In a nutshell This article provided the ESMO guidelines for the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL). Some background Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) comprises 10% of new lymphoma cases in the U.S., with 21% of these occurring in adolescents. Thanks to advancements in treatment, mortality rates have decreased dramatically. 90% of patients...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study wanted to determine how many patients were going for imaging and biopsy after their mastectomy following breast cancer diagnosis. The study found that between 10-15% of patients underwent imaging after mastectomy, and 6-8% underwent biopsy, and in a small number of these cases, remaining cancer cells were...
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In a nutshell This is a 2018 update on breast reconstruction following breast cancer treatment. It has been found that nearly 40% of women who undergo a mastectomy will have a breast reconstruction. Some background It was estimated that in 2017 106000 reconstructive breast surgeries were done. The main reason for this is to do with the psychological...
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In a nutshell This article provided recommendations for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Some background Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). It accounts for about 30% of new NHL cases in the U.S. Current treatments are effective in 60 – 70% of patients....
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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 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 MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed data on the management of hypertension and made recommendations. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common condition that requires strict blood pressure (BP) control. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart disease, stroke, and death. Hypertension can be treated using medication or by...
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In a nutshell In this study, the Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN) updated the recommendations for treating patients with localized rectal cancer. Some background Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States. A decrease in the number of new cases of colorectal cancer has been seen in the last decade. However,...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if sentinel lymph node (SLN) status was linked to Breslow thickness in understanding the prognosis of melanoma (a type of skin cancer). The study concluded that SLN status was not linked to Breslow thickness (BT) for melanoma prognosis. Some background Sentinel lymph nodes...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if pembrolizumab (Keytruda) was more effective than the standard of care in Hodgkin's lymphoma patients unresponsive to brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris). The main finding was that pembrolizumab was more effective than the standard of care in these patients Some background Hodgkin's Lymphoma is...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed updated guidelines for diagnosis, indications for treatment, response assessment and supportive management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Some background In 2008, the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) published guidelines for clinical trials for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients. These guidelines were...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study summarized recent recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association on managing hypertension. Some background Managing hypertension (high blood pressure) is important to prevent serious complications such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. The American College of Cardiology...
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