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For children and young adults with high-risk B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia

High-Dose Methotrexate Beneficial in Youth With B-ALL

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Superior to Capizzi methotrexate for high-risk B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Anthracyclines are not related to "chemo brain

Anthracyclines May Not Trigger ‘Chemo Brain’

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New research finds no link between the meds and survivors' cognitive function
For adult women with breast cancer

In Breast CA, Cardiotoxicity Up With Trastuzumab-Based Chemo

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Increased risk of cardiotoxicity for trastuzumab with nonanthracycline chemo, sequential tx
Many breast cancer patients receive chemotherapy they don't need

AACR: Many Breast Cancer Patients May Not Need Chemo

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Genetic test can help doctors determine who can safely avoid treatment after surgery
Use of chemoradiation followed by surgery among rectal cancer patients rose from 42.9 percent in 2004-2006

Only Half of Rectal CA Patients Receiving Standard of Care

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Uninsured and minority patients have lower odds of receiving standard therapies, researchers find
Adding chemotherapy to radiation treatment may add years to the lives of patients with grade 2 gliomas

Adding Chemo May Prolong Lives of Some Grade 2 Glioma Patients

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Those with slow-growing gliomas lived five years longer, on average, than those who got only radiation
Local heating pad application eases catheterization in chemotherapy patients

Local Heating Pad Eases IV Catheter Insertion

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Linked to less pain, easier placement in chemotherapy patients
Intraarterial chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer is tied to a higher incidence of cerebral infarction

Intraarterial Chemo + Radiation May Up Cerebral Infarctions

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Findings from comparison with intravenous chemoradiotherapy
Intra-arterial chemotherapy appears to be promising for intraocular retinoblastoma

Intra-Arterial Chemo Promising for Intraocular Retinoblastoma

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Global salvage achieved for 66 percent of all eyes across 12 single-arm cases series studies
The 21-gene recurrence score (Oncotype DX) seems to accurately identify women with early-stage breast cancer who don't need chemotherapy

Gene Test IDs Breast CA Patients Who May Not Need Chemo

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Analysis can help women who won't benefit from additional treatment to avoid side effects