In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness and safety of short-course radiation therapy and TAS-102 (Lonsurf) plus oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) chemotherapy in rectal cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in treatment response. This study is being conducted in the US. The details Colorectal cancer is one of...
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A comparison between two types of radiation therapy in the treatment of rectal cancer
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two different types of radiation therapy to treat rectal cancer. Researchers suggested that high-dose endorectal brachytherapy (HDEB) is associated with improved tumor response. Some background The standard treatment for rectal cancer that has spread outside the rectum lining (T3 tumor) is...
Read MoreWhite blood cell number and survival in prostate cancer
In a nutshell The authors determined whether immune cell levels influenced overall survival (patients still alive following treatment) in prostate cancer patients following radiotherapy. Some background Radiotherapy is a common treatment for localized prostate cancer (cancer contained within the prostate gland). It involves...
Read MoreSafe surgical margin and management of lymph nodes in skin melanoma
In a nutshell The objective of this study was to determine the safe surgical margin in skin melanoma (2-4 mm thickness) and provide guidelines on the management of affected adjacent lymph nodes. Some background Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in color-producing cells of the skin. It can grow deep into the inner layers of skin and...
Read MoreIs active surveillance an option for African American men with low-risk prostate cancer?
In a nutshell This study examined the possible role of active surveillance (AS) as a treatment strategy for African American (AA) men whose prostate cancer is considered to be of low-risk. Some background Prostate cancer is a condition in which cells of the prostate gland grow and divide uncontrollably. In some cases, this uncontrolled growth...
Read MoreThe use of genetic testing for selecting the best treatment for early-stage breast cancer
In a nutshell The aim of this article was to discuss the way in which the latest results on cancer DNA research apply to early-stage breast cancer. Genome analysis is highly likely to play a growing role in the future but more clinical trials are needed. Some background Breast cancer is a disease with multiple symptoms and consequences that are...
Read MoreComparison between two techniques of breast surgery: 20-year follow-up
In a nutshell This study compared breast cancer recurrence rates and overall survival between women treated with breast-conserving surgery versus radical mastectomy. Results showed that in the case of small tumors, breast-conserving surgery is the recommended option. Some background Most patients with breast cancer have surgery to remove the...
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