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Updates on the addition of radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer

Updates on the addition of radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer

Posted by on May 23, 2021 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study reviewed the role of the addition of radiation therapy (RT) for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Researchers suggested that radiation therapy during surgery is associated with a lower recurrence (when cancer comes back) rate.  Some background Locally advanced and locally recurrent rectal cancer are...

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Irinotecan plus bevacizumab improves metastatic colorectal cancer outcomes

Irinotecan plus bevacizumab improves metastatic colorectal cancer outcomes

Posted by on May 23, 2021 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the best first-line therapy to add to bevacizumab (Avastin) treatment in patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that irinotecan (Camptosar) plus bevacizumab improved the outcomes of these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is...

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Comparing laparoscopic versus open surgery for patients with rectal cancer.

Comparing laparoscopic versus open surgery for patients with rectal cancer.

Posted by on Apr 25, 2021 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) and open surgery for patients with rectal cancer. The study found no difference in patient outcomes between laparoscopic and open surgery groups. Some background Localized rectal cancer can be treated by surgical removal of the tumor. Usually, patients...

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Comparing the effectiveness of different chemotherapy regimens after surgery in early stage breast cancer

Comparing the effectiveness of different chemotherapy regimens after surgery in early stage breast cancer

Posted by on Apr 21, 2021 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety outcomes of current chemotherapy regimens for treatment in patients with early-stage breast cancer (BC). The data showed that the current treatment regimens have similar effectiveness. Some background BC is classified into different subtypes depending on the presence or...

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Can stereotactic body radiotherapy can be used as an alternative to minimal invasive surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer?

Can stereotactic body radiotherapy can be used as an alternative to minimal invasive surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer?

Posted by on Apr 10, 2021 in Lung cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article compared the use of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy (VATL) versus stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors found that SBRT could provide an alternative treatment option for these patients.  Some background Early-stage NSCLC is...

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Comparing the safety outcomes between proton beam therapy vs intensity-modulated radiation therapy in early stage prostate cancer

Comparing the safety outcomes between proton beam therapy vs intensity-modulated radiation therapy in early stage prostate cancer

Posted by on Mar 31, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the safety outcomes between moderately-hypofractionated intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and proton beam therapy (PBT) in patients with early-stage prostate cancer. The data showed that both treatments were safe and well-tolerated. Some background Radiation therapy (RT) is a treatment used for low- or...

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Evaluating photoselective vaporization for urinary symptoms in patients with prostate cancer on active surveillance.

Evaluating photoselective vaporization for urinary symptoms in patients with prostate cancer on active surveillance.

Posted by on Mar 21, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) in patients with prostate cancer with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) during active surveillance. The results suggested that PVP treatment was safe and effective in these patients. Some background Active surveillance (AS)...

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Urinary, sexual outcomes and tumor control after robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in localized prostate cancer

Urinary, sexual outcomes and tumor control after robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in localized prostate cancer

Posted by on Mar 14, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study analyzed the urinary, sexual, and tumor control outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP) over time in patients with localized prostate cancer. The study found that analyzing these three outcomes is beneficial for these patients. Some background Localized prostate cancer (PCa) is a form of...

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Searching for patients with confined prostate cancer to trial a cryoablation procedure

Searching for patients with confined prostate cancer to trial a cryoablation procedure

Posted by on Mar 13, 2021 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This trial is looking to examine the use of a new treatment software (UroNAV Ablation) system in treating confined prostate cancer with cryoablation. The main outcomes to be measured will be device/treatment-related complications and tumor control. This trial is being carried out in New York, US.  The details Localized...

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