Increasing Radiation Dose Ups Freedom From Biochemical Fail
But no improvement in overall survival, distant metastases, CA-specific mortality in prostate cancer
Autologous HSCT Can Result in Remission in Myasthenia Gravis
Treatment linked to durable, symptom-free, treatment-free remission in seven cases of MG
March 2016 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for March 2016. This roundup includes...
Dose Escalation in IMRT Slows Progression of Thyroid Cancer
Local-regional failure in WDTC mostly occurs outside of 70 Gy volume and in peri-esophageal region
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
Inaccurate Life Expectancy in CA Not Usually From Medical Source
Most advanced cancer patients, particularly black patients, have inaccurate life expectancy estimates
Breast Cancer Recurrence Up With Nightly Fasting <13 Hours
Nightly fasting of less than 13 hours not linked to breast cancer mortality, all-cause mortality
FDA Allows Use of Investigational Zika Test for Blood Donations
But agency still asks those who've possibly been exposed to the virus to forgo giving blood right now
Non-Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer Increasing
But, findings show use more likely in black, uninsured, and Medicaid patients
Pioglitazone Linked to Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
Duration- and dose-response associations for pioglitazone; no correlation for rosiglitazone
