In a nutshell This study reviewed the current recommendations for treatment doses of radiation therapy for different stages of prostate cancer. Some background Hypo-fractionated radiation therapy (HFRT) for early-stage prostate cancer is a safe and effective treatment option. It involves a shorter course of treatment with larger doses...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether adding mFOLFOX6 (modified; folinic acid, fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) chemotherapy after standard chemotherapy and radiotherapy (CRT) and delaying surgery improves cancer response and survival in rectal cancer. Researchers suggest that this treatment increases disease-free survival (DFS;...
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In a nutshell This study compared open surgery to laparoscopic surgery (LS; a tube with a camera is inserted through a small cut to remove the tumor) in terms of quality of life in patients with colon cancer. Researchers suggested that patients treated with LS had an improved quality of life after surgery. Some background Colon cancer is...
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In a nutshell This study wanted to determine if a homeopathic treatment for hot flushes would improve the quality of life of patients undergoing hormonal therapy for breast cancer. The study concluded that after four weeks, there was a modest improvement in the quality of life of these patients. Some background Hormonal therapy for breast cancer...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment guidelines that have been recommended for patients with early-stage prostate cancer. Some background This analysis of existing treatment guidelines was done by the leading experts in prostate cancer research. They have made recommendations on the treatment of early-stage prostate cancer. Methods...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of vitamin D supplements at preventing relapse in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The authors concluded that vitamin D supplements might have the potential for improving survival in patients with early-stage lung adenocarcinoma. Some background Current therapy for early-stage NSCLC...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the frequency of follow-ups after surgical treatment in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and whether it had an effect on survival. The study concluded that more frequent surveillance was not linked to improved survival. Some background Surveillance during the post-treatment stage of cancer is a critical...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate whether dose-escalated hypo-fractionated (higher doses in less time) radiation therapy would lead to better overall survival or less chance of cancer recurrence than the conventional method. They found that there is superior cancer control associated with dose-escalated hypo-fractionated radiation therapy for...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of different hormone therapy regimes for patients whose prostate specific antigen (PSA; a protein elevated in prostate cancer) levels rise after prostate removing surgery. The main outcome to be measured will be the change in PSA levels. The details The best standard treatment...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate short and medium-term patient-reported side-effects after robotic prostate surgery. This study found that patient-reported outcome measures evaluating urinary symptoms and health related quality of life do not significantly change after robotic prostate surgery. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the impact of radiotherapy on the outcomes of rituximab (Rituxan)-treated patients with primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. This study concluded that radiotherapy has significant therapeutic benefits for these patients. Some background Primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a rare type of...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to examine the risk of developing a secondary cancer after breast conserving therapy for early stage breast cancer patients. This study found that patients who have been treated for early stage breast cancer do not have a significantly higher risk of secondary cancers. Some background Women with early stage breast...
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