Radiation Oncologists Fight for Payment Reform Amid Cuts Radiation Oncologists Fight for Payment Reform Amid Cuts
Since 2013, radiation oncologists have seen a 23% drop in Medicare payments for radiation therapy services.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 16, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Stage 3/4a Cervical Cancer FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Stage 3/4a Cervical Cancer
The new approval marks the 40th oncology indication for pembrolizumab across 19 cancer types, including two previous metastatic cervical cancer approvals.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 16, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Is Axillary Surgery for Abemaciclib Candidacy Overused? Is Axillary Surgery for Abemaciclib Candidacy Overused?
Many women with HR –positive, HER2–negative breast cancer may be exposed to unnecessary axillary surgery, new data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Tied to Arrhythmia Risk Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain Tied to Arrhythmia Risk
Medical cannabis for chronic pain was associated with an increased risk of developing arrhythmia in a large Danish study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

HPV Vax Tied to Lower Odds of Cervical Lesion Progression HPV Vax Tied to Lower Odds of Cervical Lesion Progression
Vaccination status may help clinicians assess the likelihood that cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 will progress.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

FDA Rejects GI Cancer Drug Over Manufacturing Issues FDA Rejects GI Cancer Drug Over Manufacturing Issues
The manufacturer of the drug, zolbetuximab, says it is working closely with the FDA to resolve the issues.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Lung Cancer Screening: Unnecessary for Some Patients? Lung Cancer Screening: Unnecessary for Some Patients?
A new study found higher rates of invasive procedures and complications after annual lung cancer screenings than shown in previous research.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Using GPT-4 to Efficiently Match Patients to Clinical Trials Using GPT-4 to Efficiently Match Patients to Clinical Trials
An expert on artificial intelligence discusses a new tool that can more efficiently match cancer patients with clinical trials.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news

What Prompts a Post-Childhood'Survival Cliff' in ALL? What Prompts a Post-Childhood'Survival Cliff' in ALL?
Experts explore why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia fare well with current treatment options, while adolescents and younger adults still face high mortality rates.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 10, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

How Two Cancer Patients Found Joy at the End of Life How Two Cancer Patients Found Joy at the End of Life
David J. Kerr, CBE, MD, DSc, discusses palliative care that brings joy to patients nearing end of life.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news

First ALL Treatment Guidance for Young Patients in the Works First ALL Treatment Guidance for Young Patients in the Works
: The American Society of Hematology is developing the first clinical practice guidelines for treating acute lymphocytic leukemia in adolescents and young adults.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

US FDA Declines to Approve Astellas' Gastric Cancer Drug US FDA Declines to Approve Astellas' Gastric Cancer Drug
Japan ' s Astellas Pharma said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to approve its experimental drug to treat a type of gastric cancer, citing...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 9, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Nodal Radiation May Make BC Axillary Dissection Unnecessary Nodal Radiation May Make BC Axillary Dissection Unnecessary
Some patients with breast cancer may be able to skip axillary lymph node dissection if they plan to have adjuvant nodal radiation.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Gastric Cancer Survival Differs by Race and Ethnicity Gastric Cancer Survival Differs by Race and Ethnicity
Overall, Asian and Hispanic patients demonstrated better survival than White and Black patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Active Surveillance for Low-Risk PCa: Sprint or Marathon? Active Surveillance for Low-Risk PCa: Sprint or Marathon?
No easy algorithm for men who prefer to watch, rather than treat, their prostate cancers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Urology Source Type: news