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Fifth COVID shot recommended for patients with cancer
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
A fifth shot of an mRNA vaccine represents a second booster because the primary mRNA immunization series for...
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ctDNA unreliable for detecting CRC recurrence after surgery
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
Two ctDNA tests used for this purpose are marketed in the United States.
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FDA approves new immunotherapy combo for metastatic melanoma
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
Approval is based on findings that show median progression-free survival of 10.1 months.
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As predicted: jump in metastatic prostate cancer diagnoses
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
Concerns over unnecessary prostatectomies took precedence over the benefits of screening for early high-risk disease.
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Wake Forest Cancer Center director fired, advisory board resigns
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
The mass resignation of an EAB, a panel of outside experts that help shepherd cancer centers through the NCI grant process, is “highly unusual.”...
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Active surveillance or maintenance after chemo induction in metastatic CRC?
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
Although maintenance strategies have typically demonstrated a PFS benefit, that advantage may come at “the expense of ongoing ... toxicity.”
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Women at higher risk of serious adverse events from cancer therapy
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
As cancer treatment becomes increasingly individualized, “sex may be an important consideration.”
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Increase in late-stage cancer diagnoses after pandemic
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
“Patients who have delayed preventative care during the pandemic should be encouraged to resume treatment as soon as possible.”
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New PET tracer detects more metastases in cancer patients
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
“This may also mark the arrival of a new era in nuclear medicine where molecular imaging helps visualize and characterize the entire tumor burden...
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EMA panel endorses two cancer drugs, one sickle cell drug
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
Tepotinib for NSCLC, enfortumab vedotin for urothelial cancer and voxelotor for sickle cell disease are currently approved in the U.S.
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Voxelotor for sickle cell anemia now down to 4-year-olds
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
Voxelotor for hemolytic anemia in sickle cell disease can now be used in children from 4 years old and is also...
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Risk for breast cancer recurrence persists past 30 years
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
For the first time, new data show that risk for breast cancer recurrence extends...
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‘First reliable estimate’ of breast cancer metastasis
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
The overall risk of metastasis is between 6% and 22%, with younger women having a higher risk.
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Luminal, basal groupings could change metastatic prostate cancer treatment
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
“These subtypes represent a potentially powerful tool for personalized therapeutic decision-making that may improve outcomes in metastatic mCRPC...
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Watchful waiting in BCC: Which patients can benefit?
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- M. Alexander Otto, MMS, PA
A study published in JAMA Dermatology sheds light on which patients with BCC may be appropriate candidates for watchful waiting.