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Master Doctor Search: Hematology Oncology
US Oncology Network names chief surgical officer
Loren Rourke The US Oncology Network appointed breast surgeon Loren Rourke, MD, MHCM, as its chief surgical officer. In this newly created position, Rourke will spearhead the...
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FDA Approves Enzalutamide for Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer
The oral therapy becomes the second androgen receptor-targeting therapy to be approved for use in this earlier disease setting. FDA Approvals
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Nivolumab prior to surgery appears safe, effective in metastatic renal cell carcinoma
CHICAGO - Nivolumab plus or minus bevacizumab or ipilimumab prior to surgery appeared safe and demonstrated promising clinical activities in patients with metastatic renal cell...
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MGMT promoter methylation prognostic biomarker for low-grade glioma
O6-methylgaunine-DNA-methyltransferase, or MGMT, promoter methylation appeared to be significantly associated with PFS and OS among patients with high-risk low-grade glioma...
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Practice-Hospital Consolidation Increasing for Many Specialties
The level of integration of certain kinds of primary care practices into hospitals and health systems more than doubled in recent years, with steeper increases seen in oncology...
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Restriction of Radium-223 Dichloride Recommended in Europe
Use of the novel radiopharmaceutical radium-223 dichloride in prostate cancer should be restricted, according to the European Medicines Agency. News Alerts
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Czech Beer Is Designed for Cancer Patients' Tastes
The nonalcoholic beer has fewer hops, which reduces bitterness, and is diluted with apple juice for sweetening. Clinicians in the Czech Republic, where beer is the national...
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Four-protein biomarker blood test improves lung cancer risk assessment for smokers
A four-protein biomarker blood test improves lung cancer risk assessment over existing guidelines that rely solely upon smoking history, capturing risk for people who have ever...
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Pancreatic adenocarcinoma mortality risk outweighed by other causes after 9 years
Patients who survived 8.75 years after being diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma were more likely to die of other causes than of their cancer, according to a research...
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Substantial variation exists in surgeon acceptance of more limited breast cancer surgery
Surgeon acceptance of findings recommending against axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer varied widely and appeared more common among high-volume surgeons in...
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Biomarker Panel Boosts Lung Cancer Risk Assessment for Smokers
The biomarker panel accurately identifies at-risk smokers who should proceed to screening, even if they're not at the highest risk based on smoking history alone.
Novel Way to Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer screening tests mailed to patients insured by Medicaid increased screening rates for this population, observe researchers seeking to increase screening rates...
For Effective Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma Test the Urine and Blood
Multiple myeloma can be detected by urine test as well as the serum of our blood, say pathologists. Urine test though an age-old diagnostic tool is still very effective in...
Increased Smoking may Up Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder
Risk of heart rhythm disorder also known as atrial fibrillation is high when you smoke more which may result in a stroke or may up the risk of dying prematurely.
Massive Genome Havoc in Breast Cancer Revealed
One of the most detailed maps ever made of structural variations in a cancer cell's genome has been revealed by researchers.
Intensive Care Patients' Muscles Unable to Use Fats for Energy: Study
Muscle wasting increases length of intensive care unit stay and mortality, and hence it is important that we identify better ways to ensure that nutrition and rehabilitation...
What Happened When I Stopped Making Meals For My Family
Drastic behaviors call for drastic measures. My children's reactions ranged from “Oh no you didn't!” to “What does this mean?” as they stared dumbfounded at the sign posted on...
The Mama Dragons Are Using Fiery And Faith-Based Love To Protect Their LGBTQ...
Dragons are fierce, magical, and unique. They evoke curiosity, fear, and pride. The Mama Dragons who are fighting for the lives of their LGBTQ+ children are all of these...
What That Dirty Diaper Says About Your Baby
As a new parent, you likely spend more time at your changing table than you might have anticipated. And while this may be your least favorite task, it's surely one of the most...
Weekend Link Love - Edition 512
The Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook is getting a big discount, a full day before the rest of Prime Day kicks in: $3.99 for the Kindle book , 20% off the physical book. If you...