Tag: Chemotherapy
Ramucirumab Shows Promise in Care of Advanced Gastric Cancer
In two separate trials, hazard ratios for overall survival favor treatment with ramucirumab
Limited Evidence of Benefit for Medical Cannabinoids in Children
Strongest evidence for benefit in chemo-induced nausea, vomiting; other uses need more evidence
Cryotherapy May Prevent Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
Breast cancer patients on paclitaxel had lower incidence of peripheral neuropathy with cryotherapy
Neurotoxicity Characterized After Infusion of CD19 CAR-T Cells
Patients with severe neurotoxicity have endothelial activation, increased BBB permeability
PFS Up With Obinutuzumab-Based Tx in Follicular Lymphoma
Induction, maintenance treatment with obinutuzumab-based chemo beats rituximab
ASTRO: Standard-Dose CRT Beats Higher Dose in Stage III NSCLC
Significantly improved five-year overall survival rates with 60 Gy chemoradiation tx versus high-dose
Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA
Improved overall survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
Tibetan Yoga Improves Sleep Quality During Chemo
Long-term benefits seen for those who practice at least two times a week
Multivitamin Use May Cut Risk of Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
Use before breast cancer diagnosis tied to reduced symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
Females Show Better Response to CRT in Esophageal Cancer
Females more often had complete, nearly complete pathologic response to induction tx; less recurrence
