CNS/Brain Cancer
Conference Coverage
Clinical factors and treatment tied to COVID-19 mortality in cancer patients
Analyses of CCC19 data revealed factors linked to mortality in patients with COVID-19 and cancer.
Clinical Insights
The scope of under- and overtreatment in older adults with cancer
From the Journals
Cancer disparities: One of the most pressing public health issues
“The burden of cancer is not shouldered equally by all segments of the U.S. population,” the AACR states.
Conference Coverage
Survey quantifies COVID-19’s impact on oncology
Oncologists detail how COVID-19 has impacted care, caregivers, continuing medical education, and clinical trials.
From the Journals
New radiomic model may improve prognostication in meningioma
The model combines conventional MRI, apparent diffusion coefficient maps, and susceptibility weighted imaging.
Clinical Insights
COVID-19 prompts ‘democratization’ of cancer trials
Dr. Alan Lyss reviews a panel discussion about how COVID-19 has affected cancer research.
From the Journals
Hair dye and cancer study ‘offers some reassurance’
Conference Coverage
VTE, sepsis risk increased among COVID-19 patients with cancer
Cancer patients had significantly lower hemoglobin levels, platelet counts, and red and white blood cell counts.
From the Journals
Aspirin may accelerate cancer progression in older adults
From the Journals
Subgroups predict adjuvant chemoradiotherapy benefits in low-grade glioma
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COVID-19 impact: Less chemo, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and steroids
A survey finds the COVID-19 pandemic to have a significant impact on oncologists’ decision-making.