AI Model Using Chest X-Ray May Predict 12-Year Lung Cancer Risk
A deep learning model based on chest radiograph images and electronic medical record data shows promise for smokers at high risk for lung cancer
Oncology
MASCC Survey Identifies Research, Development Goals for Cancer Survivorship Care
A survey of MASCC clinician members identified 3 areas for further research and development to improve survivorship care plans for cancer survivors.
ASTRO Issues First Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer
There is strong evidence supporting the use of radiation therapy for nonmetastatic cervical cancer.
Breast Cancer Survival Among Black Women Increased at American College of Surgeons-Affiliated Centers
The survival of Black women was highest at ACS-affiliated hospitals for both overall survival and breast cancer–specific survival after adjusting for all covariates.
Viral Exposure Signature Predicts Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A viral exposure signature can predict hepatocellular carcinoma risk before clinical diagnosis among at-risk patients.
Quality of Life Worse for Cancer Patients During COVID-19
Patients with stage III and IV cancer have worse quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gardasil 9 Approved to Prevent Certain HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Gardasil 9® (human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine [HPV], recombinant; Merck) to include the prevention of oropharyngeal and other head and neck cancers caused by HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 in patients aged 9 to 45 years.
Close Monitoring, Full-Time Caregiver Recommended for 30 Days After CAR-T Therapy
Readmissions for CRS, neurotoxicity, infection, and other adverse events are common after immunotherapy with axicabtagene ciloleucel.
Breast Cancer Surgery Found to Be Safe in Older Women
Breast cancer surgery is safe in women 70 years and older.
Some Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Found to Be at Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery
Patients with early-stage breast cancer who undergo mastectomy with or without reconstruction are at risk of prolonged opioid use.
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