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Showing 651 - 700Detecting Invasive Nodules Could Be Key to Preventing Unnecessary Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Some pancreatic cysts may be benign, whereas others have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer. A recent Japanese study followed 257 patients for an average of 5 years and evaluated the presence or absence of invasive nodules in pancreatic cysts and whether these cysts are benign or...
Therapy With a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor for EGFR-Variant Lung Adenocarcinoma: Lessons From Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
There has been remarkable progress in treating EGFR-variant lung adenocarcinoma with tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as gefitinib, erlotinib, osimertinib, and afatinib. However, several important issues remain unresolved, including whether there remains a role for chemotherapy, who should receive a ...
Some Patients With Advanced NSCLC Experience Durable Disease Control After Immunotherapy Discontinuation
Although immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed the treatment landscape over the last decade for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the agents can also stimulate uncontrolled immunity against normal tissues and organs, leading to a cascade of immune-related adverse...
Early-Life Exposure to Environmental Carcinogens May Increase Risk of Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Perinatal and early-life exposure to ambient fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) and outdoor artificial light at night (O-ALAN) may be associated with a statistically significant increased risk of papillary thyroid cancer in children and young adults up to 19 years old, according to the...
Metabolic Syndrome May Increase Risk of Cancer Recurrence, Subsequent Mortality Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors with metabolic syndrome may have an elevated likelihood of breast cancer recurrence and subsequent breast cancer–related mortality, according to new findings to be presented by Harborg et al at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) 2025, taking place between May 11 and 14...
Renowned Breast Cancer Physician-Scientist Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, to Lead Women’s Cancers Program at City of Hope
Hope S. Rugo, MD, FASCO, recently joined the staff of City of Hope as the new Director of the Women’s Cancers Program, Division Chief of Breast Medical Oncology, and Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research. In her role, she will lead and enhance City of Hope’s...
How Does Medicaid Expansion Affect Access to Care in Patients With NSCLC?
A recent study published by Hooda et al in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery suggests that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has significantly improved access to timely treatment and high-volume hospitals for patients with early-stage non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). These findings...
Advanced Esophageal Cancer: NOTCH1 Mutation and Efficacy of Tislelizumab
In an analysis from the phase III RATIONALE-302 trial reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Lu et al found that the presence of NOTCH1 mutation was associated with improved overall survival in patients receiving second-line tislelizumab vs investigator’s choice of chemotherapy for advanced...
Dual Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes on Par With Sole Cigarette Use in Terms of Toxic Exposure
Individuals who reported exclusive use of combustible cigarettes as well as those who reported dual use of both cigarettes and e-cigarettes showed similarly high toxicant exposure, according to the results of a study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Both groups of smokers showed higher ...
Germline Variants May Impact Unique Nature of a Patient’s Cancer, Study Shows
Research into germline genetic variants has identified ways that an individual’s genetic makeup can shape the biology of their cancer. The report, published in Cell, shows how these findings could potentially be applied to future treatment strategies to make cancer treatment more personalized. A...
Can ctDNA Monitoring Help to Predict Melanoma Recurrence?
A new study showed that approximately 80% of patients with stage III melanoma who had detectable levels of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) before they started treatment to suppress their tumors went on to experience recurrence. Researchers also found that the disease returned more than four times...
Parasitic Infection and Its Treatment Linked to Cancer-Related Gene Activity in the Cervix
New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium, a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment. Presented at ESCMID Global 2025, this pivotal study sheds new light ...
Novel Drug/Device Combination May Improve Outcomes in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hepatic delivery system (melphalan/HDS) may be an effective treatment option in patients with unresectable uveal melanoma that has metastasized to the liver, according to a recent study published by Zager et al in the Annals of Surgical Oncology....
ADAR1 Gene and Response to Lenalidomide in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Investigators have identified a key component inhibiting responses to lenalidomide in patients with multiple myeloma, according to the results of a study recently published in Blood. They identified adenosine deaminase acting on RNA1 (ADAR1) as a novel driver of acquired resistance to lenalidomide...
Incidence Rates of Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers Are Rising Most Among Young Adults
The incidence rates of colorectal and pancreatic adenocarcinomas have risen the most among young adults over the past 2 decades, suggesting the need for heightened awareness among clinicians for these diseases in this patient population, according to a report published by Bussetty et al in JAMA...
Link Between CT Scans and Future Cancer Incidence?
At current use and radiation dose levels, computed tomography (CT) scans may eventually account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a recent modeling study published by Smith-Bindman et al in JAMA Internal Medicine. The danger is greatest for infants, followed by children and...
Immunotherapy, Radiosurgery Combination and Risk of Radiation Necrosis in Patients With Cancer Who Have Brain Metastases
Patients with melanoma and lung cancer who have brain metastases may experience severe inflammatory reactions after receipt of immunotherapy drugs combined with radiation therapy, according to a recent study published by Vaios et al in JAMA Network Open. Study Methods and Results In this study,...
