Oncology
Conference Coverage
Plant-based diet linked to better outcomes in prostate cancer
Men who consumed more fruits and vegetables had slower cancer progression and lower risk of recurrence.
Commentary
TikTok’s fave weight loss drugs: Link to thyroid cancer?
The TikTok videos may continue, the celebrity chatter may increase, and we, as physicians, will continue to look to real-world data with...
Latest News
Few women identify breast density as a breast cancer risk
FDA requires that women be notified in writing when mammograms identify dense tissue.
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
Conference Coverage
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.
Conference Coverage
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...
Latest News
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.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA strengthens mammography regulations: Final rule
A final rule requires that mammography facilities notify patients about the density of their breasts.
From the Journals
Defensiveness may drive refusal for colon cancer screening
An Irish study pinpoints excuses for putting off screening and discounting one’s risk of colorectal cancer.
Feature
Popular book by USC oncologist pulled because of plagiarism
The Los Angeles Times reported earlier this week that it identified at least 95 instances of plagiarism by Dr. David B. Agus.
From the Journals
Breast cancer surgery timing matters, but is faster always better?
There are no national quality metrics delineating optimal breast cancer surgery timing.