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EMA gives green light to avapritinib for GIST, acalabrutinib for CLL

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: July 28, 2020

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has given a favorable opinion on both drugs.

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Survey: U.S. oncologists have high net worth, live within their means

Author:
Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: July 24, 2020

Among U.S. oncologists surveyed, the average annual income was $377,000.

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Radiomics can identify high-risk early stage lung cancer

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: July 7, 2020

Radiomics can improve lung cancer screening by identifying patients with early stage lung cancer at high risk...

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Geographical hot spots for early-onset colon cancer

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: July 7, 2020

Possible explanations for the increased incidence in these areas “include an enduring history of unique challenges, such as inadequate access to...

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Antihypertensives linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: July 6, 2020

A retrospective study showed a reduced risk of colorectal cancer among patients who used commonly prescribed...

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Pembro approved for first-line use in MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 30, 2020

This is the first time an immunotherapy has been approved in this setting and as monotherapy.

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More than 10,000 excess cancer deaths because of COVID-19 delays

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 25, 2020

The National Cancer Institute predicts that more than 10,000 excess cancer deaths will occur during next 10...

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Higher death risk with minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic cancers

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 23, 2020

Minimally invasive surgery was associated with a higher mortality risk in women with early-stage cervical or...

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FDA gives thumbs up to tazemetostat for follicular lymphoma

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 19, 2020

The EZH2 inhibitor tazemetostat (Tazverik) is now approved to treat adults with relapsed or refractory...

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Gardasil-9 approved for prevention of head and neck cancers

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 16, 2020

The FDA has expanded the indication for the Gardasil-9 vaccine to include the prevention of head and neck...

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‘Hospital at home’ cuts ED visits and costs for cancer patients

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 12, 2020

An oncology hospital-at-home model was associated with a reduction in hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and costs.

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American Cancer Society update: ‘It is best not to drink alcohol’

Author:
Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 9, 2020

Updated guidelines for cancer prevention recommend increasing levels of physical activity, reducing consumption...

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Germline testing in advanced cancer can lead to targeted treatment

Author:
Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: June 3, 2020

In a study of nearly 12,000 cancer patients, 7%-9% of patients had targetable germline alterations.

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Oncologists’ income and satisfaction are up

Author:
Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: May 21, 2020

On average, the oncologists surveyed earned $377,000 in 2019, which was a 5% increase from the $359,000 reported...

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Tumor molecular profiling may help identify ‘exceptional responders’

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Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN
Publish date: May 20, 2020

Researchers analyzed tumor samples from cancer patients with “exceptional” responses to treatment and found...

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