Oncology/Hematology
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Gastric cancer incidence was lower after adjusting for certain factors in post hoc analyses
Also in TTHealthWatch: AACR report on cancer
Despite problematic dataset, risk/benefit profile not favorable with PD-L1 expression below 1
An increase in microbial risk score based on 22 bacteria tied to a 50% increase in HNSCC risk
Despite problematic dataset, risk/benefit profile not favorable with PD-L1 expression below 1
An increase in microbial risk score based on 22 bacteria tied to a 50% increase in HNSCC risk
Oncology/Hematology Case Studies
Rare condition can be deadly without early diagnosis and treatment
Nonspecific presentation impedes early diagnosis of rare indolent tumor in older man
Be aware of the potential for secondary malignancy in relation to LCH diagnosis, researchers urge
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Study suggests differences in how the ACA cost-sharing exemption is applied across patient groups
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EGFR inhibitor now indicated for unresectable stage III disease following chemoradiotherapy
Strategy comes with associated "low risk" of delay in diagnosis of advanced or incurable cancers
Other studies look at financial toxicity for teen/young adult cancer patients, nausea after chemo
Data since approvals suggest benefits limited to subgroups with PD-L1 expression of at least 1%