Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management
Up to 10 percent of ascites diagnoses are related to cancer.
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Donepezil May Improve Several Cognitive Functions After Brain Irradiation
Donepezil slightly improves several cognitive functions in brain tumor survivors who have undergone irradiation.
Myth: Oncology Patients Demand Inappropriate Interventions
According to a JAMA study, only 8.7% of patients with cancer requested medical interventions and only 11.4% of those were deemed inappropriate.
Study Shows Inappropriate Medication Use Among Older Patients with Cancer
A pharmacist-led medication assessment demonstrated a high prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medication use in seniors.
Cancer Patients Should Avoid Fish, Fish Oil During Chemo, Researchers Warn
Researchers warn patients to temporarily avoid fish oil from the day before chemotherapy until the day thereafter based on research results.
Tetanus Shot with Immunotherapy Boosts Glioblastoma Survival
Adding a simple tetanus shot to dendritic cell immunotherapy for glioblastoma dramatically extended some patients’ survival.
Nimotuzumab Not Clinically Efficacious in Glioblastoma
Nimotuzumab has shown promising efficacy for high grade glioma.
Bevacizumab Plus Temozolomide Produces Low Response in Newly-Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Combination bevacizumab with radiotherapy and temozolomide is safe in glioblastoma, but low response rates do not favor a neoadjuvant approach.
Bevacizumab Alone Effective for Recurrent Glioblastoma
Single-agent bevacizumab is an effective and safe treatment for patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
Managing Anticoagulation in Patients with Brain Tumors
Patients with brain cancer are at increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and consequently pulmonary embolism.
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