Head & Neck/Thyroid Cancers
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Expands Repotrectinib Label to All NTRK Gene Fusion+ Solid Tumors
The approval was based on a single-arm open-label trial in 88 adults with locally advanced or metastatic NTRK gene fusion solid tumors....
Conference Coverage
HPV Vaccine Offers Cancer Protection Beyond Cervical Cancer
A ‘really important study’ extends the information about the impact of getting vaccinated against HPV, says expert.
From the Journals
Are Children Born Through ART at Higher Risk for Cancer?
A slight increase in the risk for leukemia was observed in children conceived through IVF or ICSI.
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The ASCO Annual Meeting Starts This Week
More than 7000 abstracts were submitted for this year’s meeting a new record — and over 5000 were selected for presentation.
From the Journals
ASTRO Releases New EBRT Guideline for Symptomatic Bone Mets
Recommendations concerning pain management and quality of life are part of the guidance.
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Obesity and Cancer: Untangling a Complex Web
Is gaining weight later in life better or worse for cancer risk than being overweight or obese from a young age?
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Does More Systemic Treatment for Advanced Cancer Improve Survival?
Researchers evaluate whether patients treated in practices with higher rates of systemic therapy for very advanced disease have longer survival....
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Urine Tests Could Be ‘Enormous Step’ in Diagnosing Cancer
Cancer biomarkers in urine are not nearly as widely studied as those in the blood, but a new wave of urine tests suggests research is gaining pace...
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Chatbots Seem More Empathetic Than Docs in Cancer Discussions
AI gives readable, high quality, and empathetic responses to social media queries about cancer.
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In HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer, Treatment Is a Quandary
These patients have better outcomes, but less intense therapy isn’t yet proven.
Conference Coverage
Survey Spotlights Identification of Dermatologic Adverse Events From Cancer Therapies
Survey respondents classify and grade morbilliform, psoriasiform, and papulopustular rashes based on a review of photographs and text descriptions...