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Blood Cancer Emergencies: Hematologists’ Late-Night Calls
Blood cancer conditions such as leukocytosis, tumor lysis syndrome, and differentiation syndrome can require urgent treatment.
Commentary
A Banned Chemical That Is Still Causing Cancer
This carcinogen ‘is still around: in our soil, in our food, and in our blood.’
From the Journals
Active Surveillance for Cancer Doesn’t Increase Malpractice Risk
Researchers identify malpractice trends involving active surveillance related to thyroid, prostate, kidney, and...
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Few Childhood Cancer Survivors Get Recommended Screenings
‘As many as four out of five of these survivors will develop a serious or life-threatening late effect of their cancer therapy by age 45,’ the...
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Most Cancer Trial Centers Located Closer to White, Affluent Populations
Researchers compare the distributions of patients of different races and socioeconomic statuses to the locations of clinical research facilities...
News
Secondary Cancers Post CAR T Therapy: A Concern?
FDA analysis of adverse events following CAR T-cell therapy reports on the incidence of secondary blood cancers.
Commentary
New Drug Approvals Are the Wrong Metric for Cancer Policy
How should we define success in cancer policy — what should the endpoint be?
Feature
Extraordinary Patients Inspired Father of Cancer Immunotherapy
Renowned researcher, Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, describes his path to pioneering the use of immunotherapies in treating cancer.
From the Journals
Consider These Factors in an Academic Radiation Oncology Position
Editorial gives guidance to radiation oncologists seeking academic positions.
Feature
Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors’ Link to Cancer Explained
A snapshot assessment of metabolic syndrome is inadequate to show an association with cancer risk over time, the authors of new research say.
Feature
ASTRO Pushes Return to Direct Supervision in RT: Needed or ‘Babysitting’?
But some radiation oncologists do not agree with the proposal to move back to direct in-person supervision only.