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Three Cycles of Chemo Noninferior to Six for Rare Childhood Eye Cancer

Three cycles could become the new standard for retinoblastoma, researchers say

10 Hrs Ago
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Diet and Prostate Cancer; TTFields OK'd for NSCLC; Cancer Studies Retracted

-- News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Oct 18, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Let's Talk Breast Density; Cancer, Movies, and Music; Treatment-Induced Aging?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Oct 10, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
ASCO's Quality Care Symposium: Chemotherapy Shortage Resulted in Higher Costs

Other studies look at financial toxicity for teen/young adult cancer patients, nausea after chemo

Sep 24, 2024
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Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

Sep 16, 2024
 A photo of a dropper of cannabis oil in front of cannabis plants.
Limits to Anti-Nausea Pill Coverage Wear on Cancer Patients and Doctors

"This is sort of the dirty underbelly of the current healthcare environment," an oncologist said

Sep 11, 2024
A photo of cancer patient Steven Manetta in his Lemont, Illinois, home.
Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
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Oncologist Sued for Double-Billing; Pharmacy Deserts; 'She Loved Scotch and Pizza'

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 30, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Adjunctive Cannabis Extract Improves Nausea-Vomiting Prevention in Cancer Patients

Troublesome side effects, barriers to access could limit future availability

Aug 21, 2024
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Celebrity Cancers Stoking Fear? Cisplatin Shortage Ends; Setback for Anti-TIGIT

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jul 05, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Neuromuscular Training Decreased Incidence of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Incidence significantly reduced with two types of exercises versus usual care

Jul 01, 2024
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Oncology Drug Shortages Persist, but Continue to Evolve

Supply-chain issues, unrealistically low prices for generics, hoarding, other factors to blame

Jun 26, 2024
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Docetaxel Tied to Less Taxane Neuropathy in Black Breast Cancer Patients

Dose-limiting toxicity has been linked with worse outcomes specifically in this population

Jun 05, 2024
ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL
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Ending Oncology's Toxic Relationship With High Chemotherapy Doses

Optimizing doses can improve patient outcomes and lower costs

May 10, 2024
A close up photo of a woman’s hand with an IV line attached.
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