Systematic review and meta-analysis shows dermoscopy-guided excision reduces incomplete excision in keratinocyte cancer
Dermoscopy-guided cuts reduce incomplete removal of skin cancer lesions
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated dermoscopy-guided excision versus conventional surgical excision in 1151 patients with hi…
Using dermoscopy to guide surgery lowers the chance of leaving cancer cells behind during removal of keratinocyte cancer lesions.
Systematic Review: Intercellular Mitochondrial Transfer in Melanoma Progression and Resistance
Mitochondrial Transfer Fuels Melanoma Resistance and Spread
This systematic review examines the role of intercellular mitochondrial transfer in melanoma. The authors find that this process contributes…
A systematic review reveals that intercellular mitochondrial transfer helps melanoma resist therapies and spread, but may also suppress tumo…
Narrative review explores AI-assisted radiotherapy for pelvic and abdominal cancers in Africa
AI tools help African cancer teams plan radiotherapy faster despite system challenges
This narrative review examines AI-assisted radiotherapy for pelvic and abdominal malignancies in Africa. It finds improved efficiency and wo…
New AI tools help cancer teams in Africa plan radiotherapy faster, but weak systems and data gaps limit how well they work right now.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of TRBC1 flow cytometry for mature T-cell neoplasms
New test finds T-cell cancer signs with high accuracy in many patient studies
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 studies evaluated TRBC1-based flow cytometry for detecting T-cell clonality in mature T-cell …
A review of ten studies shows a new blood test is very good at spotting T-cell cancer. It catches the disease most of the time and helps doc…
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…