Oncology
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Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
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The shifting sands of lung cancer screening
Studies find encouraging trends of stage shifting and minority screening, but more work remains.
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Moderate drinking shows more benefit for older vs. younger adults
Nuanced analysis presents risks of alcohol consumption for individuals of different ages.
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Risky business: Most cancer drugs don’t reach the market
The fact that 8% were withdrawn ... “elicits the question of how the approval process can be improved to avoid ineffective or harmful drugs from...
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U.S. hot, cold spots of young-onset CRC may help target interventions
“Additional factors like proximity to primary care, gastroenterology, and cancer care facilities or novel environmental exposures may contribute...
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High deductible insurance linked to delayed advanced cancer diagnosis
Time to diagnosis of metastatic cancer increased by nearly 5 months for patients whose employers switched them to high-deductible health insurance...
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Medicare to cover colonoscopy after positive fecal test
The benefit expansion is a “huge win” for patients, according to the AGA, as it represents the end of out-of-pocket costs for CRC screening.
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Study confirms BRCA1 and BRCA2 linked to seven cancers
Some associations are stronger than others with biliary tract, esophageal, and gastric cancers rising to the top.
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Sociogenomics may explain race disparities in breast cancer mortality
Research aimed at understanding and mitigating the effects of persistent marginalization urgently needed.
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Quality of life benefit exaggerated in some cancer studies