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ASCO updates guidance on prophylaxis for adults with cancer-related immunosuppression
Fluoroquinolones are recommended for adults with cancer-related immunosuppression if they are at high risk of infection, according to an updated...
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ESMO scale offers guidance on cancer targets
The ESMO Scale of Clinical Actionability for Molecular Targets is intended to help oncologists prioritize therapeutic targets detected on gene...
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First-ever gestational trophoblastic neoplasia guidelines published
These rare tumors of pregnancy are generally curable with the appropriate risk-based therapies, experts say.
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New chronic lymphocytic leukemia guidelines from the UK
The updated guidelines call for assessing TP53 mutations and deletions before each line of therapy.
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New guideline for managing MCL
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AHRQ National Guideline Clearinghouse shutting down
Although some stakeholders are interested in keeping it going, it’s unclear what that would look like and what role, if any, AHRQ would have.
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ACS: Start colorectal cancer screening at age 45
The updated guideline is based on an increasing burden of colorectal cancer in younger individuals.
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma guidelines often are ignored
SAN DIEGO – As many as 32% of patients received no treatment, but their median months of survival weren’t much different than others.
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Updated CLL guidelines incorporate a decade of advances
Advances in genomics, diagnostics and therapies since 2008 are reflected in the guidelines.
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Accelerated breast irradiation advocated by ASTRO guideline
Expanded patient population eligible for whole breast hypofractionated radiation therapy in updated ASTRO guideline.
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Cancer groups offer guidance on immune-related adverse events
Both ASCO and NCCN have released guidelines with tips for managing the side effects of cancer immunotherapy agents.