Josh Friedman

5 days ago | healio.com | Josh Friedman

Key takeaways: First-line immunotherapy of microsatellite instability-high metastatic colorectal cancer improved survival compared with chemotherapy. Certain patients with microsatellite stable disease also benefited. An evaluation of nearly 19,000 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer supported clinical trial data that immunotherapy significantly extended OS compared with chemotherapy for those with microsatellite instability-high disease.

6 days ago | healio.com | Josh Friedman

Key takeaways: Respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions increased risk for cancer incidence. All comorbidity types increased risk for at least one cancer type, but some seemed to lower the risk for certain cancers. Comorbid conditions in midlife may significantly increase or decrease an individual’s risk for developing cancer or specific malignancies, according to results of a retrospective analysis.

6 days ago | healio.com | Josh Friedman

Key takeaways: Many men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have not received recommended first-line treatment. Physicians reported not giving recommended treatment based on guidelines and safety profile. Many men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have not received recommended first-line therapies due to clinicians’ unfamiliarity with treatment guidelines and misinformation about toxicities.

1 week ago | healio.com | Josh Friedman

Key takeaways:Rates of pancreatic adenocarcinoma increased significantly among younger individuals than older ones. Colorectal adenocarcinoma diagnoses also have increased among patients aged 15 to 34 years. Cases of pancreatic cancer have increased significantly among younger individuals compared with those aged 35 years and older during the past 2-plus decades, according to results of a retrospective study published in JAMA Network Open.

1 week ago | healio.com | Josh Friedman

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