Breast Cancer
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Combining Targeted Drugs and Radiation in Breast Cancer: What’s Safe?
What is known and unknown about combining radiotherapy and systemic treatments in breast cancer?
From the Journals
Consider These Factors in an Academic Radiation Oncology Position
Editorial gives guidance to radiation oncologists seeking academic positions.
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Look Beyond BMI: Metabolic Factors’ Link to Cancer Explained
A snapshot assessment of metabolic syndrome is inadequate to show an association with cancer risk over time, the authors of new research say.
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ASTRO Pushes Return to Direct Supervision in RT: Needed or ‘Babysitting’?
But some radiation oncologists do not agree with the proposal to move back to direct in-person supervision only.
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Does worsening metabolic syndrome increase the risk of developing cancer?
Elevated trajectories of metabolic syndrome were associated with an elevated overall cancer risk.
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New Cancer Surgical Tech Gets Positive Vote, But Some Cite Safety Concerns
An FDA committee majority voted in support of a new drug-device combination that detects residual cancer, but some are not convinced the benefits...
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Does Exercise Reduce Cancer Risk? It’s Just Not That Simple
What are the cancer types where exercise makes a difference?
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Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk With Spironolactone
Spironolactone, used off-label for several skin conditions in women, carries a warning about an increased tumor risk associated with high doses in...
News from the FDA/CDC
First Denosumab Biosimilar Approved in Two Different Formulations
Denosumab-bddz was also granted interchangeability status, which allows pharmacists to substitute the biosimilar for the reference product without...
From the Journals
What Is the Long-Term Mortality Risk for Men With HR+ Breast Cancer?
Mortality risk in male patients showed different patterns over time than those seen in female patients.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.