Mammography Screening Reduces Rate of Advanced and Fatal Breast Cancer
An analysis of women in Sweden found that mammography screening reduces the rate of advanced and fatal breast cancers, regardless of changes in treatment regimens. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 17, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
SF3B1 Variant in MDS Found to Identify Distinct Disease Entities
An international working group of experts in myelodysplastic syndromes proposed the recognition of the SF3B1 variant as a distinct nosologic entity based on the presence of a non-inheritable genetic mutation that causes the disease. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 17, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Insulin Resistance May Contribute to Worse Prognosis in Black Women with Breast Cancer
Insulin resistance was found to be 1 factor that contributes to the worse prognosis in breast cancer between black and white women, potentially through direct effects of insulin on the tumor insulin receptor. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 16, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Olanzapine Helps Manage Nausea and Vomiting in Patients with Advanced Cancer
This trial found that olanzapine may help patients with advanced cancer successfully manage nausea and vomiting unrelated to chemotherapy. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 16, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
FDA Approves Pomalidomide for Patients with AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma
Pomalidomide was approved for patients with AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma whose disease has become resistant to highly active antiretroviral therapy, or in patients with Kaposi sarcoma who are HIV-negative. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Fine Particulate Matter Pollution Associated with Mortality in Pediatric and AYA Patients
This study found that fine particulate matter pollution was associated with mortality in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with specific cancers, suggesting a need to enforce air quality policies. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Detection Rate of SARS-COV2 Antibodies After COVID-19 in Patients with Cancer
Results from this study demonstrated that patients with cancer had a significantly lower detection rate of SARS-COV2 antibodies 15 days or later after COVID-19 symptoms and RT-PCR-positive test than healthcare workers. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
FDA Approves Rucaparib for Adult Patients with BRCA+ mCRPC
The FDA approved rucaparib for the treatment of adult patients with a deleterious BRCA mutation-associated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
FDA Approves Combination of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab for mNSCLC
The FDA approved the combination of nivolumab plus ipilimumab as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors express PD-L1 ( ≥1%), as determined by an FDA-approved test. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
FDA Approves Ripretinib Tablets for Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Ripretinib is now indicated for adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor who have received prior treatment with 3 or more kinase inhibitor therapies. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Expanded Medicaid States See Steeper Decline in Cancer Mortality Rate Under ACA
States that expanded Medicaid coverage saw a steeper decline in cancer mortality rate, compared to those that didn ’t follow the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Beth Fand Incollingo Source Type: news
Video Conference Visits Reduce Anxiety, Stress in Cancer Caregivers
The use of video conference technology significantly reduced anxiety and stress among individuals who provide care for an individual with cancer and live more than 1 hour away from the patient. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ryan McDonald Source Type: news
Smoking Cessation Before Lung Cancer Diagnosis May Improve Survival
Those who quit smoking, which can span as far out at 2 years prior to a lung cancer diagnosis, have increased chances of survival, compared with those who continue to smoke. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Conor Killmurray Source Type: news
Stephen Schuster, MD, Talks Adjustments for Treating Patients with Aggressive Lymphomas During COVID-19 Pandemic
Stephen Schuster, MD, of Penn Medicine discussed testing for COVID-19, telemedicine and how they are adjusting their treatment of patients with aggressive lymphomas during the pandemic. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stephen Schuster, MD Source Type: news
Integrated Geriatric Assessment Improved HRQOL in Older Adults with Cancer
Researchers showed that integration of a comprehensive geriatric assessment with geriatrician-led management care improved quality of life for older adults with cancer. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - May 13, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kristie L. Kahl Source Type: news
