Meta-analysis: Temporary uterine artery ligation reduces blood loss in myomectomy
Temporary uterine artery ligation reduces blood loss during fibroid surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 857 women found that adding temporary uterine artery ligation (TUAL) to laparoscopic myomectomy …
A meta-analysis of 857 women found that adding temporary uterine artery ligation to fibroid surgery reduced blood loss and hemoglobin drop.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of unmet supportive care needs in 32,493 adults with cancer
Cancer patients need more help with information and mental health support now
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated unmet supportive care needs among 32,493 adults with cancer.
A massive review of over 32,000 patients shows that information and emotional support are the biggest gaps in cancer care today
Interferon-alpha gel reduces recurrence in nasal inverted papilloma patients compared to surgery alone
Interferon gel shows no benefit for nasal tumor recovery after surgery
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 42 newly diagnosed nasal inverted papilloma patients.
A small trial found that adding interferon gel to surgery did not improve recovery scores for patients with nasal inverted papilloma compare…
Case report on laparoscopic excision of retroperitoneal mixed type unicentric Castleman disease
Rare Mass Behind Organs Causes Frequent Urination Symptoms
This is a case report of a 52-year-old female with retroperitoneal mixed type unicentric Castleman disease.
Frequent urination led doctors to find a rare tumor behind the organs that surgery removed successfully with full recovery.
Systematic review and meta-analysis identifies factors influencing quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors
Social support and resilience boost quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on factors affecting quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors.
A meta-analysis found that social support, resilience, and self-efficacy are linked to better quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors…
S-1 plus oxaliplatin consolidation shows low toxicity in stage II/III lower rectal cancer patients
First study reports SOX consolidation for lower rectal cancer
This Phase I study enrolled 12 patients with stage II/III lower rectal adenocarcinoma.
A small early trial found SOX chemotherapy was safe after radiation for lower rectal cancer, with surgery completed on time for all patients…
Review of PBMC processing conditions in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treatment-naive patients
New blood test method avoids risky biopsies for cancer patients
This observational study review examines peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) processing conditions for treatment-naive patients with he…
A new blood processing method lets doctors track immune health without risky biopsies for head and neck cancer patients.
Network meta-analysis compares exercise modalities for quality of life in breast cancer survivors
Different types of exercise improve life for breast cancer survivors
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated various exercise modalities for improving quality of life in breast cancer surviv…
Many forms of physical activity, from Tai Chi to yoga, help breast cancer survivors feel better and improve their quality of life.
Meta-analysis shows percutaneous irreversible electroporation plus immunotherapy improves outcomes in locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Adding immunotherapy to ablation therapy extends life for pancreatic cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated percutaneous irreversible electroporation combined with immunotherapy versus irreversible…
Adding immune therapy to ablation therapy helps patients live longer with locally advanced pancreatic cancer without causing more side effec…
PHS601-based stratification increases prostate cancer risk estimates in Norwegian population-based cohorts
Genetic test shows higher prostate cancer risk in specific groups
This cohort study evaluated PHS601-based stratification in Norwegian population-based cohorts.
A genetic test linked to prostate cancer risk found that men in the top 1.8 percent of scores faced nearly nine times higher risk than avera…
Effort Re-education Programme improves functionality in oncology patients with respiratory symptoms
Effort Re-education Programme improves function for oncology patients
In this stratified randomised clinical trial of 65 oncology patients, an Effort Re-education Programme (ERP) delivered after hospital discha…
A new breathing program may help oncology patients regain independence and reduce shortness of breath after leaving the hospital.
CT-based immune radiomic signature shows association with prognosis in non-small cell lung cancer
CT scans may help predict lung cancer treatment response
This cohort study utilized a CT-based immune radiomic signature, known as CT-RadScore, across multiple patient cohorts including TCIA, TCGA,…
A new way to analyze CT scans could help doctors predict how lung cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and other drugs.