Single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery shows marginally higher 6-month local control than hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy
Single-fraction radiation shows slight edge in controlling brain metastases
This meta-analysis of 589 patients and 649 resection cavities compares single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SF-SRS) to hypofractionate…
A single dose of radiation may offer slightly better local control for brain tumors after surgery compared to multiple doses.
Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy provides comparable diagnostic yield to CT-guided biopsy for peripheral pulmonary lesions
Robotic Bronchoscopy Shows Fewer Complications for Lung Lesion Biopsies
This meta-analysis compared robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) to computed tomography-guided transthoracic needle biopsy (CTTB) for diagnos…
Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy may offer a safer way to biopsy lung lesions by reducing the risk of serious chest complications compared to n…
Ki-67 index increased from 15% to 70% in a recurrent intracranial solitary fibrous tumor
Rare Brain Tumor Turns Aggressive After Surgery
This case report describes a 70-year-old male with an intracranial solitary fibrous tumor. The primary tumor was WHO grade 2 with a Ki-67 in…
A 70-year-old man's rare brain tumor returned far more aggressive after surgery, with Ki-67 jumping from 15% to 70%.
Bidirectional crosstalk between hepatic stellate cell-derived CAFs and T cells drives immune evasion in HCC
Cell Communication May Drive Immune Resistance in Liver Cancer
This systematic review examines the bidirectional crosstalk between hepatic stellate cell-derived cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and T…
New research highlights how specific cells in the liver create a protective shield for tumors, making it harder for the immune system to fig…
AI-derived nomograms outperform conventional markers for risk stratification and prognosis in neuroblastoma
Artificial intelligence shows promise in identifying neuroblastoma risks
This meta-analysis of 53 studies evaluates machine learning models and hybrid nomograms for neuroblastoma diagnosis and risk stratification.…
New analysis shows artificial intelligence tools may outperform traditional methods in identifying risks and outcomes for children with neur…
Most oncology professionals lack prior training in integrative medicine despite emerging curriculum needs
Most cancer doctors lack training in integrative medicine
This narrative review maps the current integrative oncology educational infrastructure for the oncology workforce in the United States. It i…
A new review finds 85.4% of oncology professionals had little or no training in integrative medicine, despite growing patient interest.
Meridian Sinew Tuina significantly reduces upper limb circumference and pain in breast cancer-related lymphedema
Meridian Sinew Tuina May Help Manage Breast Cancer Lymphedema
This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of Meridian Sinew Tuina on patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. The analysis found signif…
A specialized deep tissue massage technique called Meridian Sinew Tuina shows promise in reducing swelling and pain for those with breast ca…
Non-invasive treatments and advanced imaging offer effective, low-complication management for seborrheic keratosis
New Technologies and Treatments Improve Seborrheic Keratosis Management
This narrative review explores diagnostic and therapeutic advancements for seborrheic keratosis. It highlights the efficacy of non-invasive …
Newer non-invasive treatments and advanced imaging tools are improving how doctors identify and treat seborrheic keratosis skin growths.
Disitamab vedotin and camrelizumab achieved durable remission in a patient with metastatic gastric cancer
New treatment combination shows promise for gastric cancer with brain metastasis
This case report and literature review describes a single patient with HER2-low, MSS advanced gastric cancer and brain metastasis who achiev…
A new combination of radiation and targeted therapies may help patients with advanced gastric cancer and brain metastasis achieve long-term …
Insufficient evidence exists to determine the independent clinical contribution of GM-CSF to anti-GD2 immunotherapy
Evidence Lacks Clarity on GM-CSF Impact for Neuroblastoma Treatment
This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of anti-GD2 immunotherapy with and without GM-CSF in patients with neuroblastoma. T…
Current research cannot determine if adding GM-CSF improves the effectiveness or safety of anti-GD2 immunotherapy for patients with neurobla…
Nab-paclitaxel, cisplatin, and pembrolizumab achieved pathologic complete response in a patient with small cell lung cancer
New Treatment Approach Shows Success for a Rare Type of Lung Cancer
This case report describes a 61-year-old man with high-grade thoracic malignancy who achieved a pathologic complete response and undetectabl…
A 61-year-old man with a rare lung cancer showed a complete response after receiving a specific mix of drugs and surgery.
CLDN18.2 expression prevalence of 33.99% in patients with gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
New data shows how many stomach cancer patients have target protein
This meta-analysis of 12,173 patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma identified a pooled prevalence of CLDN18.2 ex…
A large review helps doctors understand how many stomach cancer patients have a specific protein that could be a target for new treatments.