Novel Strategy May Enhance Sensitivity, Accuracy of Monitoring Cancer in Blood Samples
A whole-genome sequencing–based, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples could be more sensitive and accurate in monitoring disease status posttreatment among patients with cancer compared with prior methods, according to a recent study published by Cheng et al in Nature...
Low-Dose vs Regular-Dose Apixaban for Prevention of VTE Recurrence in Patients With Cancer
Patients with active cancer who developed venous thromboembolism (VTE) and were treated with anticoagulants for at least 6 months, followed by an additional 12 months of low-dose apixaban, experienced similar VTE recurrences and less bleeding as similar patients who received a full dose of the oral ...
Study Illuminates Disparities in Treatment, Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Investigators may have uncovered factors that may impact the quality of cancer care and outcomes among patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to a recent study published by Tsilimigras et al in JNCCN–Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Study Methods...
Frailty Following Chemotherapy May Be Linked to Poorer Survival in Older Women With Breast Cancer
The results of a longitudinal cohort study published in JAMA suggest that frailty following adjuvant chemotherapy may be associated with long-term survival among older women with nonmetastatic breast cancer. Women who experienced rapid frailty progression, or nonresilience, following their...
Prostate Cancer: Biomarker Test May Predict GU Toxicity From SBRT
Researchers have developed, and now validated, a biomarker test to predict for genitourinary (GU) adverse events induced by stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in patients with prostate cancer, according to the results of a study published by Kishan et al in Clinical Cancer Research. The test,...
Crossing State Borders: Addressing Residential Barriers to Cancer Care
A high proportion of Medicare beneficiaries cross state borders to access cancer care, particularly patients residing in rural areas, according to a recent study published by Moen et al in JAMA Network Open. The findings have significant implications for telehealth policies and physician licensure, ...
Preclinical Study Finds FGFR2 Inhibition May Prevent Some KRAS-Expressing Pancreatic Cancers
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common type of pancreatic cancer, is also among the most deadly, with an average 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. The malignancy is often preceded by precancerous lesions. Traditional treatments of the cancer, including chemotherapy, surgery, and...
NK Cells Complexed With Bispecific Antibody May Be of Benefit to Patients With Lymphoma
A novel cell therapy approach using cord blood–derived natural killer (NK) cells precomplexed with the CD30/CD16A bispecific antibody AFM13 may be safe and generate responses in patients with refractory CD30-positive lymphomas, according to a recent study published by Nieto et al in Nature...
Study Identifies Biologic Reasons for Selective Benefit of PARP Inhibitors
A newfound role for the cancer gene BRCA2 suggests why only select patients have benefited from treatment with PARP1 inhibitors to date. The results of a study by investigators at NYU Langone Health were recently published in the journal Nature. In brief, PARP inhibitors act by impairing...
Rates of Breast, CRC Screenings Almost Four Times Higher Than Lung Cancer Screenings
Many patients who are eligible for lung cancer screening do not receive it, but do receive preventative screenings for other cancer types, according to the results of a new study published by Potter et al in JAMA. Background Although lung cancer screening is recommended for certain individuals...
Radiation Therapy: Hypofractionation vs Conventional Fractionation in Patients With Breast Cancer Planning Breast Reconstruction
Postmastectomy radiation therapy may be significantly shortened for many patients planning breast reconstruction, according to data from a large phase III trial (RT CHARM, Alliance A221505).1 Investigators reported that hypofractionated (short-course) radiation therapy was found to be noninferior...
Grocery Store Choice Could Impact Obesity-Related Cancer Mortality
A novel tool could help elucidate consumer behaviors at the county level as well as the relationship between the location where individuals shopped for their food and their risk of obesity-related cancer mortality, according to a recent study published by Lin et al in BMC Medicine. Background Over...
Proton Therapy and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Proton beam therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) were found to offer equivalent quality-of-life outcomes for patients with localized prostate cancer, according to data from the PARTIQoL trial. This phase III trial showed no measurable differences between the two approaches in...
Is Surgery Necessary to Treat Invasive Breast Cancer?
Surgery may not be necessary for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to new data from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Five-year results from the phase II...
Awareness of Alcohol-Related Cancer Risks May Be Growing
An increasing proportion of the U.S. public may be aware of the link between consuming alcohol and the elevated risk of later developing cancer, according to a recent survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC). Background On January 3, 2025, Vivek...
Local Excision May Be Feasible in Patients With Low Rectal Adenocarcinoma
Chemotherapy followed by local excision may be effective in patients with node-negative low rectal adenocarcinoma, according to new findings presented by Buettner et al at the 2025 Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Annual Meeting. Background The current standard of care among most patients with...
