Endocrine Cancer
From the Journals
Radioactive iodine shows no benefit in low-risk thyroid cancer
The study’s take-home message for clinicians should be to “stop systematic radioiodine ablation administration in low-risk thyroid cancer patients...
Opinion
Evaluating phantom hCG and low-level hCG elevations in the nonpregnant patient
Misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of benign, low-level hCG levels with unnecessary chemotherapy is problematic mismanagement of gestational...
Feature
White House unveils plan to combat endocrine-disrupting PFAS pollution
The Biden administration announces actions by federal agencies to protect Americans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Conference Coverage
Although inconclusive, CV safety study of cancer therapy attracts attention
Even though PRONOUNCE, a trial comparing prostate cancer drugs for cardiovascular safety couldn’t reach a conclusion, it may prove to be a model...
From the Journals
Possible obesity effect detected in cancer death rates
As with heart disease, declines in mortality for some cancers seem to be affected by the obesity epidemic.
From the Journals
AHA statement flags CV risk of hormonal cancer therapies
The American Heart Association outlines cardiovascular risks associated with hormonal therapies for breast and prostate cancer and provides...
Conference Coverage
ATA risk stratification for DTC performs well in real-world cohort
NEW ORLEANS – The risk stratification system also worked well as a predictor of disease-specific survival.
From the Journals
PCOS linked to increased cancer risk in premenopausal women
The increased risks appear to subside after menopause.
From the Journals
CTCs linked to late recurrence in HER2–, HR+ breast cancer
Study is the first to show that this CTC assay may play a role in determining late clinical recurrence after local and systemic adjuvant therapy...
Conference Coverage
U.S. pancreatic insufficiency patients often get inadequate enzyme replacement
U.S. insurance claims data during 2006-2013 show that patients with presumed exocrine pancreatic insufficiency often go undertreated.
Conference Coverage
Pancreatic cancer has a pancreatopathy distinct from type 2 diabetes
WASHINGTON – The relationship between pancreatic cancer and diabetes is complex, but certain pathological markers differentiate them.