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RCT: In women undergoing cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer, the addition of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy did not improve progression-free and overall survival.

16 Mar, 2022 | 09:41h | UTC

Survival After Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and Primary or Interval Cytoreductive Surgery in Ovarian Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery

Related:

M-A: Secondary cytoreductive surgery in platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer.

RCT: Cytoreductive surgery for relapsed ovarian cancer.

Guide to enhanced recovery for cancer patients undergoing surgery: ERAS for Patients Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with or Without hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

 


A contemporary systematic review on liver transplantation for unresectable liver metastases of colorectal cancer.

16 Mar, 2022 | 08:37h | UTC

A contemporary systematic review on liver transplantation for unresectable liver metastases of colorectal cancer – Cancer

 


Systematic review and non-inferiority meta-analysis of randomized phase II/III trials on S-1-based therapy vs. 5-fluorouracil- or capecitabine-based therapy in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

15 Mar, 2022 | 08:06h | UTC

Systematic review and non-inferiority meta-analysis of randomised phase II/III trials on S-1-based therapy versus 5-fluorouracil- or capecitabine-based therapy in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer – European Journal of Cancer

 


Mutational signatures and processes in hepatobiliary cancers.

14 Mar, 2022 | 00:43h | UTC

Mutational signatures and processes in hepatobiliary cancers – Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Feasibility of discharge within 72 hours of major colorectal surgery: lessons learned after 5 years of institutional experience with the ERAS protocol.

10 Mar, 2022 | 10:21h | UTC

Feasibility of discharge within 72 hours of major colorectal surgery: lessons learned after 5 years of institutional experience with the ERAS protocol – BJS Open

Related:

ERAS Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery

Review: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Emergency Colorectal Surgery

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Enhanced Recovery After Colon and Rectal Surgery From the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


RCT: S-1 plus Oxaliplatin is non-inferior to Fluorouracil, Leucovorin plus Oxaliplatin as perioperative chemotherapy for locally advanced, resectable gastric cancer.

9 Mar, 2022 | 08:43h | UTC

Effect of S-1 Plus Oxaliplatin Compared With Fluorouracil, Leucovorin Plus Oxaliplatin as Perioperative Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced, Resectable Gastric Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


M-A: Clinical characteristics, surveillance, treatment allocation, and outcomes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related hepatocellular carcinoma.

7 Mar, 2022 | 00:07h | UTC

Clinical characteristics, surveillance, treatment allocation, and outcomes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Oncology

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)

 


Phase 2, open-label RCT: Stereotactic body radiotherapy plus pembrolizumab and trametinib vs. stereotactic body radiotherapy plus gemcitabine for locally recurrent pancreatic cancer after surgical resection.

4 Mar, 2022 | 08:34h | UTC

Stereotactic body radiotherapy plus pembrolizumab and trametinib versus stereotactic body radiotherapy plus gemcitabine for locally recurrent pancreatic cancer after surgical resection: an open-label, randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


Cancer risks other than female breast and ovarian cancers associated with BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants.

3 Mar, 2022 | 08:14h | UTC

Cancer Risks Associated With BRCA1 and BRCA2 Pathogenic Variants – Journal of Clinical Oncology

Commentary: Faulty BRCA genes linked to prostate and pancreatic cancers – University of Cambridge

 


New treatment strategies for advanced-stage gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

27 Feb, 2022 | 22:28h | UTC

New treatment strategies for advanced-stage gastrointestinal stromal tumours – Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Top advances in esophageal/gastroesophageal junction cancers in 2021.

25 Feb, 2022 | 11:01h | UTC

Top advances in esophageal/gastroesophageal junction cancers in 2021 – Cancer

 


RCT: Arterial chemotherapy of oxaliplatin plus fluorouracil vs. sorafenib in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

25 Feb, 2022 | 10:53h | UTC

Arterial Chemotherapy of Oxaliplatin Plus Fluorouracil Versus Sorafenib in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Biomolecular Exploratory, Randomized, Phase III Trial (FOHAIC-1) – Journal of Clinical Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


An evidence-based guideline for surveillance of patients after curative treatment for colon and rectal cancer.

25 Feb, 2022 | 10:59h | UTC

An Evidence-Based Guideline for Surveillance of Patients after Curative Treatment for Colon and Rectal Cancer – Current Oncology

 


A review of mucinous cystic and intraductal neoplasms of the pancreatobiliary tract: recent advances.

24 Feb, 2022 | 09:59h | UTC

A Review of Mucinous Cystic and Intraductal Neoplasms of the Pancreatobiliary Tract: Recent Advances – Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

 


AGA Guideline on systemic therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma.

23 Feb, 2022 | 10:14h | UTC

AGA Clinical Practice Guideline on Systemic Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma – Gastroenterology

News Release: AGA recommends shared decision-making approach for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma – American Gastroenterology Association

 


RCT | Comparison of 3 Paclitaxel-based chemoradiotherapy regimens for patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer.

22 Feb, 2022 | 08:19h | UTC

Comparison of 3 Paclitaxel-Based Chemoradiotherapy Regimens for Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

 


RCT: Two vs. three courses of preoperative cisplatin and fluorouracil plus docetaxel for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

21 Feb, 2022 | 08:25h | UTC

Multicenter randomised trial of two versus three courses of preoperative cisplatin and fluorouracil plus docetaxel for locally advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma – British Journal of Cancer (link to abstract – read for free here)

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


ASCRS Guidelines for the management of colon cancer.

17 Feb, 2022 | 08:49h | UTC

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Colon Cancer – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


M-A: In patients undergoing colorectal surgery with pelvic dissection, removing urinary catheters on postoperative days 3–4 may provide a balance, minimizing the risk of urine retention (increased when taken too soon) and urinary tract infections (increased when taken too late).

15 Feb, 2022 | 09:45h | UTC

Timing of urinary catheter removal after colorectal surgery with pelvic dissection: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Annals of Medicine and Surgery

 


Comprehensive imaging characterization of colorectal liver metastases.

13 Feb, 2022 | 21:27h | UTC

Comprehensive Imaging Characterization of Colorectal Liver Metastases – Frontiers in Oncology

 


Review: Immunotherapies for hepatocellular carcinoma.

11 Feb, 2022 | 08:11h | UTC

Immunotherapies for hepatocellular carcinoma – Cancer Medicine

 


M-A: Neoadjuvant therapy vs. direct to surgery for T4 colon cancer.

9 Feb, 2022 | 08:28h | UTC

Neoadjuvant therapy versus direct to surgery for T4 colon cancer: meta-analysis – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


Expert opinion on management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in pancreatic cancer.

8 Feb, 2022 | 08:31h | UTC

Expert opinion on management of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in pancreatic cancer – ESMO Open

 


RCT: In patients with advanced esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma, both nivolumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab plus ipilimumab resulted in longer overall survival than chemotherapy alone.

3 Feb, 2022 | 09:46h | UTC

Nivolumab Combination Therapy in Advanced Esophageal Squamous-Cell Carcinoma – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary (2021 ASCO Annual Meeting): Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy and Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab as First-Line Treatment for Patients With Advanced Esophageal Cancer – The ASCO Post

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


M-A: Laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.

3 Feb, 2022 | 08:30h | UTC

Laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Surgery

 


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