Research across Cancer
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EGFR and TP53 mutations linked to worse survival in sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma
Genetic markers linked to survival in sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma
A meta-analysis of 25 retrospective cohort studies including 1194 patients with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma found that EGFR and TP53 m…
Specific genetic mutations and protein levels can help doctors predict how patients with certain head and neck cancers will respond to treat…
Diverse therapeutic approaches including immunotherapy are utilized for patients with occult squamous cell carcinoma
Men and women show different patterns in squamous cell carcinoma
This systematic review of case reports examines clinical characteristics and treatment strategies for patients with occult squamous cell car…
New data shows that men and women experience different locations for lymph node spread in certain types of skin cancer.
Actinic keratosis increases melanoma risk while alcohol consumption is associated with lower squamous cell carcinoma risk
Actinic Keratosis Linked to Higher Risk of Melanoma
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies evaluates causal relationships between 11 modifiable risk factors and skin cancers. Th…
New research identifies a link between actinic keratosis and melanoma risk while highlighting potential new targets for skin cancer treatmen…
Sugar sweetened beverages and orange juice are associated with increased risk of several cancer types
Sugar sweetened drinks may increase risk of several cancer types
This meta-analysis of 51 cohort studies evaluates the link between sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs), artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs)…
New research suggests a link between sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of certain cancers, including pancreatic and colorectal…
EGFR inhibitors show reproducible activity and manageable toxicity in locally advanced or metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma
EGFR Inhibitors Show Activity in Advanced Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This meta-analysis of 404 patients evaluated EGFR inhibitors (cetuximab and panitumumab) for anal squamous cell carcinoma. The analysis foun…
New analysis shows that EGFR inhibitors like cetuximab and panitumumab may improve response rates for patients with advanced anal squamous c…
Trastuzumab deruxtecan and pyrotinib provide disease control in lung squamous cell carcinoma with ERBB2 mutation
New Treatment Strategy Shows Promise for Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This case report describes a patient with stage IA2 lung squamous cell carcinoma and an ERBB2 exon 20 p.G776V mutation treated with trastuzu…
A new treatment plan using trastuzumab deruxtecan and pyrotinib showed promising results for a patient with a specific lung cancer mutation.
Transitioning from static TNM staging to a multidimensional, adaptive treatment model integrating genomics and immunology for HPV-associated OPSCC
Doctors are shifting from static staging to adaptive care for HPV throat cancer
This narrative review discusses the evolving management of HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The authors argue for trans…
Medical teams are moving away from old staging rules toward a new model that uses genomics and immunology for precise care.
Systematic review shows robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy reduces blood loss and hospital stay compared to conventional minimally invasive approaches for resectable esophageal cancer cases involving adult patients
Robotic surgery offers shorter hospital stays for esophageal cancer patients
A systematic review of 13,321 patients indicates robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy offers perioperative benefits like reduced …
A large review found robotic surgery reduces blood loss and hospital time for esophageal cancer patients compared to standard minimally inva…
FDA approves OPDIVO QVANTIG for multiple advanced cancer indications including renal cell carcinoma and melanoma
FDA approves subcutaneous nivolumab combination for multiple advanced cancers
This FDA approval document grants authorization for OPDIVO QVANTIG, a subcutaneous combination of nivolumab and hyaluronidase, for specified…
The FDA has approved a new subcutaneous form of nivolumab for several advanced cancers, offering a more convenient treatment option for elig…
Network meta-analysis reveals induction immunochemotherapy plus CCRT improves survival for unresectable esophageal cancer patients compared to CCRT alone
Immunotherapy combinations show promise for hard-to-treat esophageal cancer
A comprehensive network meta-analysis of 9,648 patients indicates that induction immunochemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy…
Adding immunotherapy to standard treatment may help people with advanced esophageal cancer live longer, according to a new analysis of many …
Meta-analysis shows neoadjuvant chemoradiation improves resection and survival outcomes for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients compared to chemotherapy alone
Adding radiation before surgery helps some esophageal cancer patients get better surgery results and live longer
This meta-analysis of 2,174 patients reveals that adding radiation to chemotherapy significantly boosts resection rates and survival for squ…
A large review found that adding radiation to chemotherapy before surgery helped remove more tumors in certain cancer types. This approach a…
Narrative review discusses HPV-associated head and neck and cervical squamous cell carcinoma without reporting specific outcomes
Doctors Find Hidden Pattern in HPV Cancers That Changes Treatment
This narrative review addresses patients with HPV-associated tumors involving head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcin…
HPV cancers in the head and neck hide from the immune system differently than cervical cancers, explaining why some patients respond better …