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Data Support Shorter Duration of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Stage III Colon Cancer

Study: Confirmatory Prostate Biopsies Still Needed Despite Upfront MRI

Guideline Updated for Use of Radiation for Brain Metastases

Predictors of Recurrence After RNU for Low-Grade UTUC

Real-World Outcomes of Tisagenlecleucel in Patients Younger Than 3 Years With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Loss of Smell, Taste Less Likely With Newer COVID-19 Variants

Massachusetts Man Has Monkeypox, Following Clusters in Europe

Infertility Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer in Men

Higher Body Fat Linked to Higher Risk of Death From Prostate Cancer

Black vs White Race Tied to Worse Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Long-Term Mortality Rates Elevated for Adolescent, Young Adult Leukemia Survivors

Negative MRI in Active Surveillance Often Predicts Stable Prostate Cancer

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This weekly series highlights eponyms in oncology. This week, we explore the history and namesakes of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
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Use of Medical Crowdfunding in Young Adult Cancer Survivors

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Fact Sheets

Vaccination

Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Patients With Cancer

COVID-19 testing

What to Expect: Enrolling on a Cancer Clinical Trial During COVID-19