This week's Oncology digest · 2026-W24
This Week in Oncology: Muscle Loss, HCC Treatment, Breast Radiotherapy
Evaluating Exercise Modalities to Improve Sleep Quality in Breast Cancer Survivors
Exercise types linked to better sleep for breast cancer survivors
A network meta-analysis identifies non-linear dose-response relationships between exercise and sleep, highlighting mind-body practices as a …
Specific types of exercise, including mind-body practices, show a link to improved sleep quality for people who have survived breast cancer.
ICI Safety in Early Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis of 3977 Patients
Immune checkpoint inhibitors show specific side effects in early breast cancer
Meta-analysis of 3977 early breast cancer patients shows ICIs add manageable toxicity, with alopecia and leukopenia most common, and endocri…
New data highlights common and severe side effects for patients with early-stage breast cancer using immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments.
Early postoperative chemotherapy reduces risk of death in patients with colorectal cancer
Early chemotherapy after surgery improves survival for colorectal cancer patients
This meta-analysis of cohort studies involving 72,873 patients found that delayed postoperative chemotherapy significantly increased the ris…
Starting chemotherapy within 8 weeks of surgery significantly improves survival rates for people living with colorectal cancer.
Total neoadjuvant therapy improves disease-free survival and doubles pCR in rectal cancer
Total Neoadjuvant Therapy Shows Improved Survival for Rectal Cancer
This meta-analysis of 2104 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer found that total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) improved disease-free survi…
A new treatment approach for locally advanced rectal cancer may improve disease-free survival and response rates for patients undergoing the…
Digital behavioral weight loss interventions significantly reduce BMI and waist circumference in breast cancer survivors
Digital weight loss programs help breast cancer survivors lose weight
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that digital behavioral weight loss interventions significantly reduce body wei…
New data shows digital behavioral programs can help breast cancer survivors lower their BMI and increase physical activity levels.
CD30-directed therapy, JAK/STAT inhibition, and checkpoint blockade offer potential options for ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Newer treatment paths for young people with a rare lymphoma
This mini-review explores the biological heterogeneity and emerging therapeutic landscape of ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma in …
Doctors are looking at new ways to treat anaplastic large cell lymphoma in children and young adults using targeted therapies.
PFOA exposure linked to modest kidney and breast cancer risk in meta-analysis
PFOA exposure tied to higher kidney and breast cancer risk
This meta-analysis of 34 datasets found that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure is associated with a modest increase in kidney cancer ri…
A new analysis links PFOA, a common chemical, to a modest rise in kidney and breast cancer risk. Liver and thyroid cancers showed no clear l…
Underwater ESD achieves 99% en bloc resection for duodenal tumors, meta-analysis finds
Underwater endoscopic technique shows promise for treating duodenal tumors
This meta-analysis of 298 lesions from retrospective studies found that underwater endoscopic submucosal dissection (U-ESD) for duodenal tum…
A new underwater endoscopic method helps doctors remove duodenal tumors in one piece while keeping procedure times under an hour.
RGS gene panel achieves 0.98 AUC for breast cancer diagnosis and risk stratification
RGS Gene Panel Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
This meta-analysis of genomic data from TCGA and GEO datasets identifies RGS family genes as significant biomarkers in breast cancer. An 8-g…
A new gene panel involving the RGS family may help doctors identify breast cancer risks and improve diagnostic accuracy.
Ranibizumab and bevacizumab show comparable short-term efficacy for macular edema in retinal vein occlusion
Eye Drug Comparison Shows Similar Vision Gains
This meta-analysis of 759 patients with RVO-ME found no significant difference between intravitreal ranibizumab and bevacizumab monotherapy …
Two common eye injections work equally well for swelling caused by retinal vein blockage, a new analysis finds.
CD73-adenosine axis serves as a metabolic immune checkpoint and potential target to overcome melanoma resistance
CD73 Target May Help Overcome Melanoma Treatment Resistance
This systematic review examines the role of the CD73-adenosine axis in advanced melanoma and its implications for treatment resistance. The …
New research explores how blocking the CD73-adenosine axis could help patients with advanced melanoma overcome resistance to current treatme…
Computer-aided detection shows high sensitivity and specificity for detecting colorectal polyps of all sizes
Computer aided detection shows high accuracy for colorectal polyps
This meta-analysis of 19 studies evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of computer-aided detection (CAD) for colorectal polyps. The analysis fou…
New data confirms that computer-aided detection is highly accurate at finding both large and small colorectal polyps during screenings.
