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A genetic test could stop some patients from overdosing on a chemotherapy drug, but only 3% of oncologists are testing patients, KFF Health News reported March 26.

Hawaii has the highest statin fill rate while Utah has the lowest, according to a new GoodRx report.

As part of a national inquiry, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is asking the FDA to investigate whether patients received experimental heart implants at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh without consent or proper information, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported…

In revealing a cancer diagnosis March 22, Kate Middelton said the cancer was detected following a surgical procedure — something oncologists say they encounter frequently.

Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center researchers found a blood test could detect colorectal cancer with 83.1% accuracy.

Tarrytown, N.Y.-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said the FDA declined to approve its blood cancer therapy for two forms of lymphoma over concerns about the ongoing confirmatory trials.

Tom Purcell, MD, started his career in business consulting, and it was not until he was 28 that he first entered medical school. 

Castle Connolly's 2024 accolades honored 13 hospitals and systems for having the most top-rated cancer care physicians.

A recent study suggested that intermittent fasting could be linked to a 91% increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but experts are skeptical of the results.

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