Regional lymphadenectomy improves survival in resectable gallbladder cancer: meta-analysis
Thorough lymph node removal improves survival for gallbladder cancer patients
This meta-analysis of 27 studies found that regional lymphadenectomy (≥6 nodes) significantly improves overall survival (HR 0.77) and diseas…
A review of 27 studies shows that removing more lymph nodes helps patients with resectable gallbladder cancer live longer and stay free of d…
Acupuncture, ACT, Nutrition Top Non-Drug Interventions for Lung Cancer
Top non-drug therapies help lung cancer patients with fatigue and mood
A network meta-analysis of 58 studies finds acupuncture, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and nutritional interventions most effecti…
A review of 58 studies found acupuncture, therapy, and nutrition best reduce fatigue and improve mood and quality of life for lung cancer pa…
Psychosocial interventions show no significant changes in suicidal behavior severity among cancer patients across nine randomized trials
Psychosocial support shows weak links to suicide risk in cancer patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated psychosocial interventions and risk factors for suicidal behavior in people with cancer. …
A review of 39 studies found weak links between risk factors and suicide risk in cancer patients, with no clear benefit from psychosocial in…
Robotic surgery shows shorter operation time and reduced blood loss compared to VATS or open thoracotomy in central NSCLC cases
Robotic surgery shows favorable outcomes for central lung cancer patients
This Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluates Robotic Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS) versus Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VAT…
A Bayesian network meta-analysis found robotic surgery reduced operation time and blood loss compared to other methods for central lung canc…
27648 patients shows robotic TME improves specimen quality and margin safety for rectal cancer cases
Robotic surgery shows better tissue removal for some rectal cancer patients
A large meta-analysis involving 27,648 patients undergoing total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer indicates that robotic surgery yields…
A large review found robotic surgery often removed more complete tissue samples for rectal cancer patients compared to standard laparoscopic…
Carer psychological distress linked to worse patient mental health and higher service use in cancer care
Distressed carers often care for patients with similar mental health struggles
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 169 studies found that carers with distress, depression, or anxiety were significantly more like…
When family carers feel anxious or depressed, their patients often face worse mental health and more emergency visits. This review of 169 st…
Repeat microsurgery for recurrent vestibular schwannoma achieves gross total resection but increases facial nerve deterioration risk to 43%
Repeat surgery for recurrent tumors offers control but higher risks than first surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates repeat microsurgical resection versus primary surgery in 359 patients with recurrent vest…
A review of 359 patients found repeat surgery controls recurrent tumors well but carries higher risks of nerve damage and fluid leaks compar…
WeChat-based patient-doctor interaction improves patient experience in H. pylori infection treatment
A WeChat chat group did not improve stomach bug cure rates compared to standard care
This randomized controlled trial evaluated a WeChat-based patient-doctor interaction system versus routine patient education in treatment-na…
A chat group with doctors did not cure more stomach bugs than standard education, though patients felt better using the app.
Gut microbiome factors and dietary modulation may optimize triple-negative breast cancer management
Gut bacteria and diet may hold new keys for triple-negative breast cancer care
This narrative review examines the role of gut microbiome composition, antibiotics, obesity, and dietary modulation in triple-negative breas…
A review explores how gut bacteria, antibiotics, and diet could change treatment for triple-negative breast cancer patients.
Weight reduction ranked highest for limb volume, while VR-based training ranked highest for pain in breast cancer-related lymphedema
Weight loss and virtual reality rank highest for breast cancer swelling and pain relief
This network meta-analysis of 754 patients evaluated non-pharmacological therapies for breast cancer-related lymphedema. Weight reduction ra…
Weight loss and virtual reality training ranked best for reducing arm swelling and pain in breast cancer patients, though other therapies al…
FDA Approves Jylamvo (methotrexate) for Multiple Neoplastic and Inflammatory Indications
FDA approves Jylamvo, a liquid methotrexate for cancer and arthritis.
The FDA approved Jylamvo (methotrexate) oral solution for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, mycosis fungoides, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, rheumatoid …
The FDA approved Jylamvo (methotrexate) oral solution for several cancers and inflammatory conditions. It treats certain leukemias, lymphoma…
Adding WBRT to SRS cuts brain metastasis recurrence but raises cognitive decline without survival gain
Adding whole-brain radiation to SRS lowers recurrence but does not extend life for brain metastases patients
This meta-analysis of 1,757 patients with brain metastases found that adding whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) to stereotactic radiosurgery (S…
Combining SRS with whole-brain radiation lowers tumor recurrence but does not improve survival compared to SRS alone for patients with brain…