The Predictive Ability of a Cancer Subtype Ontology Assignment
The Cancer Subtype Ontology resource includes 840 different cancer subtypes, many of which are novel.
Genitourinary Cancer
Men With Prostate Cancer Willing to Accept Worse Survival Odds to Improve QoL
Trade-offs should be carefully considered, as data have indicated that many QoL factors eventually even out.
Gender-Based Differences in Chemotherapy: Efficacy and Safety
Women and men were found to react differently to treatment with chemotherapy, although gender-based survival differences were not observed.
Moving Targets: Off-Label Prescribing of Targeted Therapies
By way of the TAPUR study, researchers are attempting to evaluate the activity of targeted therapies when they are used in an off-label setting.
The Patient Behind the EHR: Oncologists Only See Half the Picture
Dr Vorobiof discusses the importance patient factors that can be missed via standard data collection methods for patients with cancer.
Microwave Ablation for Early-Stage Renal Tumors
Image-guided microwave ablation of early-stage renal tumors shows promise but a new retrospective study from the Mayo Clinic found some cases of major bleeding.
Prognostic Model for Survival in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Utilizing data from the PREVAIL dataset, researchers developed mathematical models that can provide prognostic information for men being treated with enzalutamide for chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Anticarcinogenic Activity of Fish Oil Explored in Study
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil act through a host receptor, GPR120, to confer anti-prostate cancer effects. Additional studies are underway.
Radiotherapy Did Not Improve Survival in All Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy may improve survival among men with low metastatic burden, but not in all patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
High Distress in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma, Call for Better Psychosocial Screening
A high prevalence of patients with renal cell carcinoma reported distress, highlighting the need for better psychosocial screening of patients.
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