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Some rectal cancer patients may safely avoid radiation: New research
Some patients with locally advanced rectal cancer may be able to safely forgo radiation before surgery to remove tumors, according to research published June 4 in The New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. -
400+ patients mistakenly told they may have cancer due to software glitch
Grail, a company that developed blood tests to detect cancer, mistakenly sent approximately 400 customers letters saying they might be positive for the disease, The New York Times reported June 4. -
GenesisCare files for bankruptcy, poised to sell US company
GenesisCare, a global cancer and cardiac care service provider, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a June 1 press release. -
Top 10 oncology stories of May
Here are the 10 most-read oncology stories published by Becker's in May: -
Immunotherapy may cause life-threatening fungal infection, research shows
Some immunotherapies and small molecule kinase inhibitors have been shown to cause "major fungal infections," according to a study led by a researcher from Nutley, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation. -
Immunotherapy may cause life-threatening fungal infection, research shows
Some immunotherapies and small molecule kinase inhibitors have been shown to cause "major fungal infections," according to a study led by a researcher from Nutley, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation. -
Experts renew concerns over delayed cancer diagnoses
Screenings that were delayed due to COVID-19 are likely to contribute to an exponential increase in cancer diagnosis totals over the next few years, experts say. -
Critics debate lowering mammogram screening age
Some critics are speaking out against the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendation to lower the mammogram screening age to 40, KFF Health News reported May 30. -
Experimental multiple myeloma cancer treatment has 90% success rate
A study led by researchers from Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem found a 90 percent success rate in treating multiple myeloma and putting patients into remission, the Jerusalem Post reported May 29. -
Some oncologists are rationing cancer drugs as shortages grow
Some oncologists are rationing cancer drugs and delaying patient treatment as the shortages grow worse, NBC News reported May 28. -
Researchers inch closer to treatment for type of ovarian cancer
Patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer had an 86 percent reduction in tumor size in a new study led by Verastem Oncology, according to a May 25 news release. -
The most important step to opening a cancer center, per 2 CEOs
Hospitals and systems across the country are opening and expanding their oncology services, and many more are working to add, consolidate or expand their cancer services to meet demand. -
Hackensack Meridian, St. Joseph's open 2nd cancer center
St. Joseph's Health and Hackensack Meridian Health opened a new cancer center in Totowa, N.J., on May 25. -
Baltimore hospital breaks ground on $95M cancer center
Baltimore-based Sinai Hospital broke ground on its $95 million cancer center, Baltimore Business Journal reported May 24. -
How this Georgia cancer center, university are preventing skin cancer
Augusta-based Georgia Cancer Center and Augusta University are tackling skin cancer rates by installing sunscreen dispensers across the university's campus, Jagwire reported May 22. -
7 cancer study updates to know
Here are 7 recent trials and studies testing treatments and detection in cancer care: -
Memorial Sloan Kettering establishes immunotherapy center with $40M gift
New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center received a $40 million gift from Henry Kravis in honor of his wife, Marie-Josée Kravis, vice chair of the MSK board of trustees. -
21% of oncologists left patient care in seven years: 4 notes
Researchers from the University of California San Francisco found that 21 percent of oncology physicians left patient care in the last seven years. -
Temple Health boosts lung health testing with campaign that addressed barriers to care
Experts at Philadelphia-based Temple Health have developed an approach to boost rates of lung cancer screenings in a low-socioeconomic area of the city leaning on specific marketing and messaging tactics. -
23 oncology grants over $1.4M
Here are 23 oncology grants over $1.4 million:
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