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Between 33-50% of patients are diagnosed with metastatic disease and, despite a high overall survival rate exceeding 95%, survivors frequently grapple with cancer-related fatigue as a prominent concern. ow.ly/CkR350RlCJJ AwarenessMonth

Between 33-50% of #TesticularCancer patients are diagnosed with metastatic disease and, despite a high overall survival rate exceeding 95%, survivors frequently grapple with cancer-related fatigue as a prominent concern. ow.ly/CkR350RlCJJ #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth
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Durvalumab and bevacizumab plus TACE is the first immune checkpoint inhibitor-based regimen in a Phase III trial to show statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS among patients with unresectable . Keep reading: ow.ly/TA5V50RmyWB

Durvalumab and bevacizumab plus TACE is the first immune checkpoint inhibitor-based regimen in a Phase III trial to show statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS among patients with unresectable #HCC. Keep reading: ow.ly/TA5V50RmyWB
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'Despite [osimertinib] being effective [in ], most if not all patients ultimately at some juncture develop resistance to ,' noted Pasi A. Jänne, MD, PhD. Read how potential additional therapies could prolong the treatment. ow.ly/Gwsv50Rnztp

'Despite [osimertinib] being effective [in #NSCLC], most if not all patients ultimately at some juncture develop resistance to #osimertinib,' noted Pasi A. Jänne, MD, PhD. Read how potential additional therapies could prolong the treatment. ow.ly/Gwsv50Rnztp
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Challenge your diagnostic skills in this interactive medical case. A 59-year-old woman was hospitalized in April 2019 when she presented with abdominal pain, purpura, and gross hematuria. Can you determine the next step? focusononcology.com/diagnostic-cha…

Challenge your diagnostic skills in this interactive medical case. A 59-year-old woman was hospitalized in April 2019 when she presented with abdominal pain, purpura, and gross hematuria. Can you determine the next step? focusononcology.com/diagnostic-cha… #Oncology #CancerResearch
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Tim Rattay, MBChB, PhD, discusses a machine-learning algorithm, PRE-ACT, that predicts post-operative . Listen to the : ow.ly/Iyfa50Rilxh

Tim Rattay, MBChB, PhD, discusses a machine-learning algorithm, PRE-ACT, that predicts post-operative #lymphedema. Listen to the #podcast: ow.ly/Iyfa50Rilxh
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Mindy, a 76-year-old retired store owner, was diagnosed with 9 months ago after presenting with back and . The patient is concerned about her risk for recurrent infections. What's the next step in her treatment? focusononcology.com/therapeutic-op…

Mindy, a 76-year-old retired store owner, was diagnosed with #multiplemyeloma 9 months ago after presenting with back and #neckpain. The patient is concerned about her risk for recurrent infections. What's the next step in her treatment? focusononcology.com/therapeutic-op… #CaseStudy
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According to a Friends of Cancer Research briefing paper, about 8% of adult patients with participate in . However, there is often a lack of representation of patients in populations. Read how this can change: ow.ly/3izo50RmfOJ

According to a @CancerResrch briefing paper, about 8% of adult patients with #cancer participate in #clinicaltrials. However, there is often a lack of representation of patients in #minority populations. Read how this can change: ow.ly/3izo50RmfOJ
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In a survey of Spanish-speaking sexual minority men, “Only 56% of participants reported having heard about the vaccine , and responses about knowledge showed education needs,' said study author Shannon M. Christy, PhD. ow.ly/6HgS50RlgRQ

In a survey of Spanish-speaking sexual minority men, “Only 56% of participants reported having heard about the #HPVvaccine, and responses about #HPV knowledge showed education needs,' said study author Shannon M. Christy, PhD. ow.ly/6HgS50RlgRQ #WorldImmunizationWeek
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Osimertinib with platinum-based has received for patients with locally advanced or metastatic whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations. ow.ly/rihx50R715M

Osimertinib with platinum-based #chemotherapy has received #FDAapproval for patients with locally advanced or metastatic #NSCLC whose tumors have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations. ow.ly/rihx50R715M
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Heather McArthur, MD, MPH, discusses new data from the Phase III KEYNOTE-756 clinical trial, showing that adding pembrolizumab immunotherapy to before and after surgery for high-risk resulted in better outcomes: ow.ly/OoRx50Rifqx