Smoking Status of the U.S. Cancer Population
In a study reported as a research letter in JAMA Oncology, Caturegli et al attempted to identify smoking status of patients diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2023. Study Details In the cross-sectional study, the smoking status of patients diagnosed with cancer in 2023 was collected by...
Exploring Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diagnosis
Two recent studies have elucidated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer screenings and diagnostic colonoscopies in Central Indiana. The findings—reported by Kumar et al in PLOS One and Richter et al in Preventive Medicine Reports—contribute to the compendium of knowledge on...
Machine Learning Program May Enhance Transplantation Risk Assessment in Patients With Myelofibrosis
A novel machine learning model may outperform standard statistical models in identifying and stratifying transplantation risk among patients with myelofibrosis, according to a recent study published by Hernández-Boluda et al in Blood. Background Although there are several therapies available to...
AI Integration in Global Programs of CT Screening for Lung Cancer and Other Tobacco-Related Illnesses
A new consortium, the Alliance for Global Implementation of Lung and Cardiac Early Disease Detection and Treatment (AGILE), has proposed a public health program of longitudinal chest computed tomography (CT) screenings among a global high-risk population of tobacco-exposed individuals utilizing...
Combination Therapy for Newly Diagnosed, BRCA-Nonmutated, Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
The outcomes from the phase III ENGOT-OV43/GOG-3036/KEYLYNK-001 trial in advanced BRCA-nonmutated ovarian cancer indicate a statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefit for the PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab and chemotherapy, followed by pembrolizumab plus maintenance with the PARP...
Treatment Discontinuation in Patients With CML: Role of Digital PCR
The clinical application of BCR::ABL1 digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing may reliably quantify stable deep molecular remission in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which could help determine when maintenance therapy may be discontinued successfully, according to a recent...
Breast Shrinkage Following Breast-Conserving Therapy
Breast-conserving therapy, including radiation therapy, could lead to a progressive reduction in breast size over time among women with early-stage breast cancer, according to a recent study published by Becker et al in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Background Breast-conserving...
Low-Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer in a High-Risk Population
In a UK prospective longitudinal cohort study (SUMMIT) reported in The Lancet Oncology, Bhamani et al found that large-scale, low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer is effective and “can be delivered efficiently” in a diverse high-risk population. As stated by the...
Study Finds Standard Chemoradiation Therapy Superior to Deintensification Approaches for HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer
Current standard chemoradiation therapy remains the most effective treatment for selected patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer, based on the results of the NRG-HN005 trial. Researchers have halted this large, randomized phase II/III trial after patients in the...
Daily Physical Activity—Even at Light Intensities—May Reduce Cancer Risk
Investigators found that individuals who engaged in light- and moderate-to-vigorous–intensity physical activity daily had a lower risk of developing cancer compared with those who were more sedentary, according to a recent study published by Shreves et al in the British Journal of Sports Medicine....
Could Brain Imaging Plus VR Minimize Cancer-Related Pain?
A novel method involving noninvasive brain imaging technology and a nondrug treatment that incorporates virtual reality (VR) may aid in objectively measuring cancer-related pain and treating it effectively without opioids in patients with cancer, according to a recent study published by Shafiei et...
Presymptomatic Awareness of BRCA1/BRCA2 Status and Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer
In an Israeli retrospective cohort study reported as a research letter in JAMA Network Open, Armon et al found that presymptomatic awareness of BRCA1/BRCA2 pathogenic variant carrier status was associated with better outcomes in several measures in women with ovarian cancer. Study Details The...
FDA Expands Indication for Lu-177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan in mCRPC
On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the indication for lutetium Lu-177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pluvicto) to include adults with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have been treated with androgen ...
Tobacco Control May Have Prevented Millions of Premature Lung Cancer Deaths in United States
Tobacco control–driven reductions in smoking prevalence may have helped avert over 3.8 million lung cancer–related deaths and gain just over 76 million years of life between 1970 and 2022 in the United States, according to a recent study published by Islami et al in CA: A Cancer Journal for...
Novel Limonene-Lipid Formulation May Help Alleviate Xerostomia in Patients With Cancer
When combined with a novel lipid formulation, a natural citrus essential oil from oranges, lemons, and limes—known as limonene—may prove to be effective in relieving xerostomia without significant adverse effects among patients with cancer, according to a recent study published by Wright et al in...
Prevalence of Genetic Testing in Women With Ovarian Cancer
Investigators have found that nearly 50% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer may not be receiving the genetic testing that could help guide their treatment and potentially improve outcomes, according to a recent report conducted by the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) and Komodo Health....
Building and Sharing Dietary Evidence in Cancer Care
Guest Editor’s Note: Several epidemiologic studies have shown an inverse association between healthy dietary patterns and the risk of chronic diseases including cancer. Patients are often interested in exploring different dietary interventions throughout the cancer continuum. However, concrete...
