Articles related to Oncology, Radiation

Recent dissolutions of major oncology partnerships have led to significant care disruptions, with some regions seeing up to 50% increases in referrals to alternative facilities.

In cisplatin-eligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, perioperative durvalumab combined with standard chemotherapy demonstrated an 8% absolute improvement in event-free survival at 24 months compared to chemotherapy alone.

The inavolisib-based regimen more than doubled progression-free survival in PIK3CA-mutated breast cancers, offering a new standard of care for this challenging patient population.

The study’s findings highlight the complex interplay between CAR T cell therapy and cytokine signaling in AML treatment, suggesting new avenues for improving outcomes in this challenging disease.

AI-assisted diagnosis of lung cancer showed 87% sensitivity and 87% specificity in a meta-analysis, suggesting potential for improved accuracy in interpreting chest CT scans.

Striking the balance between confidence and humility is crucial for new oncology attendings, especially when managing rare cases.