FDA Approves Datroway (datroway) for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC and HR+ Breast Cancer
FDA approves new drug Datroway for two types of advanced cancer.
The FDA approved Datroway for two indications: locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC after prior EGFR-directed therapy and plati…
The FDA approved Datroway for two advanced cancers: a type of lung cancer with EGFR mutations and a type of breast cancer that is HR-positiv…
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…
Meta-analysis shows immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations improve survival and response rates in advanced cervical cancer patients with manageable safety profiles
ICI Combinations Improve Survival for Advanced Cervical Cancer
This systematic review analyzed 4,441 patients with advanced cervical cancer to evaluate immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations. Results i…
Combining immune checkpoint inhibitors with other treatments significantly improved survival and disease control for patients with advanced …
Review explores host-microbiome interactions in breast cancer
Scientists explore how gut bacteria might help fight breast cancer in the body
This narrative review examines the role of host-microbiome interactions in breast cancer. The authors synthesize evidence on how microbial c…
A recent review looks at how the microbes living in our gut could interact with treatments for breast cancer. While more research is needed,…
Systematic review of AI-enhanced oncology MDTs shows mixed concordance and limited cost-effectiveness evidence
AI Helps Oncology Teams Prepare Cases Faster But Struggles With Nuance
This systematic review analyzed 29 peer-reviewed studies on AI-enhanced oncology multidisciplinary team (MDT) decision-making compared with …
A review of 29 studies shows AI tools help oncology teams prepare faster and access expertise, but they still struggle with complex, individ…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of n-3 PUFAs for pancreatic cancer patients
Omega-3 fats show modest weight gain in pancreatic cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials evaluated n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in pa…
A review of nine trials found omega-3 fats helped pancreatic cancer patients gain a little weight, but did not improve muscle or blood prote…
Case report review of acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in a patient with lung cancer and bone metastasis
Acupuncture helped a man with lung cancer stop pain pills and improve his scores
This single case report review describes acupuncture use in a 52-year-old male with lung cancer and bone metastasis. The authors report impr…
A man with lung cancer and nerve pain saw major relief after acupuncture. He stopped taking pain meds and his pain scores dropped significan…
Case report details multimodal treatment for aggressive thyroid carcinoma
First new treatment combination in six months stabilizes advanced thyroid cancer
A 61-year-old man with papillary thyroid carcinoma achieved disease stabilization after thyroidectomy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy. T…
A 61-year-old man with advanced thyroid cancer saw his disease stop growing after a specific mix of treatments within six months of his diag…
Network meta-analysis suggests immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens improve survival in advanced gastric cancer compared to chemotherapy alone
New analysis suggests dual-target immune checkpoint inhibitors may improve survival for advanced gastric cancer patients
This network meta-analysis evaluated immune checkpoint inhibitor regimens versus chemotherapy for patients with advanced gastric cancer. The…
A large network meta-analysis suggests dual-target immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy may improve survival for advanced…
Overweight and obesity linked to increased bladder cancer risk in males in meta-analysis
Higher BMI and waist size linked to bladder cancer risk in men
This meta-analysis of 30 international cohort studies with 2,533,008 participants found that higher BMI and waist circumference are associat…
Large analysis shows higher body weight and waist size increase bladder cancer risk in men, but not women.
Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of second-line soft tissue sarcoma treatments
Protocol outlines options for second-line soft tissue sarcoma treatments
This is a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. It will evaluate second-line pharmacological regimens for advanced sof…
A new protocol maps second-line drug choices for advanced soft tissue sarcoma patients previously treated with anthracyclines, noting curren…
Palliative care consultation for bone metastases radiotherapy patients shows no outcome data in protocol
Hospital palliative care teams may improve satisfaction for advanced cancer patients
This is a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial in patients with bone metastases referred for radiotherapy. The intervention is c…
A hospital trial suggests that adding palliative care consultations could boost satisfaction for patients with bone metastases and advanced …