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Traveling With Cancer: A Guide for Oncologists in the Modern World

11 Aug, 2019 | 21:36h | UTC

Traveling With Cancer: A Guide for Oncologists in the Modern World – Journal of Global Oncology (free)

Study: “Liquid Biopsy” for Detection of Residual Disease after Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer

11 Aug, 2019 | 21:30h | UTC

Personalized circulating tumor DNA analysis to detect residual disease after neoadjuvant therapy in breast cancer – Science Translational Medicine (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: New ‘liquid biopsy’ blood test improves breast cancer diagnostics – The Translational Genomics Research Institute (free) AND Circulating Tumor DNA Analysis for Detection of Residual Disease in Breast Cancer – The ASCO Post (free) AND Expert reaction to blood test to help tailor treatment for breast cancer patients – Science Media Centre (free)

Study: “Liquid Biopsy” for Relapse Detection in Early-Stage Breast Cancer

11 Aug, 2019 | 21:31h | UTC

Assessment of Molecular Relapse Detection in Early-Stage Breast Cancer – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Circulating Tumor DNA as a Marker for Disease Relapse in Early-Stage Breast Cancer—Bad Blood – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period) AND Liquid Biopsy in Breast Ca Finds Relapse Early – MedPage Today (free registration required)

[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Adjuvant Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Not Effective for Patients with Locally Advanced Colon Cancer

11 Aug, 2019 | 21:17h | UTC

Adjuvant hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced colon cancer (COLOPEC): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related Commentary on Twitter

New online – Adjuvant hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced colon cancer (COLOPEC): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial – https://t.co/M3GQw6pfKm #colorectalcancer #crcstm #HIPEC #colorectalresearch pic.twitter.com/FytTdFAyxB

— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) July 30, 2019

Systematic Review: Screening for Melanoma is Not Supported or Refuted by Current Evidence

11 Aug, 2019 | 21:16h | UTC

Screening for reducing morbidity and mortality in malignant melanoma – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Screening for malignant melanoma (a type of skin cancer) – Cochrane Library (free)

Featured Review: Evidence for the benefits and harms of screening for malignant melanoma – Cochrane Library (free)

Consensus Statement: Utilization of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma

11 Aug, 2019 | 21:13h | UTC

Utilization of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of multiple myeloma: a Mayo Stratification of Myeloma and Risk-Adapted Therapy (mSMART) consensus statement – Bone Marrow Transplantation (free)

NCCN Guideline: Adult Cancer Pain

9 Aug, 2019 | 08:12h | UTC

Adult Cancer Pain, Version 3.2019, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (free)

Meta-Analysis: MRI plus Targeted Biopsy vs. Systematic Biopsy Alone for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

8 Aug, 2019 | 08:13h | UTC

Comparison of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Targeted Biopsy With Systematic Biopsy Alone for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open (free)

Commentaries: The Evolving Paradigm of Prostate Cancer Screening – JAMA Network Open (free) AND MRIs Improve Targeting of Biopsies for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – MedicalResearch.com (free)

Related Cochrane Review: MRI Pathway vs. Systematic Biopsy for Detecting Prostate Cancer (free)

“Prebiopsy magnetic resonance imaging combined with targeted biopsy is associated with improved detection of clinically significant prostate cancer and reduced numbers of biopsy cores per procedure, while potentially avoiding unnecessary biopsies.”

[Abstract Only] Study: Reducing Red Meat and Replacing it for Poultry May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

8 Aug, 2019 | 07:36h | UTC

Association between meat consumption and risk of breast cancer: Findings from the Sister Study – International Journal of Cancer (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Substituting poultry for red meat may reduce breast cancer risk – Wiley (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at red meat and poultry consumption and breast cancer risk – Science Media Centre (free)

USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Pancreatic Cancer

7 Aug, 2019 | 08:31h | UTC

Screening for Pancreatic Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (free)

Evidence Report: Screening for Pancreatic Cancer: Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (free)

Editorials: Screening for Pancreatic Cancer – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND Screening for Pancreatic Cancer—Is There Hope? – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period) AND Screening for Pancreatic Cancer Gets a D, But the Student Is Improving – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

ASCO Guideline: Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients with Cancer

7 Aug, 2019 | 08:34h | UTC

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Treatment in Patients With Cancer: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update – Journal of Clinical Oncology (free)

See also: Summary of Recommendations (free PDF) AND Visual Abstract (free PDF)

