MRI-based artificial intelligence models show promise in predicting biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer
AI models help predict prostate cancer recurrence from MRI scans
Researchers evaluated the diagnostic performance of MRI-based artificial intelligence models for predicting biochemical recurrence in patien…
New data shows that artificial intelligence can accurately predict if prostate cancer will return after treatment by analyzing MRI images.
Tumor Treating Fields and pulsed electric fields modulate cell death and immune microenvironment in neoplasms
Electric fields may help fight tumors and overcome treatment resistance
This systematic review examines the mechanisms of electrical stress transduction into biochemical signals. The authors synthesize evidence t…
New research explores how electric fields can trigger cell death in tumors and help the body's immune system fight cancer more effectively.
Eosinophils as dual pro-inflammatory and immunoregulatory cells in allergic rhinitis
Eosinophils May Play Dual Roles in Allergic Rhinitis Treatment
This mini review synthesizes evidence that eosinophils in allergic rhinitis have both pro-inflammatory and immunoregulatory functions, inclu…
New research into eosinophils suggests these cells have complex roles that could help doctors develop more precise treatments for allergic r…
Intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel provide effective treatment for high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer
Sequential gemcitabine and docetaxel show promise for bladder cancer
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 883 patients evaluated the efficacy and safety of intravesical sequential gemcitabine and doceta…
A new treatment combination involving two drugs may offer an effective way to manage high-risk bladder cancer while remaining well tolerated…
Olaparib, rucaparib, and niraparib significantly improve progression-free survival across age groups in advanced ovarian cancer
PARP Inhibitors Show Improved Survival for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
This network meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluates PARP inhibitors for advanced ovarian cancer. The analysis indicates that olaparib,…
New data shows PARP inhibitors like olaparib and niraparib may improve survival for both younger and older patients with advanced ovarian ca…
Small intestinal metastasis from triple-negative breast cancer can mimic lymphoma on imaging
Case report: Breast cancer spread to small intestine mimics lymphoma
This case report with literature review describes a patient with triple-negative breast cancer who developed small intestinal metastasis pre…
A breast cancer survivor's anemia was caused by a rare small intestine metastasis that looked like lymphoma on scans.
One-time EBRT is as effective as multi-fraction treatments for pain management in malignant bone tumors
One radiation session works as well as multiple for bone tumor pain
This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of radiation and bone-modifying agents for managing pain and preventing skeletal-related events in…
A single radiation session eases bone tumor pain just as well as multiple sessions, a new analysis finds. Bisphosphonates also help.
Hyperspectral imaging shows strong diagnostic performance for oral cancer detection in scoping review
Hyperspectral imaging shows promise for detecting oral cancer
This scoping review of 15 studies found that hyperspectral imaging (HSI) demonstrates strong diagnostic performance for detecting and charac…
A new review finds hyperspectral imaging can spot oral cancer with high accuracy, offering a non-contact alternative for margin assessment.
Histologic-subtype discordance between core needle biopsy and final pathology occurs in malignant breast adenomyoepithelioma
Rare breast tumor type can look like common cancer on biopsy
This case report and literature review describes a case of malignant breast adenomyoepithelioma where initial core needle biopsy suggested i…
A rare breast tumor called MAME can mimic common cancer during initial tests, making it vital for doctors to use detailed testing.
Chinese herbal decoctions YHHYT, BZT, and FJHQT show varying efficacy for breast cancer treatment outcomes
Chinese herbal decoctions show promise in breast cancer treatment
This network meta-analysis of 68 articles involving 4,708 patients evaluated the efficacy of Chinese herbal decoctions in breast cancer. The…
New data suggests specific Chinese herbal decoctions may improve response rates and manage side effects for people with breast cancer.
8-year disease-free survival after surgery alone for clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urethra
Surgery alone yields 8-year survival in rare urethral cancer
This case report and literature review describes a 39-year-old woman with clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urethra who achieved 8-year disea…
A woman with a rare urethral cancer remained cancer-free for 8 years after surgery alone, a case report shows.
Surgical tract dissemination and cerebrospinal fluid spread contribute to ectopic recurrence of adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma
Tumor reappears along surgical path after brain surgery for craniopharyngioma
This case report and literature review describes a 67-year-old male with adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma who experienced ectopic recurren…
A rare case shows how brain tumors can reappear in unexpected locations along the path of a surgeon's tools.