All Oncology Articles
- CD30-directed therapy, JAK/STAT inhibition, and checkpoint blockade offer potential options for ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma
- Early postoperative chemotherapy reduces risk of death in patients with colorectal cancer
- ICI Safety in Early Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis of 3977 Patients
- Total neoadjuvant therapy improves disease-free survival and doubles pCR in rectal cancer
- Digital behavioral weight loss interventions significantly reduce BMI and waist circumference in breast cancer survivors
- PFOA exposure linked to modest kidney and breast cancer risk in meta-analysis
- Underwater ESD achieves 99% en bloc resection for duodenal tumors, meta-analysis finds
- RGS gene panel achieves 0.98 AUC for breast cancer diagnosis and risk stratification
- Evaluating Exercise Modalities to Improve Sleep Quality in Breast Cancer Survivors
- Ranibizumab and bevacizumab show comparable short-term efficacy for macular edema in retinal vein occlusion
- Computer-aided detection shows high sensitivity and specificity for detecting colorectal polyps of all sizes
- CD73-adenosine axis serves as a metabolic immune checkpoint and potential target to overcome melanoma resistance
- Biochemical marker decline may not indicate clinical stability in intracranial growing teratoma syndrome
- Clinical breast examination uptake in sub-Saharan Africa is low at 13% across pooled data
- Talazoparib plus enzalutamide improves progression-free survival in metastatic prostate cancer with HR gene alterations
- Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy improves overall survival in patients with EGFR-variant nonsquamous NSCLC
- Spatial patterns of glioblastoma progression following upfront chemoradiation and salvage therapy
- AI-driven chatbot prototype shows feasibility in providing MAT standards information to healthcare professionals
- Ganglioneuroblastoma presents as a malignant adrenal tumor with metastatic potential in adult patients
- Concurrent osteosarcoma can be masked by brown tumors in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism
- Contrast-enhanced mammography increases cancer detection by 9.3 per 1,000 compared to low-energy mammography
- No established correlation exists between paragangliomas and cervical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma
- Local therapy and intrathecal chemotherapy may manage CNS progression in EGFR-mutant NSCLC patients
- Preoperative inflammatory biomarkers SIRI and NLR associate with worse survival in UTUC after RNU
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction significantly reduces anxiety, depression, and fatigue in breast cancer patients
- Sinonasal NUT carcinoma with leptomeningeal carcinomatosis may require early multimodal treatment and surgical intervention
- Metabolic reprogramming and plasticity drive tumor progression and resistance through interconnected transcription factors and enzymes
- Lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab did not improve overall survival compared to standard of care
- Alectinib improves progression-free survival over crizotinib in ALK-positive NSCLC (HR 0.41)
- Daraxonrasib improves overall survival to 13.2 months in mPDAC patients compared to 6.7 months
- DNA Methylation Tests Show High Accuracy for Cervical Cancer Triage
- Minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy reduces blood loss and hospital stay in distal cholangiocarcinoma surgery
- LAMS and BFMS show higher clinical success rates than DPPS for pancreatic fluid collections
- Circulating microRNAs and lipidomic/metabolomic biomarkers show 0.92 SROC AUC for early breast cancer detection
- 5-ALA fluorescence-guided surgery improves gross total resection rates in patients with glioblastoma
- Guselkumab, Secukinumab, and Brodalumab rank highly for PASI 75 and PASI 90 in plaque psoriasis
- Recurrent intracranial dermoid cysts may cause delayed hydrocephalus following spontaneous rupture and ventricular dissemination
- Adenomatoid tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis for testicular lesions in patients with cryptorchidism
- CAR T-cell therapies targeting specific antigens show potential for treating pediatric CNS tumors
- SDHD Variant Carriers Face High Penetrance and Multifocal Tumors
- Transsphenoidal surgery achieves 73.88% remission rate in Cushing's Disease
- Successful radiation oncology AI integration requires trustworthy ecosystems and human-centered workflow design
- Endoscopic resection followed by esophagectomy shows favorable recurrence-free and disease-specific survival in superficial esophageal cancer
- Comparative Efficacy of Immunotherapy Combinations in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Management
- Bibliometric Analysis Maps Paraptosis Research Landscape in Cancer
- Oral propranolol remains the primary systemic treatment for infantile hemangioma with no superior alternatives
- Soluble CD146 serves as a marker of microvascular stress and promotes tumor invasion
- CXCL16/CXCR6 axis exerts bidirectional regulatory influence on neoplasms and inflammatory disorders like asthma
- Evidence-based guidelines support team-based perioperative glycemic management for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors plus chemotherapy improve overall survival in advanced triple-negative breast cancer
- HPV shows strong association with oropharyngeal SCC while other oncogenic viruses show limited evidence
