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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...
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ASCO issues new guideline on stage IV NSCLC
Use of checkpoint inhibitors recommended for some patients with non–small-cell lung cancer.
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Guideline endorses doublet therapy after pancreatic cancer surgery in chemo-naive patients
ASCO has updated a pancreatic cancer guideline based on results of the ESPAC-4 study.
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NCCN myelofibrosis guideline: Patient voice is key
ORLANDO – Treatment decisions in myelofibrosis patients are complex and require patient input. A new treatment guideline from the NCCN addresses...
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Guidelines tackle long-term screening, management of myeloma
New myeloma guidelines arrive as “issues of survivorship are becoming increasingly important.”
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ASCO and AHA: Maintain high suspicion for cardiac dysfunction
New guideline encourages clinicians to maintain a high suspicion for cardiac dysfunction and a low threshold for cardiac assessment with any...
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ASTRO guidelines lower age thresholds for APBI
APBI can be considered an alternative to whole breast irradiation in patients as young as 40; ductal carcinoma in situ is added as an indication...
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NCCN: Deliver vincristine by mini IV drip bag
Always dilute chemotherapy agent vincristine and administer it by mini IV-drip bag, instead of syringe, urges the National Comprehensive Cancer...
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CMS offering educational webinars on MACRA
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a pair of webinars aimed at helping physicians navigate the new regulation that...