use of active surveillance May 06, 2024
<ѻý>No Survival Benefit With Extended Lymphadenectomy in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancerѻý> Extended versus standard lymphadenectomy also associated with greater morbidity May 05, 2024
<ѻý>No PSA Recurrence at 24 Months With Apalutamide Plus ADT After Radical Prostatectomyѻý> Biochemical control maintained despite high rates of testosterone recovery May 05, 2024
<ѻý>High Response Rates With Gene Therapies for BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancerѻý> Three-fourths of patients had complete responses, which proved to be durable in most cases May 04, 2024
<ѻý>HIFU Non-Inferior to Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Cancerѻý> Better urinary and erectile function outcomes with high-intensity focused ultrasound May 04, 2024
<ѻý>Active Surveillance Lawsuits; More Eligibility for Studies; Biosimilars Make Newsѻý> News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues May 03, 2024
<ѻý>Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers May Increase Risk of Childhood Leukemiaѻý> However, overall cancer risk was not higher after fertility treatments vs natural conception May 02, 2024
<ѻý>It May Be Safe to Extend Time Between Colonoscopy Screenings, Study Saysѻý> Findings have implications for economics of resource use and avoiding invasive examinations May 02, 2024
<ѻý>Impact of Recombinant Replacement Therapy Detailed in Genetic Clotting Disorderѻý> Trial that led to FDA approval shows a big difference in replacement levels versus usual care May 01, 2024
<ѻý>Liver Cancer Screening Benefits Patients With Cirrhosis, Study Suggestsѻý> Analysis still finds improved survival after correcting for lead- and length-time biases May 01, 2024
<ѻý>Glecirasib Shows Promising Efficacy in KRAS-Mutated NSCLCѻý> Trend towards better response rate, PFS compared with approved KRAS inhibitors May 01, 2024
<ѻý>Genetics and Genetic Testing to Inform Myelofibrosis Clinical Managementѻý> Genetics already informs prognosis, may help guide therapy development beyond JAK2 inhibition May 01, 2024
<ѻý>Myelofibrosis: A Rare Malignancy Attracting More and More Attentionѻý> Increased interest follows mutation discoveries, development of targeted therapies May 01, 2024
<ѻý>New E. Coli Outbreak; How ECMO Redefines Death; A Step Closer to Universal Bloodѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 01, 2024
<ѻý>CDC: Premature Mortality for Top Causes of Death Higher in Rural Areasѻý> Death rate vs urban areas continues to widen for cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and stroke Apr 30, 2024
<ѻý>EPA Bans Consumer Use of Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Liver, Lung Cancersѻý> Methylene chloride has killed at least 88 workers since 1980 Apr 30, 2024
<ѻý>USPSTF Finalizes New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendationsѻý> Biennial screening should begin at age 40, Task Force says Apr 30, 2024
<ѻý>Major Gaps in Cancer Screening at Federally Qualified Health Centersѻý> Breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening rates much lower than overall national rates Apr 29, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Approves First Drug for WHIM Syndromeѻý> CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor effectively boosts neutrophils and lymphocytes to reduce infections Apr 29, 2024