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<乌鸦传媒>Potential New First-Line Options for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Tremelimumab-durvalumab improves OS, single-agent durvalumab non-inferior to sorafenib

GiCS over a photo of the Moscone Convention Center West in San Francisco, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Pre-Op Immunotherapy Combo Makes Headway in Select Gastric Cancers

Plus, novel bispecific antibody tested as first-line therapy for advanced gastric/GEJ cancer

GiCS over a photo of the Moscone Convention Center West in San Francisco, CA

<乌鸦传媒>More Data for Upfront PD-1 Inhibition in Gastric, Esophageal Cancer

Updates from two landmark trials show consistent benefits across subgroups, PD-L1 expression

A bottle of Gleevec next to a bottle of generic Imatinib Mesylate Tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Growing Controversy Over 'Skinny' Labeling for Generic Drugs

What's at stake in legal battles over patent-avoiding approval pathway for generics

Photos of Donald L. Trump, MD, and Eric T. Rosenthal on either side of the cover of the book: Centers of the Cancer Universe

<乌鸦传媒>Living History: 50 Years After the Birth of National Cancer Centers

New book examines the progress 50 years following the National Cancer Act of 1971

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<乌鸦传媒>Virgil Abloh's Cardiac Angiosarcoma

The fashion designer's death due to this rare form of cancer took the world by surprise

ASH over a photo of the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy Resolves Severe Pain Events in Sickle Cell Disease

LentiGlobin also normalized hemoglobin and reduced hemolysis markers

A mature man raises hand to ask a question during a lecture

<乌鸦传媒>In the Story of Our Practice, We're Always the Hero

When is it right to challenge our medical colleagues?

ASH over a photo of the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

<乌鸦传媒>尾-Thalassemia Patients Go Transfusion-Free With Gene Therapy

Treatment with beti-cel is "potentially curative" in this transfusion-dependent group

A photo of a boy holding a tablet displaying an xray of his jaw in front of his face.

<乌鸦传媒>BRAF Inhibition in Pediatric Ameloblastoma of the Jaw

Targeted therapy in 3 boys allowed for conservative surgery to restore jaw to predisease state

A computer rendering of a bleeding peptic ulcer.

<乌鸦传媒>Hemostatic Powder on Par for Stopping Acute Upper GI Bleeds

In non-inferiority trial, TC-325 matched standard therapy for nonvariceal lesions

A senior couple regard each other with concern as a male physician at his desk looks on.

<乌鸦传媒>But the Cancer Was 'Indolent'

Tread carefully when offering patients an optimistic outlook

A computer rendering of a transparent abdomen with an adrenal gland tumor highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Chemoimmunotherapy Regimen Wows in Pediatric Neuroblastoma

"I've never seen anything like this," researcher says of 3-year event-free survival rate

RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>States Didn't Follow CDC Recs to Prioritize COVID Vaccine for Cancer Patients

Only 17 states gave cancer patients the same immunization priority as those ages 65-74

A computer rendering of pancreatic cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>'Actual' 5-Year Survival Rate of 27% After Surgery, Chemo for Pancreatic Cancer

Fewer than half of the survivors remained recurrence- or disease-free

A box of Zykadia (ceritinib) over a photo of a young boy, bald from chemotherapy, laying in a field of flowers.

<乌鸦传媒>Ceritinib Shows Promise in ALK-Positive Pediatric Malignancies

Responses seen in neuroblastoma, among other tumors

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<乌鸦传媒>Tumor Spill Common in Minimally Invasive Hysterectomies for Endometrial Cancer

Few surgeons in survey reported changing post-op management after spillage

CTOS over a microscopy of myxoid liposarcoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemo-ICI Combo Promising in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

PFS rate of 69% at 12 weeks in liposarcoma patients with eribulin and pembrolizumab

CTOS over a microscopy of myxoid liposarcoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Active Surveillance Still the Best Bet in Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis

GRAFITI trial show's less than a third of watched patients eventually need active treatment

CTOS over a microscopy of myxoid liposarcoma.

