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WHO Links Sweetener to Cancer; Younger-Age CRC Risk; PCOS and Ovarian Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 29, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
No OS Benefit With Ibrutinib in Early-Stage, High-Risk CLL

Study suggests "watch and wait" should remain standard of care

Jun 28, 2023
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'Redlining' and Cancer Screening; Talzenna OK'd for mCRPC; Genomic Testing Misused

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Jun 22, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Earlier Detection of Cardiac Dysfunction Possible for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

A case for monitoring global longitudinal strain despite normal LVEF

Jun 20, 2023
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Pushback on Price Negotiation; Genetic Testing Lags; More Foreign Help for Shortages

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 15, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Base-Edited CAR-T Product 'Potent' in Relapsed Childhood T-Cell ALL

One young patient achieved molecular remission within 28 days of infusion

Jun 14, 2023
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CAR-T for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Hits Goal of Mid-Stage Trial

All patients had progressed on BTK inhibitors and most had failed venetoclax

Jun 12, 2023
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End Out-of-Pocket Costs; Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue; One-and-Done HPV Vax?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

May 26, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Cross-Border Collaboration Improves Survival in Pediatric Leukemia Patients

5-year OS increased to 100% in standard-risk ALL patients at a Tijuana hospital

May 25, 2023
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ADC Plus Low-Intensity Chemo Promising in Older Patients With B-Cell ALL

5-year PFS rate represented "significant improvement" over historical 2-year rate, authors say

May 19, 2023
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Adding Mylotarg to Chemo Fails to Boost Survival in NPM1-Mutated AML

But trial detects "meaningful benefit" when it comes to relapse, editorialists say

May 15, 2023
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Increased Rates of Late, Major Surgeries

Magnitude of the risk is "striking," editorialists say

May 14, 2023
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FLT3 Inhibitor Doubles Overall Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Median OS improved from 15 months to nearly 32 months with quizartinib

May 09, 2023
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Blinatumomab Plus Chemo Effective in Aggressive Infant ALL

Low incidence of relapse after treatment "remarkable," researchers say

Apr 26, 2023
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