Chemotherapy | Top 116 novel treatment findings

Intravesical chemotherapy reduces cancer-specific mortality in older adults with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Chemotherapy was associated with a significant reduction in cancer-specific mortality (HR 0.63; 95% CI 0.42-0.94; p value 0.024) among older patients with NMIBC undergoing TURBT, indicating improved cancer-specific survival.

Study published: 2021-03-12

Low-density neutrophils hinder lung cancer treatment

Patients with high PD-L1 expression and elevated LDNs may benefit from combination therapy (CT+IT), which can lead to a depletion of LDNs and improved treatment response.

Study published: 2022-04-28

AC-T regimen worsens cognitive function in breast cancer survivors with chemobrain.

The study highlights the need for careful prescription of the AC-T regimen in breast cancer patients with baseline cognitive impairments to improve their post-chemotherapy quality of life.

Study published: 2021-08-29

Key cells drive early chemoresistance

Identification of biomarkers (BMP1 and TPM2) for early detection of chemoresistance and insights into cellular interactions that contribute to treatment resistance.

Study published: 2024-02-06

Surgery and chemotherapy reduce cardiac sarcoma mortality

The study found that patients who underwent surgical intervention and chemotherapy had significantly lower cause-specific mortality rates compared to those who did not receive these treatments. The five-year cumulative incidence of cause-specific mortality was 74% for soft tissue CS, indicating a high risk, but effective treatments improved survival rates significantly.

Study published: 2023-03-02

Temozolomide ineffective for high vascular glioblastoma

The study found that patients with moderate vascularity and methylated MGMT status had a significant survival benefit from prolonged adjuvant temozolomide treatment, with a median survival difference of 174 days. In contrast, no significant survival benefit was observed for patients with high vascular glioblastomas regardless of methylation status.

Study published: 2021-09-03

Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy improves post-progression survival in advanced lung cancer patients.

Patients with disease progression after durable clinical benefit (DCB) had a median post-progression survival (PPS) of 21.3 months, significantly longer than the 5.2 months for those with primary resistance. Tumor Growth Rate (TGR) indicated a persistent benefit in at least 44.2% of cases.

Study published: 2023-03-13

Co-infusing trometamol with chemotherapy improves outcomes in gastrointestinal cancer patients.

Establishment of twelve recommendations for safe practice in the co-administration of trometamol-containing folinic acid with chemotherapy, aimed at improving patient safety and treatment efficacy.

Study published: 2024-02-11

Combination therapy using PARP inhibitors improves survival in cancer patients with DNA repair biomarkers.

Significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with DNA repair biomarkers, with a hazard ratio of 0.52, indicating a strong benefit from the combination therapy.

Study published: 2023-05-28

Personalized immune checkpoint inhibitors therapy

The study demonstrates that the DRL-derived personalized ICC therapy outperforms predefined fixed schedules, leading to improved treatment responses in tumors with higher CD8+ T cell infiltration. For 'hot tumors', simultaneous administration of chemotherapy and ICI is recommended, while for 'cold tumors', a mid-dosage of chemotherapy is suggested to enhance immune response before ICI treatment.

Study published: 2024-04-10

Targeted therapies improve survival in colorectal cancer patients with liver lesions.

Targeted therapies reduced inter-lesion heterogeneity and improved survival outcomes, especially in liver lesions, compared to chemotherapy alone. High spatiotemporal heterogeneity was associated with worse survival, while targeted therapies showed a significant positive impact on patient survival.

Study published: 2020-10-21

Immunotherapy enhances esophageal cancer treatment

Patients receiving chemoRT+I/O had a higher 3-year overall survival rate (61.4% vs. 55.1%) and more lymph nodes resected compared to those receiving chemoRT alone, suggesting improved oncologic outcomes.

Study published: 2023-10-02

Zirconium-atezolizumab PET imaging improves survival in metastatic triple negative breast cancer patients.

The study aims to demonstrate that Zr-atezolizumab PET/CT imaging can reliably identify patients who are likely to benefit from PD-L1 targeted therapies, potentially leading to improved progression-free survival and overall survival rates in mTNBC patients.

Study published: 2023-03-14

Taxane chemotherapy increases risk of eye problems in women

The study highlights the need for awareness among ophthalmologists and oncologists regarding the potential ocular adverse events associated with taxane chemotherapy, which can lead to improved monitoring and management of patients.

Study published: 2022-02-17

Platinum-based chemotherapy improves outcomes for extensive-disease small cell lung cancer patients.

The study suggests that accounting for operational differences can improve the translation of clinical trial outcomes to real-world settings, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.

Study published: 2024-01-23

Triplet therapy reduces prostate cancer progression in high-volume patients.

