Spatial immune niches provide a framework for understanding immunotherapy resistance in gastric cancer
Spatial Immune Niches May Help Explain Gastric Cancer Treatment Response
This narrative review synthesizes diverse data types to identify spatial immune niches as key determinants of immunotherapy response in gast…
New research into spatial immune niches suggests a way to better understand why some patients with gastric cancer respond to immunotherapy.
Elevated serum ferritin is associated with increased mortality risk in patients with malignant tumors
High Serum Ferritin Levels Linked to Higher Mortality Risk
This meta-analysis of 3,083 adult patients found that elevated serum ferritin (SF) significantly correlates with higher mortality risk. An e…
A large review of over 3,000 patients found that high serum ferritin levels are linked to a higher risk of death in certain types of cancer.
FDA Approves Hernexeos for HER2-Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
FDA approves new pill Hernexeos for certain lung cancer patients
The FDA has approved Hernexeos (HER2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor) for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC harbor…
The FDA approved Hernexeos, a daily pill, for adults with a specific type of advanced lung cancer caused by HER2 gene changes. It is for pat…
16% of patients develop new endocrine deterioration after transsphenoidal surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenomas
Pituitary Surgery Linked to New Hormone Problems in 16%
This meta-analysis of 2350 adults undergoing transsphenoidal surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenomas found that 16% developed new pos…
One in six patients develops new hormone deficiencies after pituitary tumor surgery, a new analysis finds.
Mepilex Lite and indomethacin suppositories for anal canal skin radiation dermatitis trial planned
Dressings Plus Suppositories May Ease Radiation Skin Pain
This randomized controlled trial protocol outlines a study of 274 patients with acute radiation dermatitis of the anal canal skin following …
A new trial will test if adding a special dressing to a standard suppository better treats radiation skin irritation in rectal cancer patien…
Mindfulness-based interventions improve anthropometric indices, reproductive hormones, and quality of life in women with PCOS
Mindfulness and Yoga May Improve Health for Women with PCOS
This meta-analysis of 356 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) found that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), including yoga and …
Mindfulness practices like yoga may help women with PCOS manage weight, hormone levels, and overall quality of life.
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.
Fecal microbiota transplantation may modulate tumor microenvironment and enhance immunotherapy responses in several cancers
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Shows Potential for Several Cancer Treatments
This systematic review explores the role of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treating colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and melanoma…
Fecal microbiota transplantation may help manage side effects and improve how the body responds to cancer treatments like chemotherapy and i…