In a nutshell This study investigated whether tummy infections (TIs) after surgery are associated with colorectal cancer outcomes. Researchers suggested that TIs might be associated with a shorter time until recurrence. Some background Colorectal cancer is a common cancer in the US affecting more than 145,000 people every year. Surgery is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of surgery followed by chemotherapy without chemoradiotherapy (CRT) before surgery to treat rectal cancer. Researchers suggested that this treatment improves the outcomes of these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. The standard...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of high-intensity focal ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. This study found that HIFU is a safe treatment with good oncological results and minimal side-effects. Some background High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive technique that uses...
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In a nutshell This phase 3 trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of hypofractionated radiotherapy (HF-RT) to standard radiotherapy (RT). The main outcomes will be the number of grade 2 side effects and disease control. This trial is recruiting in Houston, Texas, United States. The details Radiation therapy (RT) is a...
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In a nutshell This study compared a 3-month with a 6-month chemotherapy treatment after colon cancer surgery. Researchers suggested that the duration of the treatment should be chosen according to the patient condition. Some background Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Stage 2 and 3 colon cancer are common and curable...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate long-term outcomes of radiation therapy after prostate surgery for prostate cancer. This study found that this is a safe treatment option for these patients. Some background Prostate surgery is a common treatment for prostate cancer (PCa). Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is another option....
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In a nutshell This study wanted to find out which treatment was better before surgery for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcycla) plus pertuzumab (Perjeta), or a standard treatment. The study found that patients treated with trastuzumab emtansine plus pertuzumab (TEP) were more likely to have cancer...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate a surgical procedure used to treat prostate cancer, retzius sparing laparoscopic robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RALP). This study found that RS-RALP had similar side-effects and outcomes to other robotic surgeries. Some background Prostate surgery is a treatment option for prostate cancer...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of irreversible electroporation (IRE) in the treatment of prostate cancer. This study found that IRE had low side-effect rates and promising outcomes. Some background Irreversible electroporation (IRE) uses high-energy pulses of electricity to destroy cancer cells. The brand name for...
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In a nutshell This study compared stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and thermal ablative procedures (TAP) in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). They found that overall survival (OS) was greater in SBRT-treated patients. Some background Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common form of lung...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the rate of bladder cancer (BC) and rectal cancer (RC) after localized prostate cancer (PC) treatment. They found that brachytherapy (BT) increased the risk of BC and RC in these patients. Some background Prostate cancer (PC) is a common cancer in men. There are many treatment options for PC. Some involve...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of starting chemotherapy treatment immediately after colon cancer surgery. Researchers suggested that this option is safe. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. The standard treatment is surgery and chemotherapy. However, colon cancer surgery is associated with a...
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