- FDA Approves Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) for Progressing Desmoid Tumors
- Internal mammary and medial-supraclavicular irradiation reduces breast cancer mortality without improving overall survival
- DEB-BACE Shows Higher Short-Term Response in Unresectable Lung Cancer
- Robotic-assisted thoracoscopic segmentectomy increases lymph node stations examined and reduces hospital stay duration
- Comparative Analysis of Robot Assisted and Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Tumors
- Retroperitoneal approach in single-port robot-assisted partial nephrectomy may reduce blood loss and hospital stay
- First-line immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy improves progression-free survival and overall survival in MSI-H/dMMR mCRC
- Forty-seven clinically relevant late-phase programs identify development trajectories for PD-1 and PD-L1 therapies through 2030
- Multimodal fusion and radiogenomic frameworks show promise for capturing heterogeneity in triple-negative breast cancer
- Paclitaxel arm achieves 56.4% pathologic complete response compared to 23.7% with endocrine therapy
- Multifaceted preventive nursing program reduces fall incidence from 19.8% to 7.1% in elderly NHL patients
- 5-ALA PDT improves overall response and HPV clearance in cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions
- FDA Approves Retevmo (selpercatinib) for RET-Driven Cancers
- FDA Approves Retevmo (selpercatinib) for RET Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors
- BIRC3::MALT1 fusion detected in 35% of cells in pulmonary MALT lymphoma case
- Indefinite-duration lenalidomide maintenance shows no significant difference in overall survival compared to fixed-duration
- AI plus celecoxib more than doubles odds of clinical response in ER-positive breast cancer
- Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery increases gross total resection rates for pituitary tumors compared to microscopic techniques
- Problem-focused coping is moderately to strongly associated with benefit finding in adult cancer patients
- Metabolic reprogramming of chondrocytes through impaired oxidative phosphorylation contributes to articular cartilage collapse
- Artificial intelligence improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in prostate cancer management
- AI diagnostic tools show high accuracy but limited real-world validation in systematic review
- Surgical treatment and multimodal therapies characterize management options for rare penile melanoma cases
- HR-positive HER2-low breast cancer accounts for 60% of cases; deruxtecan reshapes treatment
- Parasite-derived molecules exert both pro-tumour and anti-tumour effects in experimental cancer models
- Olanzapine containing regimens consistently improve complete response across all phases of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Intimate partner violence triples cervical cancer risk in meta-analysis of adult women
- Platelet-rich fibrin may reduce medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw risk during tooth extractions
- Very late-onset Myasthenia Gravis is associated with higher AChR-antibody positivity and lower thymoma prevalence
- PSMA-targeted radioligand therapies including 177Lu-PSMA-617 improve progression-free survival and overall survival in mCRPC
- PD-1 inhibitor plus chemotherapy improves progression-free survival and overall survival in driver gene-negative NSCLC
- TROP2-targeting ADCs achieve 50.6% ORR in EGFR-mutant NSCLC following tyrosine kinase inhibitor failure
- Doxorubicin-loaded graphene nanoplatform chemo-photothermal therapy significantly suppresses tumor volume in breast cancer xenograft models
- EUS-guided transmural bypass achieves 93.5% technical success in patients with afferent loop syndrome
- Metabolic reprogramming of myeloid cells shapes spatial niches and immunometabolic landscapes in brain tumors
- High red meat consumption increases pancreatic cancer risk by 16% in large population meta-analysis
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with angiogenesis inhibitors increases pathological complete response rates in triple-negative breast cancer
- FDA Approves Verzenio (abemaciclib) for Early and Advanced Breast Cancer
- FDA Approves Gleevec (imatinib) for Multiple Kinase-Driven Cancers
- Tamoxifen reduces distant recurrence risk by HR 0.37 in PR-positive postmenopausal breast cancer
- Late grade 2 or higher gastrointestinal toxicity is inversely associated with biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer
- Direct-acting antivirals achieve 89% sustained virologic response in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and HCV
- Prophylactic PEG tube placement improves nutritional status and reduces hospitalizations for head and neck cancer patients
- FDA Approves Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Gut microbiome taxa and metabolites enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor efficacy and mitigate systemic toxicity
- Post-diagnosis physical activity of 7.5 MET-hr/week associated with lower all-cause mortality in prostate cancer
- Comparative Efficacy of PD-1 and PD-L1 Inhibitors in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EUS-HGAS provides longer time to recurrent biliary obstruction than EUS-HGS in malignant biliary obstruction
- Axicabtagene ciloleucel shows higher early response but greater toxicity than tisagenlecleucel in large B-cell lymphoma
- Transcriptome-wide meta-analysis identifies over 1,095 differentially expressed genes in vestibular schwannoma
