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The FDA advisory committee’s decision highlights the complexities of perioperative treatment in NSCLC and the need for more precise efficacy data to guide clinical decision-making.

Age bias in oncology can lead to younger patients receiving more aggressive treatments with marginal survival benefits, potentially compromising their quality of life.

Intrathoracic migration of a breast implant, while rare, can occur in patients with a history of multiple thoracic surgeries, highlighting the importance of long-term follow-up and comprehensive imaging in this patient population.

Recent studies suggest a strong link between high sugar intake and increased risk of pancreatic cancer, emphasizing the need for dietary counseling in cancer prevention strategies.

Informed consent in breast cancer screening can lead to different choices: 20% of women in their 40s may choose to delay mammograms when presented with comprehensive risk-benefit information.

Pancreatic cystic lesions have a pooled prevalence of up to 8% in the general population, with incidence increasing with age and varying by geographical region.