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Oncology/Hematology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in oncology/hematology.

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Spicy Chip Death Lawsuit; Gen X and Cancer; Extreme U.S. Temperatures

Health news and commentary gathered by 榴莲视频 staff

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Refractory Multiple Myeloma Responsive to Immunotherapy Plus Low-Dose Radiotherapy

A third of patients who had received multiple prior lines of therapy responded, small study shows

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If CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy Fails in Lymphoma, Try a CD22 Version

Durable response possible with treatment targeting a different antigen

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Make the Diagnosis: Can You Explain Her Rash and Conjunctival Injection?

A 13-year-old Mexican girl was brought to the doctor by her father for a rash that developed on her face over the last 3 days.

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Novel Image Analysis IDs Women for MRI After Negative Mammography

AI tool quadruples cancer detection rates in early trial

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Laryngeal Transplant Helped a Cancer Patient Speak Again in Pioneering Study

Transplants of this nature normally aren't an option for people with active cancer

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Can Narrow Margins Suffice for Some Smaller Low-Risk Melanomas In Situ?

Strategy in a selected population could reduce morbidity and costs, researchers argue

Avoiding Neuropathy From Chemo; Predictive Value of Screening EKGs

Also in TTHealthWatch: OUD medication use, and heart disease trends in the U.K.

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Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors

High levels of adherence associated with lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

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Popular Diabetes Drug Class Lowered Risk of 10 Obesity-Associated Cancers

For people with diabetes, cancer risks were reduced with GLP-1s versus insulin

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Celebrity Cancers Stoking Fear? Cisplatin Shortage Ends; Setback for Anti-TIGIT

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Belantamab Mafodotin: The Comeback Drug in Multiple Myeloma

Joseph Mikhael, MD, leads a discussion on the DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 trials

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Can Oligonucleotide Infusions Really Fix Lyme, Cancer, and Other Diseases?

U.S. clinics market oligonucleotide therapy for a wide range of conditions, without much evidence

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More Data Link Obesity to Better Survival for Cancer Patients on Immunotherapy

Higher BMI also associated with improvements in functional outcomes in this setting

Experts Discuss Groundbreaking Advances in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer

Discussion highlights insights from the LAURA trial and others on emerging treatments

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Vapers May Be Less Likely to Undergo Lung Cancer Screening

"Former smokers who use e-cigarettes remain at increased risk of lung cancer," researchers say

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PSMA PET Beats MRI in Prostate Cancer Staging Study

Findings support PSMA PET in the preoperative workflow of intermediate- and high-risk tumors

Pivotal Studies in Double-Expressor DLBCL Yield Divergent Results

R-CHOP plus venetoclax falls short, while R-CHOP with HDAC inhibitor shows promise

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Screening Mammography Performance Improved, Workload Decreased With AI Assistance

How European data play out in U.S. mammography environment remains to be seen

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Neuromuscular Training Decreased Incidence of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Incidence significantly reduced with two types of exercises versus usual care

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Unexplained CAR-T Death; Americans Spurn Sunscreen; Improving Diversity in Trials

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Study Supports More Inclusive Clinical Trials With Broader Eligibility Criteria

No difference in adverse events, clinical benefit, OS for patients with or without waivers

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Young Cervical Cancer, Leukemia Survivors at Greater Risk of Obstetric Complications

Population-based study suggests reassurance for most, high-risk strategies for some

CAR T-Cell Therapy in Functional High-Risk Multiple Myeloma

Joseph Mikhael, MD, leads a discussion on the subgroup analysis of CARTITUDE-4

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What's a Normal PSA Value for Transgender Women on Estrogen Therapy?

Study suggests threshold is too high to identify risk of prostate cancer in this population

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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

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Temsirolimus Plus Chemotherapy Fails in Rare Childhood Cancer

Adding the mTOR inhibitor didn't improve EFS in intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma

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Real-World Analysis Identifies Meds Tied to Higher Risk of Liver Injury

Case reports may not be as reliable, researchers say

Combo of Approved Agents Active in High-Risk Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Our panel of experts discusses mosunetuzumab/polatuzumab vedotin for relapsed/refractory patients

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Acupuncture Reduced Hot Flashes Related to Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer

64% of women reported at least a 50% reduction in hot flash frequency and severity

FDA APPROVED crovalimab (Piasky) over a computer rendering of blood flowing inside a vessel.

Subcutaneous C5 Inhibitor Approved for PNH

Longer-acting crovalimab designed for more sustained effect and less treatment burden

Treating Advanced Breast Cancer After Progression on CDK4/6 Inhibitors

Results from postMONARCH offer one path

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Court: Some Employers Can Exclude PrEP, Cancer Screenings From Insurance Coverage

Not all preventive care recommended by the USPSTF is threatened by the narrow ruling, however

FDA APPROVED adagrasib (Krazati) over a computer rendering of colorectal cancer.

Adagrasib Wins Accelerated Approval for KRAS-Mutant Colorectal Cancer

KRAS inhibitor plus cetuximab achieved 34% response rate, 85% disease control in early trial

ASTRO Guideline Addresses Specifics of HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer

Clinical landscape has shifted away from traditional risks for H&N cancer to HPV predominance

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ALK Inhibitor Shows Promise in Rare, Progressive Tumor Types

Phase II study found brigatinib exceeded historical control by shrinking 10% of targeted tumors

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EU Adds CAR-T Warning; New Blincyto Indication; Good News in Pancreatic Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Anti-PD-L1 Plus Targeted Agent No Better Than Chemo for Resistant NSCLC

No significant difference between atezolizumab-cabozantinib, docetaxel for OS, PFS, response

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Glofitamab Regimen Improves Survival in DLBCL

Granted accelerated approval last year, bispecific antibody passes its confirmatory test

Using MRD Status to Deescalate Multiple Myeloma Therapy

Joseph Mikhael, MD, leads a discussion on the findings of the MRD2STOP study

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