- Neoadjuvant gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel vs gemcitabine plus S-1 for geriatric pancreatic cancer
- Hangeshashinto may reduce oral mucositis risk in chemotherapy patients (RR 0.86)
- Omics-guided surgical paradigms may identify specific patients for selective retroperitoneal clearance in advanced ovarian cancer
- 0.018-inch and 0.022-inch bracket slots show no clinically relevant differences in orthodontic outcomes
- Eosinophils as dual pro-inflammatory and immunoregulatory cells in allergic rhinitis
- Intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel provide effective treatment for high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
- 8-year disease-free survival after surgery alone for clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urethra
- Tumor Treating Fields and pulsed electric fields modulate cell death and immune microenvironment in neoplasms
- Olaparib, rucaparib, and niraparib significantly improve progression-free survival across age groups in advanced ovarian cancer
- Small intestinal metastasis from triple-negative breast cancer can mimic lymphoma on imaging
- High tumour-associated neutrophils at the invasive margin are associated with improved overall survival
- One-time EBRT is as effective as multi-fraction treatments for pain management in malignant bone tumors
- Hyperspectral imaging shows strong diagnostic performance for oral cancer detection in scoping review
- Surgical tract dissemination and cerebrospinal fluid spread contribute to ectopic recurrence of adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma
- Histologic-subtype discordance between core needle biopsy and final pathology occurs in malignant breast adenomyoepithelioma
- Chinese herbal decoctions YHHYT, BZT, and FJHQT show varying efficacy for breast cancer treatment outcomes
- MRI-based artificial intelligence models show promise in predicting biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer
- Synergistic Effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Radiotherapy in Solid Tumor Management
- Enhanced communication using behavioral economics principles did not significantly increase FIT test completion rates
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation addresses various mental disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
- Endoscopic mucosal resection confirms rare gastric plasmacytoma in 53-year-old man
- Mandala painting and music therapies improve quality of life and psychological well-being in cancer survivors
- Reverse-bevel ProCore FNB provides diagnostic yield comparable to standard FNA for pancreatic mass lesions
- FDA Approves Kisqali (ribociclib) for Adjuvant Treatment of Early Breast Cancer
- FDA Approves Kisqali Femara Co-pack (ribociclib/letrozole) for HR+/HER2- Early and Advanced Breast Cancer
- Neuroendoscopic resection of a collision tumor involving null-cell adenoma and Adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma
- Early recognition of femoral metastasis in HNSCC is essential to facilitate timely palliative intervention
- KYR intervention is non-inferior to conventional genetic counseling in breast cancer risk knowledge
- EGFR inhibitors show reproducible activity and manageable toxicity in locally advanced or metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma
- SYHX2011 improves objective response rate to 35.8% compared to 25.8% for PAB in breast cancer
- Tai Chi Chih, cognitive behavioral therapy, and massage therapy reduce cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer
- CT-based deep learning models show high accuracy predicting EGFR mutation status in lung adenocarcinoma
- Radiomics-based artificial intelligence models predict VETC presence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
- Liquid biopsy technologies utilizing NGS and machine learning improve analytical sensitivity for early cancer detection
- Rural residence and poor knowledge increase odds of delayed health-seeking behavior for cancer patients
- Multicomponent nonpharmacological interventions reduce delirium incidence in adult patients with cancer
- Higher log GDP per capita is associated with higher Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity
- Meta Analysis Evaluates Hypokalemia Risks Associated with Androgen Receptor Axis Targeted Therapies
- Neurotoxic chemotherapy causes moderate to large increases in vibration perception threshold in hands and feet
- Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D shows significant inverse correlation with insulin resistance indices in women with PCOS
- Acupuncture promotes microglial transition from pro-inflammatory glycolysis to anti-inflammatory oxidative phosphorylation metabolism
- Multidimensional models incorporating genomic and microenvironment features likely outperform single-analyte tests to predict immunotherapy response
- miRNA panels show high diagnostic accuracy for endometrial cancer in meta-analysis
- IL-10 rs1800890 variants linked to modestly increased non-Hodgkin lymphoma risk in meta-analysis
- Traditional Chinese medicine may modulate immune resistance barriers in microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer
- Robot-assisted laparoscopic resection provides successful R0 resection for giant pelvic solitary fibrous tumor
- Novel agent-based regimens provide superior efficacy and lower toxicity than traditional chemotherapy in older adults
- CAR-T cell therapy improves progression-free survival (HR 0.55) and overall survival (HR 0.68) in R/R DLBCL
