ASCO Offers Guidelines to Oncologists on Allocating Resources During COVID-19
ASCO released new recommendations regarding the allocation of resources for oncologists and institutions to consider during the COVID-19. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
FDA Grants Priority Review to Sodium Thiosulfate for Ototoxicity Prevention
The FDA granted priority review to the new drug application for sodium thiosulfate for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients 1 month to<18 years of age with localized, non-metastatic, solid tumors. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Professionals Analyze Pathology Following lung Lobectomies for Adenocarcinoma
Researchers examined the pathology of early-phase COVID-19 pneumonia in two older patients who were admitted to the hospital for adenocarcinoma procedures, but did not exhibit COVID-19 symptoms at the time of these procedures. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Matthew Fowler Source Type: news
Louis Potters, MD, FACR, FASTRO, on Continuing Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The practicing radiation oncologist highlighted the importance of being there for patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic in an interview with CancerNetwork ®. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Interventions on Cervical Cancer Screening Increase Participation in Immigrant Women
This study found that raising the awareness of general practitioners and highlighting the importance of encouraging immigrant women to participate in cervical cancer screening is a feasible and effective strategy to increase participation in the program. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 13, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Planned Clinical Trial of Low Dose Selinexor in Patients with Severe COVID-19
Karyopharm Therapeutics announced plans to commence a global randomized clinical trial for low dose oral selinexor in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 13, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Breastfeeding May be Associated with Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
The findings presented in this study suggest the breastfeeding may be a potentially modifiable factor that could lower risk of ovarian cancer independent of pregnancy alone. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 13, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Numerous Organizations Release Cancer Care Guidelines Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
A number of different healthcare organizations released specific guidelines for patients and healthcare professionals on how to best handle cancer care while dealing with the international COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 13, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Matthew Fowler Source Type: news
Radiotherapy Outcomes Potentially Differ According to Gender
A recent study examined the literature surrounding the efficacy of radiotherapy as it pertains to each gender, showing that women are more likely to be cured of their cancer with radiotherapy treatment than men. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 12, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Matthew Fowler Source Type: news
Howard S. Hochster, MD, FACP, on the Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The expert oncologist spoke with CancerNetwork ® about the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on his practice and the impact it could have on medicine in general. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 12, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Clinical Trial Explores Azithromycin, Hydroxychloroquine Combo as COVID-19 Treatment
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey will be conducting a clinical trial assessing whether azithromycin combined with hydroxychloroquine is better than hydroxychloroquine alone as a potential treatment for patients diagnosed with COVID-19. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 11, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Clarification on Pain Management Recommendations for Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease
Representatives from multiple organizations convened to address the perceived variance among clinical practice guidelines for disease management in patients with cancer and patients with sickle cell disease. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 11, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Balstilimab to Treat Advanced Cervical Cancer
Agenus received approval from the FDA for fast track designation of balstilimab monotherapy and balstilimab and zalifrelimab combination therapy for the treatment of metastatic cervical cancer. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Matthew Fowler Source Type: news
Julie Vose, MD, MBA, on COVID-19 and Cancer Care
The lymphoma expert, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her facility and their ability to perform cancer care. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Experts Issue Recommendations for Patients with Rectal Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Leading cancer experts from across Europe issued an international expert consensus statement regarding radiotherapy treatment options for patients with rectal cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
