Clinically Significant Fatigue Common After Surgery for Gynecologic Cancers, Remains High 1 Year Later
Researchers identified factors for increased risk of clinically significant fatigue among women who underwent surgery for gynecologic cancers.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
Targeted Molecular Therapies for the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Researchers reviewed promising advances in therapy options for patients with CLL and the challenges associated with these new treatments.
Management of Imatinib-Associated Severe Skin Rash That Avoids Dose Reduction or Treatment Interruption
A small study sought to determine if severe treatment-related skin rash could be treated without dose reduction or interruption in patients receiving imatinib for GIST.
Reducing Time to Alkalinization Prior to HD-MTX Does Not Reduce Hospital Length of Stay
Adding acetazolamide reduced time to alkalinization, allowing for earlier administration of high-dose methotrexate; however, it did not reduce overall hospital length of stay.
Breast Cancer Survival Among Black Women Increased at American College of Surgeons-Affiliated Centers
The survival of Black women was highest at ACS-affiliated hospitals for both overall survival and breast cancer–specific survival after adjusting for all covariates.
Study Finds Vancomycin Increased Risk for Cytomegalovirus Reactivation After Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
A retrospective study of CMV-seropositive adults receiving allogeneic HCT and CMV-seronegative HLA-matched sibling donors found that vancomycin exposure before HCT increased the risk for CMV reactivation.
Immune-Related Cutaneous Adverse Events Common In Skin Of Color Patients
Results of a single-center retrospective study revealed that patients with darker pigmented skin frequently experienced irCAEs, therefore, increased surveillance is needed in SOC patients.
Immune-Oncology Education Improved Patient Self-Efficacy
A patient education and monitoring program improved patients’ ability to manage and report adverse events related to treatment with ICIs.
Case Study Reports Typical Progression of COVID-19 in Patient With Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma
A case study of an older man with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma who presented with symptoms of COVID-19 demonstrated patients with cancer have a similar COVID-19 disease progression as the general population.
Text Message Reminders Do Not Improve Aromatase Inhibitor Adherence
Investigators suggest more personalized interventions may be needed to improve adherence rates among women with breast cancer receiving AI treatments.
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