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Malignant pleural mesothelioma guidelines often are ignored
SAN DIEGO – As many as 32% of patients received no treatment, but their median months of survival weren’t much different than others.
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Updated CLL guidelines incorporate a decade of advances
Advances in genomics, diagnostics and therapies since 2008 are reflected in the guidelines.
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Accelerated breast irradiation advocated by ASTRO guideline
Expanded patient population eligible for whole breast hypofractionated radiation therapy in updated ASTRO guideline.
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Cancer groups offer guidance on immune-related adverse events
Both ASCO and NCCN have released guidelines with tips for managing the side effects of cancer immunotherapy agents.
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ASCO expands recommendations on bone-modifying agents in myeloma
The new treatment recommendations are the first update since 2007.
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AHA: Heart health helps optimize breast cancer outcomes
Cardiovascular health should be monitored at every step, from breast cancer diagnosis to after treatment.
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AAD guidelines favor surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancers
The guidelines for basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma also discuss biopsy techniques, tumor staging, and prevention of recurrence of...
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VIDEO: U.S. hypertension guidelines reset threshold to 130/80 mm Hg
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Thirty million Americans became hypertensive overnight.
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No difference in survival between x-ray or CT NSCLC follow-up
MADRID – CT scans show no real advantage over x-rays in overall survival during follow-up after resection, although they may catch other cancers...
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ASCO issues guideline on communication with patients
ASCO recommends oncologists establish care goals and address cost of care with each patient.
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Focus on lifestyle to manage menopause symptoms after breast cancer
Smoking cessation, weight loss and exercise, limiting alcohol intake, maintenance of adequate vitamin D and calcium levels, and a healthy diet...