In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of degarelix (Firmagon) with or without apalutamide (Erleada) before radical prostatectomy (RP; prostate surgery) in patients with high-risk prostate cancer (PC). The data showed that degarelix plus apalutamide significantly improved the pathological response in these patients. Some background...
Read MoreEvaluating whether there is an association between fertility treatments and the risk of breast cancer in women with a family history of breast cancer or with BRCA mutations.
In a nutshell This study evaluated whether fertility treatments increase the risk of breast cancer (BC) in women with a family history of BC or with BRCA mutations. The data showed that fertility treatments did not significantly increase the risk of BC in these women. Some background Treatment for infertility has become common, as people delay...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of sacituzumab govitecan versus chemotherapy in patients with HR+, HER2– metastatic breast cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy; SG) compared to chemotherapy in patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/HER2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer (BC). The data showed that SG significantly improved survival without cancer progression compared to chemotherapy in these...
Read MoreEvaluating the safety and effectiveness of nivolumab and relatlimab before surgery in patients with resectable melanoma
In a nutshell The study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of relatlimab (Opdualag) and nivolumab (Opdivo) combination therapy before surgery in patients with stages III and IV resectable melanoma. The study concluded that the relatlimab and nivolumab combination was safe and effective in these patients. Some background...
Read MoreCan autologous cell therapy improve severe diabetic foot disease?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of autologous cell therapy (ACT) to treat no-option chronic limb-threatening ischemia (NO-CLTI) in patients with diabetic patients. The study showed that compared to standard treatment, ACT resulted in a significant improvement in ischemia and food healing in these patients. Some background Diabetes...
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