<乌鸦传媒>T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Rare Sarcomas

Afami-cel induced durable responses in synovial sarcoma and myxoid/round cell liposarcoma

A computer rendering of a fetus in utero.

<乌鸦传媒>Preterm Birth Drug Tied to Cancer Risk in Those Exposed in Utero

Mothers who took 17-OHPC for miscarriage in the 1950s and 1960s had offspring at greater risk

CTOS over a microscopy of myxoid liposarcoma.

<乌鸦传媒>High COVID Complication Rates in Sarcoma Patients

Half of patients in registry-based study were hospitalized

CTOS over a microscopy of myxoid liposarcoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Ripretinib Continues to Demonstrate Benefit in Advanced GIST

Updated analysis shows stable PFS, improved OS

Deodorants from various makers line the shelves in a Walgreens pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Benzene Found in Spray Deodorants Now Too, Valisure Says

Online pharmacy has previously petitioned FDA regarding contaminated hand sanitizers, sunscreens

ASTRO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Primary RT Fares Well in Abbreviated Trial for HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer

No deaths, progression with RT after early termination because of deaths in surgery arm

A shocked looking man in bed looking at his laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Pathologists Consider 'Workaround' So Patients Don't Freak Out Over EHR Bad News

Doctors worry patients will misconstrue language or be psychologically harmed without guidance

ASTRO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Gentler Adjuvant RT Could Be Viable for Some HPV-Positive Oral Cancers

Those with extranodal extension didn't fare as well

A computer rendering of bladder cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>Rare Aggressive Bladder Cancer Treated Successfully in Elderly Man

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by cystectomy achieves complete response

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<乌鸦传媒>A Better Option for Preserving Fertility in Gynecologic Cancer Patients?

In vitro maturation can result in both embryos and oocyte vitrification, researcher says

Two tablets and a capsule cover Benjamin Franklin鈥檚 eyes and mouth on a $100 bill.

<乌鸦传媒>The Price Tag of FDA's 'Onco-Exceptionalism'

Substantial use of certain cancer drugs without an overall survival benefit

A CT scan showing a large tumour of the parotid gland.

<乌鸦传媒>Abiraterone Active in Androgen Receptor-Positive Salivary Tumors

Disease control in 62.5% of a small cohort, including five partial responses

A photo of Elihu Estey, MD.

<乌鸦传媒>What Happens When All the Great Doctors Are Gone?

In commemoration of the late Elihu (Eli) Estey, MD

A photo of Times Square, NY, next to a photo of Maria Ambrocio, RN

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Killed in Times Square

Veteran oncology nurse was knocked over by fleeing burglar

MSTS over a night shot of the waterfront in Baltimore, MD

<乌鸦传媒>What's the Best Way to Treat Femur Breaks From Bone Metastases?

No difference in outcomes between long-stem hemiarthroplasty and intramedullary nailing

MSTS over a night shot of the waterfront in Baltimore, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric Sarcoma Patients Face Late Amputation Risk Decades Later

Study finds about 18% required amputation long after initial limb salvage surgery

MSTS over a night shot of the waterfront in Baltimore, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Take Sarcoma Research Based on Registry Data With a Grain of Salt

Many studies using SEER/NCDB registries often generated disparate outcomes

MSTS over a night shot of the waterfront in Baltimore, MD

<乌鸦传媒>No Benefit for Longer-Duration Antibiotic Prophylaxis After Limb Salvage

Surgical site infections similar versus shorter-duration prophylactic IV regimen

MSTS over a night shot of the waterfront in Baltimore, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Antibiotic Could Thwart Costly Sarcoma Surgery Complication

Benefit seen for adding "anaerobic coverage" to standard perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis

A senior man sleeps in a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Can the Death Rattle Be Silenced?

Randomized trial says yes, but results may be challenging to put into practice

A computer rendering of a magnetically controlled capsule and an endoscope

<乌鸦传媒>Fully Automated Capsule Endoscopy Feasible for Gastric Exams

Minimally invasive, magnetically controlled capsule comparable to conventional endoscopy

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