In a nutshell This guideline reviewed treatment options for patients with newly diagnosed uveal melanoma. Some background The uvea is the middle layer of the eye. It is made up of the iris (the colored part of the eye), the ciliary body (a muscle in the eye), and the choroid (a layer of tissue in the back of the eye). In uveal melanoma (UM), tumors...
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In a nutshell This paper is a document that was developed at a breast cancer conference by a number of experts in the field. It outlines suggested treatment for early-stage breast cancer. The experts concluded that patients and doctors should work together and discuss the benefit of treating early-stage breast cancer in comparison with the potential...
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In a nutshell This study investigated recent developments in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease caused by inflammation. Inflammation causes painful swelling in the joints. Over time joint tissue degenerates and RA patients can become disabled. RA is treated with...
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In a nutshell This article outlined recommended treatments for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). Some background HL is a type of blood cancer of the lymphatic system. HL can be classified in different ways. In limited HL, cancer is found in one or two sites in the lymphatic system. In advanced HL, cancer is found on both sides of...
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In a nutshell This article provides recommendations for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). Some background MM is a type of blood cancer characterized by abnormal plasma cells. Plasma cells are a type of immune cell that antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses and stop infection and disease. In MM, abnormal plasma cells build up in the...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed different treatment options for patients with melanoma. Some background Melanoma is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Treatment options for patients with melanoma depend on how extensive it is. Melanoma that remains in its original site in the skin is called localized disease. It can also...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with unexplained fertility (UEI). Some background UEI is the inability to conceive without a known cause or reason. UEI can affect as many as 50% of couples experiencing infertility. In this case, common causes of infertility in both men and women have been ruled...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed the use of immunotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Some background Immunotherapy is a relatively new treatment strategy for cancer. It is particularly important in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Many patients with NSCLC are diagnosed at an advanced stage. One promising immunotherapy is...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study made treatment recommendations in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Some background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. BPH can impede the flow of urine. This leads to lower urinary...
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In a nutshell This article provided guidelines for the treatment of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or follicular lymphoma (FL). Some background DLBCL and FL are the most common types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in adults. FL has the potential to transform into a more aggressive type of lymphoma. The most common transformation...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed the current treatment options for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Some background MCL is a rare but aggressive type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Chemoimmunotherapy is the typical first-line treatment for MCL. 80 – 90% of patients respond to this treatment. However, many patients eventually have...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed early breast cancer (EBC) treatment guidelines. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is a common and treatable form of cancer. Understanding treatment options is important to improve patient care. Treatment options include surgery and radiotherapy (RT). Adjuvant systemic treatment (AST) is a non-surgical option. AST...
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