In a nutshell This study wanted to find out how the timing of radiation therapy affected survival in patients with lung cancer who underwent surgery. The study found that there was no difference in survival based on timing of radiation therapy. Some background There are a number of options for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Surgery...
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Evaluating the use of PET scanning after first-line treatment for follicular lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the value of PET (positron emission tomography) scanning after first-line (primary) chemoimmunotherapy in patients with previously untreated follicular lymphoma (FL). This study concluded that PET scanning is a better imaging technique than CT (computed tomography) for assessing treatment response in these...
Read MoreScalp cooling to prevent hair loss in patients with breast cancer
In a nutshell This study wanted to see if using a scalp cooling cap during chemotherapy stopped patients with breast cancer from losing their hair. The study found that scalp cooling help prevent the patients from losing their hair. Some background An unfortunate side effect of chemotherapy for breast cancer is that often, patients lose their hair. It...
Read MoreEvaluating rituximab maintenance therapy for elderly patients with follicular lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance therapy with rituximab (Rituxan) in elderly patients with newly diagnosed follicular lymphoma (FL). This study concluded that maintenance rituximab treatment improved survival outcomes in these patients in a real-world setting. Some background Chemoimmunotherapy containing rituximab...
Read MoreComparing prostate surgery with radiotherapy and radiotherapy with androgen deprivation therapy for advanced prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of two treatment combinations for advanced prostate cancer. This study found that surgery and radiotherapy had improved overall survival in comparison with radiotherapy plus androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in these patients, but with higher rates of side-effects. Some background...
Read MoreEvaluating short-course ABVD chemotherapy in patients with early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of short-course (2 cycles) ABVD (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine) chemotherapy with interim PET scanning in previously untreated patients with early-stage (stage 1 – 2) Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL). This study concluded that short-course ABVD was effective in the majority of...
Read More2018 Guidelines for the treatment of Early Stage Prostate Cancer
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...
Read MoreSequential treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have received bendamustine
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of obinutuzumab and venetoclax after bendamustine treatment in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This study concluded that this sequence of treatment caused no unexpected side effects. It also concluded that the outcomes were comparable to established therapies for CLL. Some...
Read MoreCan ultrasound of the joints predict remission in rheumatoid arthritis?
In a nutshell This study investigated if an ultrasound of the joints (musculoskeletal) can predict if remission can be achieved in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They found that ultrasound can predict if a patient with RA will achieve remission. Some background The aim of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is to reduce disease activity....
Read MoreEvaluating duvelisib for the treatment of CLL
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of duvelisib in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This study concluded that duvelisib may be an effective new therapy with manageable side effects. Some background CLL is the most common type of leukemia in adults in the U.S. Although therapy options have increased, many...
Read MorePost-surgery chemotherapy in early rectal cancer is associated with improved outcomes
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety of localized surgery followed by chemotherapy compared with total mesorectal excision (TME; bowel and lymph nodes around the tumor are removed) in early stages (T0 to T1) of rectal cancer. Researchers suggested that local surgery followed by chemotherapy improves long term outcomes in early stages of...
Read MoreEvaluating the BR regimen for frail elderly patients with DLBCL
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of first-line (primary treatment) BR (bendamustine, rituximab) in frail elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This study concluded that the BR treatment showed promising effectiveness in these patients. Some background DLBCL is the most common type of...
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