Genitourinary Cancer
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Increased cancer in military pilots and ground crew: Pentagon
But military aircrew and ground crew were less likely to die from cancer, compared with the U.S. population.
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Digital rectal exam fails as screening tool for prostate cancer
In a new study, 99% of digital rectal examinations did not raise suspicion for prostate cancer.
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Urine test predicts future bladder cancer 12 years before symptoms
The test, if validated in further studies, has the potential to serve as a cancer screening tool for individuals at elevated risk for bladder...
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Prostate cancer subgroup may benefit from intensified therapy
A new trial explored whether for patients with prostate cancer who have unfavorable features and a detectable PSA following a radical...
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Talazoparib add-on improves outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer
As determined on the basis of imaging, PFS was 37% better for talazoparib plus enzalutamide than for enzalutamide monotherapy.
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Adjuvant nivolumab as standard of care in resected bladder cancer
Compared with placebo, nivolumab improves disease-free survival, nonurothelial tract recurrence-free survival, and distant metastasis-free...
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Rucaparib benefit in BRCA+ prostate cancer confirmed
New study finding provides evidence of clinical benefit for an indication for rucaparib that was granted an accelerated approval in May 2020.
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Key factors predict gallbladder cancer on routine cholecystectomy
Identifying predictors allows surgeons to send high-risk individuals for oncologic evaluation beforehand and to prepare for intraoperative frozen...
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New cancer data spark outcry from patient advocates
The American Cancer Society on Jan. 13 revealed what it called ‘alarming’ news about prostate cancer.
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People with cancer should be wary of taking dietary supplements
Many patients still think over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, or herbal remedies will help.