ESMO Guideline: Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers

7 Aug, 2019 | 01:15h | UTC

Hereditary gastrointestinal cancers: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up – Annals of Oncology (free PDF)

The Global Burden of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer

6 Aug, 2019 | 07:57h | UTC

The global burden of childhood and adolescent cancer in 2017: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 – The Lancet Oncology (free)

Commentaries: Global burden of childhood cancer: growing, but controllable – The Lancet Oncology (free) AND Globally, more than 11 million years of healthy life lost due to childhood cancer in 2017 – The Lancet (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Childhood cancer is the 6th leading cause of cancer burden globally with more than 11.5 million disability-adjusted life-years in 2017. Read our latest #GBDstudy online: https://t.co/FrUm2xPf4h pic.twitter.com/3cJrn5RtTw

— Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (@IHME_UW) July 30, 2019

Study: Cancer Patients with HIV Infection Have Worse Outcomes

5 Aug, 2019 | 01:59h | UTC

HIV Infection, Cancer Treatment Regimens, and Cancer Outcomes Among Elderly Adults in the United States – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Despite Treatment, Elderly Cancer Patients Have Worse Outcomes if HIV-Positive – Moffitt Cancer Center (free) AND Among Elderly Patients With Cancer, Those With HIV Fare Worse Even After Adjusting for Treatment Variation – AJMC (free)

[Abstract Only] Overall Survival with Ribociclib plus Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer

5 Aug, 2019 | 01:49h | UTC

Overall Survival with Ribociclib plus Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Overall Survival With the Addition of Ribociclib to Endocrine Therapy in Advanced HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer – The ASCO Post (free)

[Abstract Only] Ibrutinib–Rituximab or Chemoimmunotherapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

5 Aug, 2019 | 01:40h | UTC

Ibrutinib–Rituximab or Chemoimmunotherapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Survival increased in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients treated with ibrutinib and rituximab – 2 Minute Medicine (free)

Doctors: How Job Stress Can Age Us

31 Jul, 2019 | 01:59h | UTC

Doctors: How Job Stress Can Age Us – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)

Related Study: Physician-Training Stress and Accelerated Cellular Aging – Biological Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Commentary: New doctors’ DNA ages six times faster than normal in first year – University of Michigan (free)

Cancer Care: Ten Low-value or Harmful Practices that Should be Avoided

30 Jul, 2019 | 01:23h | UTC

Choosing Wisely India: ten low-value or harmful practices that should be avoided in cancer care – The Lancet Oncology (free registration required)

Commentary: 10 Ways to Improve the Value of Cancer Care – Medscape (free registration required)

See other lists of low-value practices in oncology:

– American Society of Clinical Oncology

– Society of Surgical Oncology

– Society of Gynecologic Oncology

– American Society for Radiation Oncology

– Medical Oncology Group of Australia

– Oncology – Choosing Wisely Canada

See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada

Related Commentary on Twitter

Choosing Wisely India lists ten specific practices to avoid because of their low association with clinical benefit #NationalCancerGrid @cspramesh https://t.co/esdP8qX3K6

— NatureRevClinOncol (@NatRevClinOncol) March 12, 2019

Studies: Whole-body MRI is Effective for Staging Lung and Colorectal Cancer

29 Jul, 2019 | 20:46h | UTC

Whole-body MRI is effective for identifying metastatic disease in colorectal cancer patients – NIHR Signal (free)

Original Studies: Whole body MRI for Colorectal and Lung Cancer Staging (free studies and commentaries)

Emerging Concepts in the Management of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

29 Jul, 2019 | 20:11h | UTC

Emerging concepts in the management of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma – Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery (free)

Related Guidelines: NICE Guideline: Pancreatic Cancer in Adults (free guideline and commentary) AND Guidelines Insights: Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Version 1.2019 – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (free) AND Potentially Curable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update (free resources) AND Locally Advanced, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline (free resources) AND Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update (free)

Study: Deep Natural Language Processing Can Extract Clinically Relevant Oncologic Endpoints from Radiology Reports

29 Jul, 2019 | 20:04h | UTC

Assessment of Deep Natural Language Processing in Ascertaining Oncologic Outcomes From Radiology Reports – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: The Tipping Point for Deep Learning in Oncology – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period) AND Deep Natural Language Processing of Oncology Radiology Reports – The ASCO Post (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Deep natural language processing can extract clinically-relevant oncologic endpoints from radiology reports https://t.co/yQGQR0ZMe4

— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) July 26, 2019