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Silicone-based film for radiation dermatitis: It works, so why isn’t it used?
Use of the film significantly reduced the incidence of grade 2 or 3 radiation dermatitis in a study of women with breast cancer.
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Erythema extent predicts death in cutaneous GVHD
Study: Extent of skin erythema correlates with deaths from graft-versus-host disease in blood cancer patients after stem cell transplants.
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Venetoclax shows promise for r/r hairy cell leukemia
Italian study suggests benefits of administering venetoclax for patients with r/r cases of hairy cell leukemia, a rare blood cancer,
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Cancer clinical trials: Can industry stack the deck?
Experts: New research into age disparities in cancer drug trials finds participants “markedly younger” than intended patient populations.
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Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
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Oncologist stars in film and shares philosophy on death
When a New York oncologist approached the French actress and film director Emmanuelle Bercot in Manhattan, he was thinking big.
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Loneliness risk elevated among young cancer survivors
Young cancer survivors were more than twice as likely to report loneliness at study baseline and follow-up.
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
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Mastocytosis: Rare, underdiagnosed, potentially fatal
This often-missed myeloid neoplasm could be deadly and deserves greater attention, experts say.
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Manicure gone wrong leads to cancer diagnosis
She put antibiotic ointment on the cut, but it didn't heal after a few days. Eventually, the skin closed and a darkened bump formed.
