Systematic review and meta-analysis links higher prognostic nutritional index to better survival in non-small cell lung cancer
Higher nutrition scores linked to longer life after lung cancer surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer underg…
A look at 11 studies shows that a simple nutrition score predicts better survival for people having lung cancer surgery.
Systematic review of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer efficacy and safety
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Show Promise For Cancer Patients With High Tumor Burden
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 15 randomized trials and cohort studies on immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer. It finds…
A review of trials suggests immune checkpoint inhibitors work well for some cancer patients but carry risks like skin rashes and organ infla…
Network meta-analysis compares therapies for liver metastatic uveal melanoma
Liver-directed therapy combined with ICIs leads for metastatic uveal melanoma survival
This systematic review and network meta-analysis synthesized evidence on therapeutic modalities for patients with liver metastatic uveal mel…
A network meta-analysis of 2,585 patients found liver-directed therapy combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors offered the best survival …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of DDS-based chemotherapy in murine colon cancer models
Targeted drug delivery shrinks colon cancer tumors in mice by over half
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates DDS-based chemotherapy in murine models of colon cancer. The analysis pooled data from 53…
A new analysis of mouse studies shows targeted drug delivery systems significantly reduce colon cancer tumor growth compared to standard tre…
Postoperative VTE prediction models show substantial heterogeneity and high bias risk in lung cancer surgery patients undergoing systematic review analysis
Existing lung cancer VTE prediction models show mixed results in surgery patients
A systematic review of twenty prediction models for venous thromboembolism in lung cancer surgery patients revealed substantial heterogeneit…
A review of twenty studies found that current tools for predicting blood clots in lung cancer surgery patients vary widely in accuracy and c…
Narrative review discusses AI-driven pathology models for esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus management
AI Pathology Models May Help Screen Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
This narrative review examines the role of AI-driven pathology models in managing patients with esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus. T…
A narrative review suggests AI-driven pathology models could improve early screening and diagnosis for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal ca…
Tucidinostat plus R-CHOP improves outcomes in MYC/BCL2 double-expressor DLBCL
New drug tucidinostat improves outcomes for high-risk lymphoma patients
A phase 3 trial found adding oral tucidinostat to R-CHOP significantly improved event-free survival and complete response rates in patients …
A large trial shows adding tucidinostat to standard chemo lowers disease risk and improves survival for patients with aggressive lymphoma.
Mind-body therapies reduce depression and anxiety in people with cancer, network meta-analysis finds
Mind-body therapies help cancer patients feel less depressed and anxious
This network meta-analysis of 16,835 people with cancer evaluated mind-body therapies versus usual care for depression and anxiety. Several …
People with cancer who used mind-body therapies like yoga or mindfulness felt significantly less depressed and anxious compared to usual car…
Evidence mapping review on nutritional prehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients
Nutritional prehabilitation improves outcomes for head and neck cancer patients
This evidence mapping review synthesized 6 systematic evaluations, 13 randomized controlled trials, and 4 observational studies on pretreatm…
Nutritional prehabilitation helps patients with head and neck cancer by improving their nutritional status and quality of life while reducin…
Meta-analysis shows PET/CT alters management in one of five adults with abdominal malignancies
New scan changes treatment plans for one in five patients with abdominal cancer problems
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of 18-FDG PET/CT on clinical management for adults with abdominal malignancies…
A review of fourteen studies shows that 18-FDG PET/CT scans change how doctors manage about twenty-two percent of patients with abdominal ca…
Robotic low anterior resection for rectal cancer shows lower conversion and mortality vs laparoscopic approach
Robotic surgery lowers reoperation risk for rectal cancer patients compared to laparoscopy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 82,149 patients undergoing low anterior resection for rectal cancer found robotic surgery was as…
A massive review of 82,000 patients shows robotic surgery reduces the need for reoperation and death after rectal cancer surgery compared to…
Meta-analysis finds survivorship programs improve quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors
Survivorship Programs Improve Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 RCTs involving 2,949 colorectal cancer survivors found that survivorship programs significant…
Colorectal cancer survivors who joined structured survivorship programs reported better physical and mental well-being, a new analysis finds…