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Body mass index implicated in lung cancer in men

Men with lower body mass index are at risk of developing lung cancer, a study suggests.

Body mass index implicated in lung cancer in men

Second-line tislelizumab improves OS in advanced/metastatic ESCC in European/North American subgroup

08 Sep 2021 by

Second-line treatment with tislelizumab improves overall survival (OS) in patients from Europe/North America (EU/NA) with advanced or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) compared with chemotherapy, according to subgroup analysis of the RATIONALE 302* study presented at ESMO GI 2021.

Second-line tislelizumab improves OS in advanced/metastatic ESCC in European/North American subgroup

Outcomes of active surveillance for prostate cancer may vary with age

The benefits of active surveillance for prostate cancer appear to be greater in men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer at an older age, according to a study from Sweden.

Outcomes of active surveillance for prostate cancer may vary with age

Chronic catheterization may put individuals at risk of bladder cancer

Chronic indwelling or intermittent bladder catheterization contributes to an increased risk of bladder cancer and related mortality, with the highest risk observed among individuals using catheters for almost 3 years as well as those with bladder calculi, as suggested in a recent study.

Chronic catheterization may put individuals at risk of bladder cancer

Pharmacists improve care of patients in ambulatory oncology clinic

Pharmacy services being offered in an ambulatory oncology clinic are deemed important and highly satisfactory by patients, according to a recent study.

Pharmacists improve care of patients in ambulatory oncology clinic

Nab-paclitaxel plus CRT on par with standard treatment in pancreatic cancer

Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with nab-paclitaxel for the treatment of borderline resectable or unresectable pancreatic cancer is well tolerated and contributes to fewer incidence of local failure and higher conversion to resectability, both of which are statistically nonsignificant, a study has shown.

Nab-paclitaxel plus CRT on par with standard treatment in pancreatic cancer

Smart bracelet promotes exercise among breast cancer survivors

A smart wearable device helps breast cancer survivors track their physical activity and promote a healthier lifestyle, according to a recent study. In this population, short-term exercise is beneficial in terms of improving body composition and, to a lesser degree, wellbeing.

Smart bracelet promotes exercise among breast cancer survivors

Plant-based diet linked to lower prostate-specific antigen levels

Adhering to a healthy plant-based diet may lead to lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, a study has found.

Plant-based diet linked to lower prostate-specific antigen levels

Statins may prevent pancreatic cancer in Asians

In a Japanese population, exposure to statins appears to confer a protective effect on the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, as reported in a study.

Statins may prevent pancreatic cancer in Asians