Oncology

In a pivotal development for the oncology community, a recent retrospective study has demonstrated that continuing immunotherapy beyond disease progression offers significant survival benefits for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

A recent study reveals a modest increase in early palliative care (PC) billing among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with distant-stage cancers from 2010 to 2019.

In Southeastern Michigan, Black men face disproportionately higher mortality rates from prostate cancer, often presenting with more advanced disease stages.

A recent study has revealed that adult survivors of childhood cancer face a significantly elevated risk of developing melanoma, underscoring the necessity for vigilant long-term monitoring and tailored preventive strategies.

A recent cohort study has highlighted significant disparities in comorbidity profiles among patients undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening.

Integrative sleep medicine is revolutionizing cancer care, as highlighted at the 21st Annual Miami Cancer Meeting (MCM) in Tampa, Florida, this January.

Early-onset breast cancer incidence in the U.S. is rising, but new research suggests the increase is not uniform across all states. A recent study analyzing trends from 2001 to 2020 found that breast cancer rates in women under 40 have increased significantly in 21 states, with distinct regional differences.

A long-term study of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has found no increased risk of endometrial cancer, addressing concerns about the potential long-term effects of fertility treatments.