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Reassuring results for ART use in BRCA breast cancer survivors

The use of assisted reproductive technology to conceive after breast cancer in young BRCA1/2 carriers does not appear to worsen disease-free survival or pregnancy outcomes.

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A-RT promising for high-risk patients with pancreatic cancer

Ablative radiation therapy can be an alternative option to surgery for the treatment of localized, resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, particularly in cases of high surgical risk.

YKL-40 linked to GI cancer risk in type 2 diabetes

Raised YKL-40 levels are associated with an increased risk for obesity-related and gastrointestinal cancers, particularly liver cancer, in people with type 2 diabetes.

Gastric cancer guidelines: exploring international differences

What can we learn from the similarities and differences between gastric cancer guidelines of different countries, and how might this understanding be used to improve patient care?

Long-term outcomes after giant cavernous sinus hemangioma

Cavernous sinus hemangiomas are rare vascular tumors characterized by significant intraoperative bleeding which makes management extremely difficult. This case reports the 15 year follow up, without neurological compromise, after successful ligation of the left internal carotid artery during resection. 

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Women’s health knowledge hub

Elevate your patient care with our comprehensive, evidence-based medical education on women's health. Designed to help you provide exceptional care for your female patients at every stage of life, we provide expert insights into topics such as reproductive health, menopause, breast cancer and sex-specific health risks and precision medicine.

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Incorporating comprehensive genomic profiling into the standard-of-care for NSCLC and thyroid cancer

In this interactive webinar, experts Dr. Subbiah, Dr. Drilon, and Dr. Williams discuss best pathological practices within NSCLC and thyroid cancer, as well as how genomic testing can improve outcomes in clinical practice, using patient case studies as illustrations.

This content is intended only for US-based healthcare providers.

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Dr. Vivek Subbiah
Dr. Alexander Drilon
Dr. Michelle Williams
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Case Studies

Long-term outcomes after giant cavernous sinus hemangioma

Cavernous sinus hemangiomas are rare vascular tumors characterized by significant intraoperative bleeding which makes management extremely difficult. This case reports the 15 year follow up, without neurological compromise, after successful ligation of the left internal carotid artery during resection. 

Prolactinoma management: a complex path

This case highlights the challenges associated with managing an aggressive macroprolactinoma that's resistant to conventional treatments and explores the use of immunotherapy.

Skin infection or lymphoma in a woman with type 2 diabetes?

Cutaneous lymphoma should be considered in patients with long-standing, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and chronic non-healing skin lesions. In this case, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a skin infection.

At a glance: The DESTINY-Breast trials

The antibody–drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan is being investigated in the DESTINY-Breast trials for the treatment of breast cancer.

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Current Reviews

Mind the gap in clinical practice guidelines—how I treat CLL patients with unmutated IGHV status

The treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia has made immense progress in recent years. Nevertheless, different risk constellations persist even with the use of targeted therapies. One of these, unmutated IGHV status, continues to have a …

Incidence of pneumonia among bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) are utilized in the front-line setting as well as for relapsed/refractory (R/R) chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). However, there are some uncertainties regarding the risk of infections, especially …

Mechanisms and progress of LncRNAs in prostate cancer development and diagnostic therapy

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in men worldwide. Despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment, challenges such as late-stage detection, therapeutic resistance, and the complexity of …

Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Therapy in Unresectable Pleural Mesothelioma: Overview of Efficacy, Safety, and Future Outlook

Pleural mesothelioma is an incurable cancer with unmet diagnostic and therapeutic needs. Due to its pattern of local spread, few patients are candidates for multimodality treatment and thus most patients only receive systemic therapy. Chemotherapy …

Elevate your expertise in aplastic anemia (Link opens in a new window)

Transform the way you care for your patients with aplastic anemia with our 3-module series using real-world case studies and expert insights. Discover why early diagnosis matters, explore the benefits and risks of current treatments, and develop tailored approaches for complex cases. 

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CME & eLearning

Webinar

In this interactive webinar, experts discuss best pathological practices within NSCLC and thyroid cancer, as well as how genomic testing can improve outcomes in clinical practice, using patient case studies as illustrations. 

This content is intended only for US-based healthcare providers.

Supported by:
  • Illumina, Inc., and Eli Lilly and Company
Developed by: Springer Healthcare

eLearning (Link opens in a new window)

Transform the way you care for your patients with aplastic anemia with our 3-module series using real-world case studies and expert insights. Discover why early diagnosis matters, explore the benefits and risks of current treatments, and develop tailored approaches for complex cases. 

Supported by:
  • Pfizer
Developed by: Springer Healthcare IME

eLearning | Interviews | Digital Treatment Map | Patient Cases (Link opens in a new window)

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Expert-led, multiformat program which will address the individualized management of NSCLC, through education on the detection of NTRK gene fusions, current evidence-based guidelines, and new and emerging therapies. Will also include guidance on integrating shared decision making into your clinical practice, drawing on insights from a patient on how best to communicate.

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Further Reading

68Ga-FAPI and 18F-FAPI PET/CT for detection of nodal metastases prior radical cystectomy in high-risk urothelial carcinoma patients

The diagnosis and treatment of muscle-invasive carcinoma of the bladder (MIBC) represents an interdisciplinary challenge. Current guidelines recommend radical cystectomy (RC) with pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) in combination with neoadjuvant …

Molecular radiotherapy for adult type metastatic neuroendocrine tumours in children

Paraganglioma and phaeochromocytoma (PPGL), and other malignant neuroendocrine tumours (NET) occur predominantly in adult life, but may also rarely present in childhood. The incidence is so low in paediatric practice, that they do not have …

Clustering of childhood acute leukemia in Finland: a nationwide register-based study

Acute leukemia is the most common malignancy in children, yet its etiology remains largely unknown. Several somatic changes are required for the development of leukemia, and according to a prevailing hypothesis, the first often occurs during fetal …

Total Metastases Volume and Relative Volume Reduction After Neoadjuvant Therapy Predict Outcome After Liver Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases

This retrospective single-center study, performed at the Medical University Vienna, analyzed all patients with elective liver resection for CLM between 2005 and 2016 ( n = 537). The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki …

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Skin infection or lymphoma in a woman with type 2 diabetes?

Cutaneous lymphoma should be considered in patients with long-standing, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and chronic non-healing skin lesions. In this case, primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a skin infection.

Read more

Reassuring results for ART use in BRCA breast cancer survivors

The use of assisted reproductive technology to conceive after breast cancer in young BRCA1/2 carriers does not appear to worsen disease-free survival or pregnancy outcomes.

Read more