Trimodality Therapy and Radical Cystectomy Produce Similar Outcomes in MIBC
Trimodality therapy produces similar oncologic outcomes as radical cystectomy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a new study suggests.
All articles by Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA
Blood Type Associated With Immunotherapy Outcomes in RCC
Blood type may impact immunotherapy outcomes in patients with metastatic RCC, a study suggests.
Newly Identified Prostate Cancer Subtypes May Respond Differently to Treatment
Researchers say they have identified 4 subtypes of prostate cancer with distinct biological and clinical features, and these subtypes may respond differently to treatment.
Associations Between Cancer and COVID-19 Death “More Substantial” in Women
The risk of in-hospital death from COVID-19 for patients with cancer differs by sex and cancer type, according to a new study.
Cancer Patients May Be Treated With Drugs That Provide No Benefit
Many cancer patients may be treated with drugs that were granted accelerated approval but do not provide a clinical benefit, a study suggests.
Genitourinary Cancer Incidence and Mortality Varies by Region, Race, and Sex
Incidence and mortality rates for major genitourinary cancers differ according to sex, race/ethnicity, and geographic region.
The Role of Single-Arm Trials in Oncology Drug Approvals
Oncology drug approvals in the United States are increasingly supported by single-arm clinical trials, a study suggests.
Racial Disparities in Radiotherapy Regimens for Prostate and Breast Cancer
Black cancer patients are less likely than their White counterparts to receive shorter radiotherapy regimens, a study suggests.
Patients May Not Understand Medical Jargon Used to Describe Cancer
Some patients do not understand common phrases oncologists use, such as “your tumor is progressing” or “your nodes are positive.”
Adjuvant Nivolumab-Ipilimumab Failed to Improve DFS in Renal Cell Carcinoma
Nivolumab plus ipilimumab did not prolong disease-free survival, and 43% of patients discontinued treatment due to toxicities.
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