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For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Extended RAS Testing Urged Before EGFR MoAB Therapy

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Extended testing recommended for mutations in KRAS, NRAS in patients with metastatic CRC
Most patients undergoing surgery for lung or colorectal cancer believe that the surgery is likely to be curative

Most Cancer Patients Believe Surgery Will Be Curative

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Findings even among patients with stage IV lung, colorectal cancer
Even with recent strides in breast cancer treatment

Early Detection Still Key to Breast Cancer Survival

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Despite advances in treatment, finding smaller tumors linked to better results
The antioxidant N-acetylcysteine appears to accelerate the spread of skin cancer in mice

Safety Concerns Raised for Antioxidant Use in Melanoma

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Mouse study highlights link between N-acetylcysteine and melanoma progression
Teen and young adult cancer survivors are at increased risk for other cancers later in life

Young Cancer Survivors May Need Lifelong Screenings

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Patients successfully treated at age 15 to 39 nearly 60 percent more likely to develop another cancer
Prognostic disclosure is associated with more realistic patient expectations of life expectancy in advanced cancer

Prognostic Disclosure Improves Life Expectancy Estimates

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Prognostic disclosure linked to more realistic patient expectations in advanced cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded its approval for the Optune device to include newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.

FDA Approves Optune Device for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

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Newly sanctioned to treat just-diagnosed patients, in combination with temozolomide
For cancer survivors

Ovarian Tissue Transplant Can Up Fertility Post Cancer Tx

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Researchers in Denmark report a success rate of about 30 percent
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

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Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 50 years and continuing through age 75 years. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement

USPSTF Recommends CRC Screening for 50- to 75-Year-Olds

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Grade A recommendation for 50- to 75-year-olds; individualized decision urged for those age 76 to 85