Oncology
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Loneliness risk elevated among young cancer survivors
Young cancer survivors were more than twice as likely to report loneliness at study baseline and follow-up.
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Difficulty fitting family into career: Female oncologists
In a survey of female oncologists, 95% said their career plans were at least somewhat associated with the timing of when to start a family.
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New cancer data spark outcry from patient advocates
The American Cancer Society on Jan. 13 revealed what it called ‘alarming’ news about prostate cancer.
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FDA approves pirtobrutinib for r/r mantle cell lymphoma
Pirtobrutinib for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
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Adding venetoclax improves ibrutinib outcomes in CLL
A small study yields sanguine news about a combination treatment, as hematologists await phase 3 results.
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People with cancer should be wary of taking dietary supplements
Many patients still think over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, or herbal remedies will help.
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Tucatinib plus trastuzumab approved for HER2+ colorectal cancer
This is the first FDA-approved treatment for HER2-positive metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Interval FITs could cut colonoscopies in those at above-average risk
Two or more negative tests could suggest less need for colonoscopy at 5 years, especially in those with a family history of colon cancer.
Opinion
Oncologists may be too quick to refer patients to palliative care
Integrating palliative care into routine cancer care need not always require a specialty palliative care nurse.