Cancer research
A recent study published in the Blood Cancer Journal suggests that teclistamab, a BCMA-directed bispecific antibody, is safe and efficacious in treating elderly adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). The research, conducted by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, analyzed a large cohort of 385 patients, of
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Geriatric cancer patients in Saudi Arabia are at a high risk of adverse drug reactions due to significant causes of drug-drug interactions (DDIs). A recent study conducted at two tertiary medical centers in the country aimed to identify the prevalence, severity, and predictors of potential DDIs among geriatric oncology patients.
Cancer research
Research from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, has shed light on the role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) in oral cancer diagnosis and prognosis. The study aimed to analyze the expression of MMPs (MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, and MMP-13) and TIMPs
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A new study examining the effects of marriage on urological cancer diagnosis and survival has found a significant association between marital status and cancer outcomes. Patients diagnosed with bladder cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and upper tract urothelial carcinoma were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. The
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A new study published in BMC Primary Care has found that community-based palliative care integrated with primary health care (PHC) can lead to improved outcomes for terminally ill cancer patients. Researchers at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences conducted a randomized controlled trial involving 120 cancer patients in Khorramabad, Iran, and
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Cancer care is a complex and ever-evolving field, with every patient requiring a unique treatment plan that takes into account their specific tumor type, genetic mutations, and medical history. However, the sheer volume of data and complex analysis required to create personalized care plans makes it challenging for clinicians to
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A new campaign by Pfizer and OUTpatients aims to encourage UK healthcare professionals to look beyond the diagnosis and see patients as whole individuals, rather than just cancer patients. The "More Than Cancer" campaign, launched this week, urges HCPs to recognize and respect sexual orientation and gender identity,
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Promontory Therapeutics, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, recently held a successful End of Phase 2 (EOP2) Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), paving the way for a registrational Phase 3 study of its lead molecule PT-112 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The FDA
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Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have conducted a study comparing oncologic outcomes between sequential intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel (gem/doce) versus additional bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) in patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The study, published in European Urology Oncology, aimed to determine which treatment
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Patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer may experience malnutrition and changes in tumor volume or weight loss, according to a new study. Researchers at Marmara University School of Medicine in Turkey analyzed 30 patients who received radiotherapy between September 2018 and September 2021. The study found that adaptive
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Cancer patients, especially those with hematologic malignancies, face significant challenges in receiving palliative care, a crucial aspect of symptom management and quality of life improvement. A recent review by researchers at Duke University highlights the underutilization of palliative care among Black patients with these cancers, who experience higher symptom burdens
Cancer research
Investigators at the University of Baghdad have conducted a study to examine the effects of curcumin oral gel on oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiation. The research, published in the Diyala Journal of Medicine, suggests that curcumin oral gel may be a viable alternative treatment
