Oncology
News
Link between PCOS and increased risk of pancreatic cancer?
“These data suggest some individuals may have unknown metabolic derangements that may underlie the development of both conditions.”
News
USPSTF holds firm on postmenopausal hormone recommendations
The central message of updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s on using hormone therapy to prevent chronic...
News
Original COVID-19 vaccines fall short against Omicron subvariants for the immunocompromised
Findings from a CDC-supported study suggest that updated, bivalent boosters targeting recently circulating Omicron subvariants may benefit adults...
News
Children with low-risk thyroid cancer can skip radioactive iodine
Withholding RAI therapy is clinically beneficial as it reduces exposure to radiation while having no negative effect on remission.
News
$38,398 for a single shot of a very old cancer drug
The first issue is unrelenting price increases on old drugs that have remained branded as manufacturers find ways to extend patents for decades...
News
Vitamin D deficiency linked to death, new study finds
A genetic approach provides support for the effects of vitamin D on mortality. The benefits of vitamin D supplementation are largely found in...
Conference Coverage
Pancreatic cancer screening appears safe, effective for high-risk patients
The study explored a targeted strategy for screening since pancreatic cancer screening is not recommended for the general population.
News
Vaginal estrogen not recommended with aromatase inhibitors
“Patients who are taking aromatase inhibitors should try alternative strategies for management of genitourinary symptoms.”
News
Hair straighteners’ risk too small for docs to advise against their use
Primary care doctors are unlikely to address the increased risk of uterine cancer in women who frequently use hair straighteners that a new study...
Opinion
Germline genetic testing: Why it matters and where we are failing
Cancer and medical societies recommend universal genetic counseling and testing for patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer.