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Radiomics can identify high-risk early stage lung cancer
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Radiomics can improve lung cancer screening by identifying patients with early stage lung cancer at high risk...
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Geographical hot spots for early-onset colon cancer
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Possible explanations for the increased incidence in these areas “include an enduring history of unique challenges, such as inadequate access to...
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Antihypertensives linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
A retrospective study showed a reduced risk of colorectal cancer among patients who used commonly prescribed...
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Pembro approved for first-line use in MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
This is the first time an immunotherapy has been approved in this setting and as monotherapy.
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More than 10,000 excess cancer deaths because of COVID-19 delays
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
The National Cancer Institute predicts that more than 10,000 excess cancer deaths will occur during next 10...
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Higher death risk with minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic cancers
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Minimally invasive surgery was associated with a higher mortality risk in women with early-stage cervical or...
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FDA gives thumbs up to tazemetostat for follicular lymphoma
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
The EZH2 inhibitor tazemetostat (Tazverik) is now approved to treat adults with relapsed or refractory...
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Gardasil-9 approved for prevention of head and neck cancers
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
The FDA has expanded the indication for the Gardasil-9 vaccine to include the prevention of head and neck...
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‘Hospital at home’ cuts ED visits and costs for cancer patients
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
An oncology hospital-at-home model was associated with a reduction in hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and costs.
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American Cancer Society update: ‘It is best not to drink alcohol’
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Updated guidelines for cancer prevention recommend increasing levels of physical activity, reducing consumption...
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Germline testing in advanced cancer can lead to targeted treatment
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
In a study of nearly 12,000 cancer patients, 7%-9% of patients had targetable germline alterations.
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Oncologists’ income and satisfaction are up
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
On average, the oncologists surveyed earned $377,000 in 2019, which was a 5% increase from the $359,000 reported...
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Tumor molecular profiling may help identify ‘exceptional responders’
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Researchers analyzed tumor samples from cancer patients with “exceptional” responses to treatment and found...
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First PARP inhibitor approved for metastatic prostate cancer
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Rucaparib is approved to treat certain patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
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Mammography cuts risk for fatal breast cancers: New data
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- Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
A large study showed a survival benefit from mammography, but an expert questioned the study’s methodology.