July 02, 2025

Lean Body Mass–Based Oxaliplatin Dosing and Risk of Neurotoxicity in Adjuvant Treatment of Stage III Colon Cancer

In a French phase II trial (LEANOX) reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Assenat et al examined survival outcomes and oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity risk associated with lean bo...

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Improving Adjuvant Chemotherapy Completion in Patients With Colon Cancer

Guest Editor’s Note: Although guidelines recommend adjuvant combination chemotherapy for patients with stage II and III colon cancer who are at high risk of disease recurrence, fewer than 50% complete...

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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June 27, 2025

Lifetime Body Weight Patterns Could Affect Risk of Developing Renal Cell Carcinoma

Investigators explored how weight patterns throughout life may affect an individual’s likelihood of developing renal cell carcinoma.

The ASCO Post

June 27, 2025

Still Showcasing the Extraordinary

With (analytical) science under siege, we need to ensure the field’s transformational efforts are appreciated

The Analytical Scientist

June 25, 2025

W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, FASCO, Selected for Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award

W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, FASCO, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Hologic, Inc Endowed Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award. Launched in 2016, the Women Who Conquer Cancer award prog...

The ASCO Post

June 24, 2025

Dermatologists Show Lowest Turnover Intent of All Specialists

AMA data show only 19.9% of dermatologists plan to leave their current positions, compared with 40.6% of anesthesiologists.

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June 20, 2025

Gut Bacteria Predict Chemotherapy-Related Heart Damage

Specific gut bacteria correlate with biomarkers indicating increased risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients before chemotherapy treatment.

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June 20, 2025

Does Breast Cancer Lower Alzheimer Risk?

Large Korean cohort study finds breast cancer survivors have an 8% lower Alzheimer disease risk, with radiation therapy showing protective effects.

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