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The video features an interview with Dr. Jason Mouabbi, a surgical oncologist, who discusses the management of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), a type of breast cancer that is less common than other types. He explains that ILC is more challenging to diagnose than other breast cancers because it does not form a lump, but rather spreads in a linear fashion throughout the breast tissue. Dr. Mouabbi highlights the importance of early detection and screening for ILC. He then discusses the treatment options for ILC, which may include surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy. He emphasizes the need for personalized treatment plans for each patient based on their specific case and individual needs. Dr. Mouabbi also talks about the potential role of neoadjuvant therapy in improving outcomes for patients with ILC. Overall, the video provides valuable insights into the management of ILC and highlights the importance of early detection and personalized treatment plans.
Oncology, Medical April 18th 2023
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM)
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the RTOG clinical target volumes (CTVs) and PSMA PET-defined recurrence topography, as well as to analyze the patterns of prostate bed (PB) recurrence in prostate cancer patients who had PSA persistence (BCP) or biochemical recurrence (BCR) following radical prostatectomy.
Oncology, Medical February 13th 2023
Hepatoma Research
The assessment of response to radiation-based therapies can be complicated by persistent or changing imaging features, and this field of study is still in active development even though imaging-based response assessment systems have been validated for the evaluation of response to ablative locoregional therapies. Research is still needed to address the shortcomings of current imaging criteria for evaluating tumor response to these novel techniques, despite the increased application of radiation-based local-regional therapies for the treatment of HCC following technological advancements and a better understanding of tumor biology.
Gastroenterology February 13th 2023
Oncology News Central (ONC)
The authors reasoned that stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) followed by sorafenib would increase overall survival (OS) in advanced HCC compared to sorafenib alone, despite it being the standard of care. Despite immunotherapy replacing chemotherapy as the systemic norm after the trial’s enrollment period ended, the results were in. In the trial, 177 patients were randomly assigned to receive either sorafenib alone or SBRT followed by sorafenib. Prior to sorafenib administration, SBRT treatment markedly increased OS as well as the effectiveness of secondary goals like progression-free survival and time to progression.
Oncology, Medical February 6th 2023
JAMA Network
A Secondary Analysis of The N107C/CEC.3 (Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology/Canadian Cancer Trials Group) Randomized Clinical Trial When compared to WBRT, SRS alone resulted in less cognitive deterioration among long-term survivors. The link between late cognitive deterioration and WBRT was clinically significant. A significant decrease in cognition (2 SD) was linked to a decrease in overall QOL. WBRT, on the other hand, improved intracranial tumor control. This study provides detailed information about cognitive function in this patient population over time.
Oncology, Medical October 24th 2022
Primary Toxic Effect Results of the Nonrandomized Phase 2 SABR-5 Clinical Trial The rates of grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 toxic effects were 14.2%, 4.2%, 0%, and 0.3%, respectively, in this population-based phase 2 nonrandomized clinical trial of 381 patients with oligometastatic or oligoprogressive disease that was designed to capture toxic effects prospectively as the primary end point.
Oncology, Medical October 7th 2022