Allie Strickler
Articles
Weight Loss Linked to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
February 13, 2017
Article
A recent study suggested that intentional weight loss could decrease the risk of endometrial cancer.
Survival Improves When ADT Added to Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
February 10, 2017
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For patients with recurrent prostate cancer, adding hormonal therapy to post-surgical radiation treatment significantly improves survival, according to a recent study.
Updated HPV Vaccinations Recommendations Endorsed
January 27, 2017
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Gynecologic oncology and reproductive medicine expert discusses the new HPV vaccine recommendations and the importance of awareness for all HPV-caused cancers.
Omitting Surgery Post-Treatment May Be Viable Option for Patients with Rectal Cancer
January 20, 2017
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For patients with rectal cancer, the "watch-and-wait" approach of avoiding surgery after induction therapy is emerging as a treatment option.
Complete Responses With Reduced-Dose Radiation in HPV-Linked Oropharynx Cancers
January 10, 2017
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For patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, induction chemotherapy plus reduced-dose radiation and weekly cetuximab brought improvements for swallowing and nutritional status along with complete clinical responses.
Early Surgery in Endometrial Cancer Linked to Worse Survival Outcomes
January 04, 2017
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A recent study shows that expedited surgery for patients with endometrial cancer is linked to an increased risk of mortality.
NSAID Use Linked to Higher Risk of Endometrial Cancer-Related Death
January 03, 2017
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A recent study links NSAID use to an increased risk of endometrial carcinoma­–specific mortality.
Health-Related Quality of Life Better With Frontline Pembrolizumab in NSCLC
December 08, 2016
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Pembrolizumab linked to improved quality of life for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to data from KEYNOTE-024 trial.
High BMI Indicates Improved Overall Survival in Patients with RCC
September 19, 2016
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Despite obesity as a risk factor for clear cell RCC, a high BMI is a prognostic factor for improved survival in patients with metastatic RCC.
Practice Guideline Enhances Role for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer
August 10, 2016
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While primary cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy is the standard of care for newly diagnosed women with advanced ovarian cancer, newly issued practice guidelines suggest that some patients may benefit more from first-line neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and interval cytoreduction.