ONCOLOGY

The efficacy of adjuvant mitotane therapy and radiotherapy following adrenalectomy in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on The efficacy of adjuvant mitotane therapy and radiotherapy following adrenalectomy in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Highlights • This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis, including randomized controlled trials, to investigate the oncological outcomes of adjuvant therapy after radical adrenalectomy in patients with adrenocortical carcinoma….

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“I was in a very deep, dark place… I wasn’t prepared for that”: A qualitative assessment of the emotional well-being needs of patients undergoing cystectomy

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on “I was in a very deep, dark place… I wasn’t prepared for that”: A qualitative assessment of the emotional well-being needs of patients undergoing cystectomy

Highlights • Patients undergoing cystectomy have significant emotional and mental health needs. • Providers should proactively address the mental health needs of these patients. • Mental health specialists should be…

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Development of TAR-200: A novel targeted releasing system designed to provide sustained delivery of gemcitabine for patients with bladder cancer

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Development of TAR-200: A novel targeted releasing system designed to provide sustained delivery of gemcitabine for patients with bladder cancer

Highlights • Development of novel therapies is needed for patients with high-risk bladder cancer. • TAR-200 is a gemcitabine intravesical releasing system designed for bladder cancer. • TAR-200 was well…

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Is primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection the way forward for patients with testicular seminoma and limited retroperitoneal metastases?

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Is primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection the way forward for patients with testicular seminoma and limited retroperitoneal metastases?

Highlights • Testicular cancer makes up 1% of adult tumors and is the most common in young men. • CS II seminoma management options include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or RPLND. •…

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Oncologic outcomes of pelvic organ-preserving radical cystectomy vs. Standard radical cystectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

May 11, 2025 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Oncologic outcomes of pelvic organ-preserving radical cystectomy vs. Standard radical cystectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Highlights • Overall Survival (OS): Five studies with 272 POPRC and 324 SRC patients showed no significant difference in OS between procedures (HR 1.02; P = 0.87). No difference was noted…

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Contemporary Surgical Approaches to Breast Cancer

Apr 6, 2024 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Contemporary Surgical Approaches to Breast Cancer

Biopsy Techniques Key Points • Biopsy of suspicious breast lesions is necessary prior to considering operation. Historical Context Historically, biopsy of suspicious breast lesions required surgical excision. Lesions were sampled…

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Breast Cancer Survivorship in Community Oncology Practice

Apr 6, 2024 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Breast Cancer Survivorship in Community Oncology Practice

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. Recent improvements in healthcare, including earlier detection and effective treatment strategies, have significantly improved survival rates. With more than 3.8…

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Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer

Apr 6, 2024 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Systemic Therapy for Breast Cancer

Introduction As the reader will see in this chapter, systemic treatment for all stages of breast cancer is complex and rapidly changing. There are many “approved” therapies that can be…

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Genetics and Prevention

Apr 6, 2024 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Genetics and Prevention

In the United States, one in eight women (13%) will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. In 2021, it was estimated that 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer…

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Expectations for the Future

Apr 6, 2024 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Expectations for the Future

There will be continual evolution of the management of breast cancer. All fields of medicine that touch patients who have or will develop breast cancer have changed and will continue…

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