FDA OKs First Multitarget Stool RNA Test for CRC Screening FDA OKs First Multitarget Stool RNA Test for CRC Screening
Relative to fecal immunochemical testing, the multitarget stool RNA test ColoSense showed a significant improvement in sensitivity for colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Alert Source Type: news

More Resources Needed to Detect Cancer Earlier More Resources Needed to Detect Cancer Earlier
Screenings have cut cancer rates, but there ’s a lot of work to be done when it comes to awareness, disparities, and vaccines, author Bruce Ratner says.WebMD (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news

Do Patients Benefit from Cancer Trial Participation? Do Patients Benefit from Cancer Trial Participation?
A recent meta-analysis found that overall investigational drugs demonstrate modest survival benefits and greater toxicities for patients participating in cancer clinical trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Online Skin Cancer Depictions on Darker Skin Tones Limited Online Skin Cancer Depictions on Darker Skin Tones Limited
Fewer than half of images on different government and organization websites studied showed patients with darker skin tones.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 7, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

The Women's Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages The Women's Health Initiative Trials: Clinical Messages
Dr JoAnn Manson summarizes the key clinical implications of the WHI trials in three areas: hormone therapy, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and low-fat diets for prevention of cancer.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news

Do No Harm: What Smoldering Myeloma Teaches Us Do No Harm: What Smoldering Myeloma Teaches Us
Manni Mohyuddin, MD, highlights how he treats smoldering multiple myeloma.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Correct Dx of Cancer Treatment Skin Effects Evaluated Correct Dx of Cancer Treatment Skin Effects Evaluated
The survey included 81 dermatologists and 182 medical oncologists at six US-based academic institutions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Q & A: An Update on Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis Q & A: An Update on Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Morie Gertz, MD, reviews hereditary amyloidogenic transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis diagnosis and treatment.Medscape (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 4, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news

Digital Health Sector Slowed Down in 2023 Digital Health Sector Slowed Down in 2023
Although the average amount raised in European funding rounds decreased, the number of investors increased by nearly one quarter.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

MicroRNAs Predict Pancreatic Cancer Risk Years in Advance MicroRNAs Predict Pancreatic Cancer Risk Years in Advance
Expression levels of several microRNAs in plasma samples can help predict the onset of pancreatic cancer up to 5 years prior to clinical diagnosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

What's Driving Higher Breast Cancer Deaths in Black Women? What's Driving Higher Breast Cancer Deaths in Black Women?
Despite improvements in breast cancer screening and treatment, Black women experience higher death rates and more aggressive forms of the disease than White women.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Potential Cure for Early BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer? Potential Cure for Early BRCA-Mutated Breast Cancer?
A small trial found " a remarkable 100% of patients were still alive at 36 months " after receiving olaparib plus standard chemotherapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Feds Seek Input on Private Equity, Consolidation in Medicine Feds Seek Input on Private Equity, Consolidation in Medicine
A federal investigation aims to evaluate private equity ' s involvement in healthcare consolidation and the potential impact on patient care and worker conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

The Long, Controversial Search for a'Cancer Microbiome'The Long, Controversial Search for a'Cancer Microbiome '
Conflicting research and divisive logic dominate the quest to answer a critical question: Do cancer tumors have their own microbiomes, and what would that mean for an eventual cure?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Cervical Cancer Screening: US PCPs Unclear on Best Practices Cervical Cancer Screening: US PCPs Unclear on Best Practices
A new survey found that most US clinicians may not be following the American Cancer Society ' s cervical cancer screening guidelines, which are based on the most up-to-date evidence.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news