Use of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on the Rise Despite Recommendations Against It
The use of sentinel lymph node biopsy increased from 11% in 2012 to 22% in 2017.
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First-Line Ibrutinib With Rituximab May Be Effective in Elderly Patients With Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Researchers determined a combination of ibrutinib with rituximab appears to be effective in elderly patients with MCL.
Genomics-Guided Therapy Recommended for Patients With Rare Cancers
Genomics-guided treatment produced similar outcomes in patients with rare and non-rare cancers.
Sex is Independent Predictor of Death in Patients With CNS Cancer
Young men had a higher risk of death after any brain tumor diagnosis.
Risk of Death from COVID-19 ‘Remains High’ in Vaccinated Cancer Patients
Cancer patients with a SARS-CoV-2 infection before vaccination had a higher risk of death after a breakthrough infection.
Use of Physicians’ Choice in Cancer Trials May Mask Suboptimal Control Treatments
Researchers reviewed 92 trials and found that a majority placed restrictions on the control treatments physicians could choose.
Heart Failure Tied to Increased Risk of Cancers, Cancer-Related Mortality
The excess risk of cancer appeared to be associated with the severity of heart failure.
De-Escalation Strategy Produces ‘Favorable’ Outcomes in Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Reducing the radiotherapy dose and target volume to subclinical regions produced “favorable clinical outcomes,” according to researchers.
Pediatric Oncology Departments Disrupted by COVID-19: Illness, Death, and Lack of Resources
Eight percent of respondents reported deaths of staff due to COVID-19.
Drinking More Coffee May Reduce Risk of Endometrial Cancer
A meta-analysis suggests that coffee may provide a protective effect against endometrial cancer.
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