In a nutshell This phase 2 trial is examining the effectiveness and safety of durvalumab (Imfinzi) in the treatment of advanced rectal cancer that is not prone to genetic abnormalities. The main outcomes to be measured will be tumor response to the treatment and side effects. This trial is being conducted in the US. The details The standard treatment...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC; chemotherapy before surgery) in patients undergoing oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery (OBCS). They found that NAC did not affect the rate of complications in OBCS. Some background Breast cancer (BC) can be treated using a number of strategies....
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of consolidation chemotherapy after initial treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer. Researchers suggested that this treatment is safe and is associated with improved cancer outcomes. Some background Colorectal cancer is the fifth most common cancer. From all the colorectal...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of chemotherapy followed by a less invasive surgery for early rectal cancer. The main outcome will be the number of patients keeping their rectum. This trial is being conducted in Canada and the United States. The details Rectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US. The standard...
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In a nutshell This study investigated long term rectal cancer outcomes in patients who received chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and transanal microsurgery. Researchers suggested that this treatment improves treatment outcomes and quality of life of patients. Some background The standard treatment for rectal cancer is surgery. However,...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of combined-modality radiation treatment (CRT) in the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa). This study found that CRT is an effective treatment for PCa. Some background Radiation therapy can be delivered externally such as external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), or directly into the...
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In a nutshell This trial evaluates the effectiveness of radiation therapy delivered from outside the body for the treatment of prostate cancer. The main outcomes of this trial are the number of patients who have no damage to genital or urinary organs and survival without cancer. This trial is taking place in various sites across the USA and...
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In a nutshell This trial evaluates a specific type of radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer. The main outcome to be measured is whether or not the therapy will damage the surrounding organs. This trial is taking place in Pennsylvania, USA. The details Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cells which make up the...
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In a nutshell This study wanted to find out how well a treatment for lung cancer called stereotactic body radiation therapy works in patients with lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study found that this treatment is effective in patients with lung cancer, and a higher dose of radiation is not any better than a lower dose. Some...
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In a nutshell This study wanted to find out if joint pain is associated with falling down in patients with breast cancer who were treated with aromatase inhibitors. The study found that the patients who reported having joint pain were more likely to have a fall than those who had no joint pain. Some background Aromatase inhibitors are medications...
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In a nutshell This study compared two different types of radiation therapy after prostate surgery for prostate cancer, hypofractionated postprostatectomy radiation therapy (hypoPORT) and conventional postprostatectomy radiation therapy (coPORT). Results showed that hypoPORT may be effective in prostate cancer control and with similar side effects as...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) as a treatment for prostate cancer. This study found that SBRT is a safe and effective option for low and medium risk prostate cancer. Some background Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a treatment option for...
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