November 19, 2024

What Is the Impact of a Colon or Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis on Younger Adults vs Older Adults?

Young patients living with colon or colorectal cancer have long-term, adverse consequences on their lives, which are different from the impact the disease has on older adults, according to two studies...

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November 14, 2024

From Gaps to Bridges: Cancer Care Rooted in Equity, Quality, and Value

“Inequities are a major obstacle in delivering safe, timely, respectful, and affordable cancer care globally,” commented moderator John Varallo, MD, MPH, FACOG, of the Global Surgery Foundation, at th...

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November 11, 2024

Neoadjuvant Therapy Yields Notable Outcomes in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

The studies summarized here were reported online over the past month in The ASCO Post, generating a high number of visitors. For comprehensive news of these studies and more, visit ASCOPost.com.

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November 08, 2024

Physician Wellness and Professional Burnout

According to an ASCO-sponsored study of burnout and career satisfaction among U.S. oncologists, 44.7% of surveyed oncologists reported feeling symptoms of burnout. ASCO offers information, practical a...

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November 08, 2024

Ensuring an Inclusive Environment for Female Minority Oncologists

Acts of discrimination by her superiors and colleagues at an academic cancer center in New York City prompted Coral Olazagasti, MD, a native of Puerto Rico, to launch a study examining gender disparit...

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November 08, 2024

NCI Grant May Facilitate Development of Breast CT Screening Technology

The University of Arizona Health Sciences announced it has received a $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health to continue testing a novel imagi...

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November 08, 2024

Study Finds Long-Term Risks Associated With Prostate Cancer Treatment

According to a large cohort study published in JAMA Oncology, prostate cancer treatment was associated with higher rates of 10 potential complications in the 12 years after treatment. These findings h...

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November 08, 2024

Study Finds Cisplatin Shortage Led to Treatment Alternatives for Head and Neck Cancer, Significantly Increasing Cost

The alternative use of the monoclonal antibody cetuximab during the shortage of cisplatin in the treatment of head and neck cancer resulted in a 16% total cost increase, leading to a 144-fold increase...

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November 08, 2024

Tanning Bed Access, Usage May Be Driving Higher Rates of Melanoma in New England

Investigators have uncovered a potential link between the availability and use of tanning beds and the rising rates of melanoma in a specific region.

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