- Robot-assisted radical nephrectomy reduces conversion rates and blood loss compared to laparoscopic surgery for complex tumors
- ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors achieve 58.5% objective response rate in ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer
- Paclitaxel monotherapy shows modest activity in relapsed small cell lung cancer
- Preoperative chemoradiotherapy increases R0 resection and pathologic complete response rates in esophageal carcinoma
- Higher serum vitamin D levels linked to small increase in prostate cancer risk
- Second-line immunotherapy combination with etoposide and capecitabine improves extracranial disease control in pulmonary choriocarcinoma
- A 13-year-old female presented with an invasive encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma
- Immunohistochemical markers facilitate diagnosis of primary mucinous adenocarcinoma of the bladder in rare cases
- Dexmethylphenidate significantly improves cancer-related fatigue compared to placebo with moderate evidence certainty
- Acupuncture reduces Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores in patients with breast cancer-related insomnia
- FDA Approves Romvimza (vimseltinib) for Symptomatic Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- FDA Approves Sarclisa (isatuximab) for Multiple Myeloma in Three Combinations
- FDA Approves Trelstar (triptorelin) for Advanced Prostate Cancer
- FDA Approves Trelstar (triptorelin pamoate) for Advanced Prostate Cancer
- FDA Approves Trelstar (triptorelin pamoate) for Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Catheterisation Linked to Small PSA Rise in Men
- Multidisciplinary management of mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder involves surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy
- Multimodal strategies including bevacizumab and advanced radiotherapy techniques manage radiation-induced brain necrosis
- FDA Approves Orserdu (elacestrant) for ESR1-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are associated with increased sexual adverse events in androgenetic alopecia patients
- Pretreatment CPS and HPV status correlate with pathological response in neoadjuvant immunotherapy for LAHNSCC
- Non-pharmacological interventions may improve sleep quality, quality of life, and anxiety in lung cancer patients
- Acupuncture Efficacy in Managing Cancer Related Fatigue and Quality of Life
- Multiple clinical and perioperative factors are significantly associated with postoperative abdominal infection in colorectal cancer patients
- Sacituzumab Tirumotecan Combined With Pembrolizumab Improves Outcomes in PD-L1 Positive NSCLC
- Perampanel provides seizure freedom for 42% of patients with brain tumor-related epilepsy
- Meta-analysis Evaluating Occupational Hexavalent Chromium Exposure and Specific Malignancy Risks
- Regenerative medicine strategies show feasibility for dentin-pulp complex regeneration in dental pulp disease
- Extended resection and intensity-modulated radiotherapy managed a rare primary orbit epithelioid sarcoma
- High PTTG1 expression correlates with poorer survival and advanced disease in various solid tumors
- Walking training improves VO2 peak and reduces fatigue in adult cancer patients
- CRT plus EGFR-TKI improves overall survival while EGFR-TKI plus RT ranks first for progression-free survival
- FDA Approves Ibrance (palbociclib) for PIK3CA-Mutated Breast Cancer
- FDA Approves Ibrance (palbociclib) for HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer
- FDA Approves Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
- Low baseline TKa associated with longer OS of 38.5 months in endocrine-resistant MBC
- HPV prevalence in breast cancer tissue is 23% with higher risk in specific subtypes
- Asparaginase therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients correlates with increased thromboembolism risk in specific subgroups
- Zinc supplementation shows potential in reducing severe radiation-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients
- Hybrid multi-component frameworks and qualitative integration characterize best practices in medical device risk management
- Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy increases total operative time by 64.01 minutes compared to conventional techniques
- Cadmium exposure increases pancreatic cancer risk with an RR of 1.69 across meta-analyzed data
- Mendelian Randomization Evaluates IL-6 Inhibition Effects on Hepatocellular and Colorectal Cancer Risk
- Machine learning models provide statistically significant improvements in 5-year survival prediction for gastric cancer patients
- FH-deficient uterine leiomyoma in young women requires IHC screening and lifelong renal surveillance
- Hypopharyngeal well-differentiated liposarcoma can occur in young adults and may recur early after transoral excision
- Prostatic incidental uptake on FDG PET/CT has a 1.7% prevalence with 21.3% malignancy risk
- Migrated pancreaticojejunal stents may act as chronic local irritants potentially linked to metachronous cholangiocarcinoma
- Combination of Local Treatment and Systemic Therapy Improves Outcomes in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- CSF IL-10 demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy and strong rule-in utility for CNSL
- Transoral robotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery show higher 5-year survival than radiotherapy for supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma