Genitourinary Cancer
News
Few new cancer drugs replace current standards of care
Newer drugs could benefit patients but could increase the cost of care.
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Ways to lessen toxic effects of chemo in older adults
Three recent high-quality randomized trials evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
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Testicular cancer mortality rates dip for Hispanic men
However, mortality rates for Black men have improved, shows a small study.
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Testicular cancer deaths rising among Hispanic men
“It is concerning that mortality rates for this disease are increasing,” researcher says.
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63% of patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma respond to chemo before surgery
Study authors suggest neoadjuvant chemotherapy should be a new standard of care for high-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
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MRI far safer than CT for guiding radiotherapy in prostate cancer
MRI guidance more than halved the risk of genitourinary toxicities.
Conference Coverage
Twitter storm over ‘reprehensible behavior’ at conference podium
“It’s a teachable moment & the lesson is simple: be kind to ur colleagues.”
Opinion
“I didn’t want to meet you.” Dispelling myths about palliative care
This is the first installment of “Diminutio,” a column by Sarah D’Ambruoso, NP, a palliative care nurse in oncology. Today, she shares stories...
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Cancer risk tied to some manufactured foods
The results of three European studies support the removal of trans fatty acids, nitrites, and nitrates from food products.
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After doc uproar, NCCN reverses prostate cancer guidance
This advice aligns closely with the group’s initial recommendation, published over a decade ago.
