Oncology (all articles)
‘It’s not over yet’: Uncertain protection from Covid vaccines leaves cancer patients in limbo.
17 May, 2021 | 08:45h | UTC‘It’s not over yet’: Uncertain protection from Covid vaccines leaves cancer patients in limbo – STAT
An updated review of the treatment landscape for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors
13 May, 2021 | 05:46h | UTCAn updated review of the treatment landscape for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors – Cancer
RCT: Inclusion of 18F-fluciclovine-PET/CT imaging to guide postprostatectomy salvage radiotherapy in patients with prostate cancer may improve survival free from biochemical recurrence or persistence.
10 May, 2021 | 00:46h | UTC18F-fluciclovine-PET/CT imaging versus conventional imaging alone to guide postprostatectomy salvage radiotherapy for prostate cancer (EMPIRE-1): a single centre, open-label, phase 2/3 randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Case-control study shows an increased risk of colorectal cancer in first degree relatives of patients with colorectal polyps.
10 May, 2021 | 00:50h | UTCCommentaries: Intestinal polyps in close relatives can increase risk of colorectal cancer – Karolinska Institutet AND Relatives’ Colonoscopy Results Could Affect Your Colon Cancer Risk – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
After adjusting for family history of colorectal cancer, siblings and children of patients with colorectal polyps were found to be at increased risk of colorectal cancer in this study #BMJResearch https://t.co/E30VDw3PqT
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) May 9, 2021
Population-based cohort study suggests increased survival after breast conservation surgery + radiotherapy compared to mastectomy with or without radiotherapy in women with breast cancer.
10 May, 2021 | 00:42h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Women receiving breast-conserving surgery for #breastcancer fare better than those who take away the whole breast says a new study taking into account comorbidities and socioeconomic background. Superior survival rates support less extensive surgery https://t.co/JEXasP56Di
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) May 5, 2021
Review: Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian and colorectal cancer
7 May, 2021 | 08:23h | UTCHyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian and Colorectal Cancer: A Review – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Cohort study: Sugar-sweetened beverage intake in adulthood and adolescence linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer among women
7 May, 2021 | 08:22h | UTCCommentaries: Daily intake of two or more sugar-sweetened drinks associated with higher bowel cancer risk – BMJ AND Expert reaction to study looking at sugary drinks intake and incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer among women – Science Media Centre
Short review: How to diagnose and manage QT prolongation in cancer patients
7 May, 2021 | 08:18h | UTCHow to Diagnose and Manage QT Prolongation in Cancer Patients – JACC: CardioOncology
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
1/3 #JACCCardioOnc Just out 🔥 in @JACCJournals , our perspective on Management of QT prolongation in patients with cancer 👉🏼 https://t.co/s2Fo6lSIFc pic.twitter.com/FamiE0huCh
— Juan Lopez-Mattei, MD (@onco_cardiology) March 16, 2021
USPSTF Draft Statement: Insufficient evidence to recommend multivitamin supplements for the prevention of CVD or cancer. The statement also recommends against the use of beta-carotene (increases risk of CVD mortality and lung cancer) or vitamin E (clear evidence of no benefit)
5 May, 2021 | 08:30h | UTCDraft Evidence Review: Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
ASCO Guideline Update: Appropriate systemic therapy dosing for obese adult patients with cancer
5 May, 2021 | 08:27h | UTC
Final Survival Analysis: Apalutamide in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
4 May, 2021 | 08:26h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Just in JCO @ASCO 👉Glad to share final OS data from TITAN trial after ~4 yrs of follow up: unprecedented OS benefit with APALUTAMIDE/ APA after adjusting for crossover from placebo👉48% reduction in risk of death with APA, HR=0.52 👇https://t.co/9ZCoXsTE6x @oncoalert @urotoday pic.twitter.com/FNBFA84DxY
— Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO (@neerajaiims) April 29, 2021
ACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury – antimicrobials, herbal and dietary supplements, and anticancer therapeutics are the most common classes of agents
3 May, 2021 | 05:22h | UTC
Review: Evolution and Current Status of the Multidisciplinary Management of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
30 Apr, 2021 | 08:31h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Close monitoring for heart risk needed if breast, prostate cancer treatment includes hormonal therapies
29 Apr, 2021 | 08:33h | UTCNews release: Close monitoring for heart risk needed if breast, prostate cancer treatment includes hormones – American Heart Association
Top Things to Know: Impact of Hormonal Therapies for Treatment of Hormone-Dependent Cancers (Breast and Prostate) on the Cardiovascular System – American Heart Association
Commentaries: Hormonal Therapy for Breast and Prostate Cancer: Lessons and Opportunities – American Heart Association AND Hormonal Based Therapies in the Treatment of Breast and Prostate Cancer – balancing the risks! – American Heart Association AND Hormone Cancer Therapies Increase CV Risk: AHA Scientific Statement – TCTMD AND Closely Monitor Heart Health in Cancer Patients Who Get Hormonal Therapies: AHA – HealthDay
M-A: Extended thromboprophylaxis after hospital discharge for medically ill patients with cancer – Extended thromboprophylaxis is not associated with a reduced rate of venous thromboembolic events and is associated with increased risk of hemorrhage
29 Apr, 2021 | 08:28h | UTC
ASCO Guideline: Management of Salivary Gland Malignancy
28 Apr, 2021 | 08:13h | UTCManagement of Salivary Gland Malignancy: ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology
M-A: Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer – H. pylori eradication may reduce the incidence of gastric cancer in healthy individuals in East Asian countries
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:21h | UTCHelicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis (link to abstract – $ for full-text – free article here)
Guide to Enhanced Recovery for Cancer Patients Undergoing Liver Surgery
25 Apr, 2021 | 20:53h | UTCSee also: Guidelines for Perioperative Care for Liver Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations – World Journal of Surgery AND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
RCT: No benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors in newly diagnosed stage III or IV ovarian cancer
25 Apr, 2021 | 20:57h | UTC
RCT: Treatments for vulnerable older adult women with ovarian cancer compared
23 Apr, 2021 | 08:15h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of First-line Single-Agent Carboplatin vs Carboplatin Plus Paclitaxel for Vulnerable Older Adult Women With Ovarian Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Vulnerable Older Adults With Ovarian Cancer—Time to Stop Undertreating (free for a limited period)
Systematic review: Abdominal ultrasound and alpha‐foetoprotein for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with chronic liver disease
23 Apr, 2021 | 08:17h | UTC
Systematic Review: PARP (Poly ADP‐Ribose Polymerase) inhibitors for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer
23 Apr, 2021 | 08:16h | UTCSummary: PARP inhibitors for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer – Cochrane Library
Survey: Despite guideline recommendations, many patients with low-risk thyroid cancer continue to be treated with suppressive doses of thyroid hormone
23 Apr, 2021 | 08:13h | UTCTSH Suppression for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Physician Survey Study – Thyroid (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Hot off the press. We found that many patients with low-risk thyroid cancer continue to be treated with suppressive doses of thyroid hormone, emphasizing the need for more research to better guide thyroid cancer management. @AmThyroidAssn @UMRogelCancer https://t.co/iU3ObzQxBQ
— Maria Papaleontiou, MD (@MariaPapaleont1) March 30, 2021
Financial Toxicity in Advanced and Metastatic Cancer: Overburdened and Underprepared
22 Apr, 2021 | 08:24h | UTCRelated: Opinion – The high price of anticancer drugs: origins, implications, barriers, solutions AND Tackling the High Cost of Cancer Care AND Study: Clinician Engagement Regarding Financial Toxicity After Diagnosis of Cancer AND
RCT: Sacituzumab Govitecan in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
22 Apr, 2021 | 08:15h | UTCSacituzumab Govitecan in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)