Heather McArthur, MD, MPH, discusses new data from the Phase III KEYNOTE-756 clinical trial, showing that adding pembrolizumab immunotherapy to #chemotherapy before and after surgery for high-risk #breastcancer resulted in better outcomes: ow.ly/OoRx50Rifqx #podcast
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The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has set a goal to increase early detection rates from 50% to 75% by 2028. Keep reading: ow.ly/Zt8O50Rlo6i

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has set a goal to increase early #kidneycancer detection rates from 50% to 75% by 2028. Keep reading: ow.ly/Zt8O50Rlo6i #CancerResearch
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A study published in the saw the largest incidence of among women who had higher levels near their home, compared to those who lived in areas with lower levels of pollution. ow.ly/fWoB50Rlaxf

A study published in the #JNCI saw the largest incidence of #breastcancer among women who had higher #pollution levels near their home, compared to those who lived in areas with lower levels of pollution. ow.ly/fWoB50Rlaxf #CancerResearch
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Acute myeloid patients who have psychiatric or substance use disorders appear to be at a higher risk of experiencing poorer outcomes following treatment with combinations. Read more: ow.ly/stWo50QUrGs

Acute myeloid #leukemia patients who have psychiatric or substance use disorders appear to be at a higher risk of experiencing poorer outcomes following treatment with #venetoclax combinations. Read more: ow.ly/stWo50QUrGs #AML
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Data suggests that imaging the tumors of advanced patients undergoing treatment with pembrolizumab after 1 week can identify metabolic changes that are correlated with progression-free survival. Keep reading: ow.ly/jGsm50R8OgG

Data suggests that imaging the tumors of advanced #Melanoma patients undergoing treatment with pembrolizumab after 1 week can identify metabolic changes that are correlated with progression-free survival. Keep reading: ow.ly/jGsm50R8OgG #CancerResearch
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Mindy, a 76-year-old retired store owner, was diagnosed with 9 months ago after presenting with back and . The patient is concerned about her risk for recurrent infections. What's the next step in her treatment? focusononcology.com/therapeutic-op…

Mindy, a 76-year-old retired store owner, was diagnosed with #multiplemyeloma 9 months ago after presenting with back and #neckpain. The patient is concerned about her risk for recurrent infections. What's the next step in her treatment? focusononcology.com/therapeutic-op… #CaseStudy
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Oncology Times features and who have recently earned awards, achievements, and grants. Read this month's Shoptalk: ow.ly/ifk950Rk5fA

Oncology Times features #oncologists and #hematologists who have recently earned awards, achievements, and grants. Read this month's Shoptalk: ow.ly/ifk950Rk5fA
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Earn and credit by completing a quiz about this article. Recent data showed that patients with with an EGFR mutation who underwent first-line treatment with osimertinib plus chemotherapy had significantly longer progression-free survival. ow.ly/bKSj50Rk42H

Earn #CME and #NCPD credit by completing a quiz about this article. Recent data showed that patients with #NSCLC with an EGFR mutation who underwent first-line treatment with osimertinib plus chemotherapy had significantly longer progression-free survival. ow.ly/bKSj50Rk42H
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Challenge your diagnoistic skills in this interactive medical case. A 59-year-old woman was hospitalized in April 2019 when she presented with abdominal pain, purpura, and gross hematuria. Can you determine the next step? focusononcology.com/diagnostic-cha…

Challenge your diagnoistic skills in this interactive medical case. A 59-year-old woman was hospitalized in April 2019 when she presented with abdominal pain, purpura, and gross hematuria. Can you determine the next step? focusononcology.com/diagnostic-cha… #Oncology #CancerResearch
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A new study published in Nature Medicine assessed genome sequences spanning 5 years of medical records and demonstrated the power of when used to identify survival odds, optimal therapies, and other oncological factors. ow.ly/b0RT50Rk3Ec

A new study published in Nature Medicine assessed genome sequences spanning 5 years of medical records and demonstrated the power of #geneticbiomarkers when used to identify survival odds, optimal therapies, and other oncological factors. ow.ly/b0RT50Rk3Ec #CancerResearch
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