Clinicians and patients can learn a lot about breast cancer by following social media posts that include the hashtag #BCSM. (University of California Los Angeles)
A survey of practicing oncologists identified a need for more education about geriatric assessment of patients with cancer, almost 70% of whom are 65 or older. (American Society of Clinical Oncology)
The FDA approved the FoundationOne CDx genomic test as a companion diagnostic for the NTRK inhibitor larotrectinib (Vitrakvi).
As COVID-19 has discouraged clinic visits for routine cancer screening, an at-home test for colon cancer may provide reassurance in the absence of colonoscopy. (Royal Marsden Hospital, Gut)
Muscle-building exercise before surgery may help improve outcomes in colon cancer. (University of Alberta, JAMA Surgery)
The Society for Integrative Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology announced plans to collaborate on a series of clinical guidelines to improve use of integrative strategies (combining complementary and primary cancer therapies) for managing cancer-related symptoms.
Could common baking soda help prevent leukemia relapse after stem cell transplantation? (Science)
Mixed news from the latest analysis of the breast cancer risk associated with hormone replacement therapy. (The BMJ)
A first-of-its-kind study showed that artificial intelligence algorithms estimating patients’ muscle mass improved treatment and prognosis for a type of brain cancer. (National Cancer Research Institute Virtual Showcase)
A blood test for CA-125, often used for ovarian cancer screening, may also be useful for detecting other types of cancer in women. (Cancer Research UK)
Source: MedicalNewsToday.com