All patients achieved a PSA decline of 99%, and imaging response was confirmed in 88% of abiraterone patients and 75% of darolutamide patients. The treatment was found to be highly effective and tolerable, especially for synchronous high-volume mHSPC patients.

Study published: 2023-10-14

Pembrolizumab plus radiotherapy improves outcomes in rectal cancer patients

The study aims to provide safety and efficacy data for this novel treatment approach, with the potential for improved patient outcomes and insights into immunological changes during treatment.

Study published: 2021-11-01

The anti-androgen agent seviteronel reduces metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer.

The combination of seviteronel and chemotherapy significantly improves the inhibition of primary and metastatic tumor growth and prevents the emergence of chemotherapy-resistant disease. It also identifies cytoplasmic androgen receptor expression as a biomarker for predicting poor response to chemotherapy and positive response to the combination therapy.

Study published: 2022-03-21

Nanoparticle miRNA-22 enhances TNBC treatment

The study found that miRNA-22 nanotherapy showed potential for improved treatment outcomes in TNBC, particularly when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors and standard-of-care drugs. Drug synergy was identified, suggesting that the combination of miRNA-22 with existing therapies could enhance therapeutic efficacy.

Study published: 2021-10-26

Circulating tumor cell-guided therapy improves survival in breast cancer patients

Positive outcomes include improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients classified as high risk who receive chemotherapy based on CTC counts. The study suggests that CTC-guided therapy may lead to better resource utilization and reduced toxicity when therapy is de-escalated in low-risk patients.

Study published: 2023-10-09

Platinum agents benefit resistant ovarian cancer

The meta-analysis found that patients with PROC showed a response rate of 36% when treated with platinum-based chemotherapy, compared to 16% with non-platinum therapies, indicating a significant benefit from reintroducing platinum agents.

Study published: 2022-07-15

Cognitive behavioral therapy with bright light therapy reduces insomnia in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Participants in the CBT group experienced a significant reduction in insomnia symptoms and improved sleep efficiency compared to the TAU group. Additionally, there was a notable improvement in fatigue and daytime sleep-related impairment.

Study published: 2021-03-24

Chemotherapy enhances PD-(L)1 blockade efficacy

Chemotherapy-IO was associated with improved overall response rate (ORR) of 44% compared to 35% for IO alone (p=0.005) and improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with PD-L1 expression ≥1% (HR 0.75, p=0.005).

Study published: 2023-02-27

Anticoagulation therapy reduces thromboembolism in cancer patients with COVID-19

The study found that patients on anticoagulation had significantly fewer thromboembolic events compared to those who did not receive anticoagulation (9.1% vs 79.0%, p<0.0001). Additionally, mortality was higher in patients who developed TE, indicating a worse survival outcome associated with thromboembolism.

Study published: 2021-05-27

COVID-19 vaccination boosts immunity in cancer patients

Overall seroconversion rate of 94% in oncology patients, with 98% in solid tumors and 85% in hematological malignancies. High seroconversion rates were noted in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (97%) and hormonal therapies (100%).

Study published: 2021-05-14

Low-dose chemo with delayed immunotherapy

The study reported a complete response in 5.3% of patients and a partial response in 68.4%, with an overall objective response rate of 73.7%. Major pathologic response was observed in 47.4% of patients, and radiological downstaging occurred in 39.5%.

Study published: 2024-07-12

Chronomodulated chemotherapy reduces hematologic toxicity in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

Chronomodulated chemotherapy showed a significant reduction in hematological toxicity compared to conventional chemotherapy, although there was no overall difference in objective response rate (ORR) or other toxicities.

Study published: 2022-12-12

Intensified treatment improves rectal cancer outcomes

Preliminary results indicated tolerability and feasibility of the intensified neoadjuvant treatment, with some patients achieving complete pathological response (pCR) and no reported recurrence or death events to date.

Study published: 2023-01-09

Multimodal treatment improves survival in advanced esophageal cancer patients

The study found a median survival time of six months for patients, with a 6-month survival rate of 54.6%. However, the overall survival rates were low, indicating a need for improved treatment strategies.

Study published: 2023-02-22

Neoadjuvant therapy reduces aggressive traits in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

NAT led to significant reductions in ER/PgR and Ki67 levels, downregulation of proliferation-related genes, and shifts towards less aggressive intrinsic subtypes. Approximately 25% of HER2-0 cases changed to HER2-low, indicating a dynamic shift in HER2 status post-treatment.

Study published: 2023-12-29

Chemotherapy improves survival in elderly lung cancer patients with advanced disease.

Overall survival rates were similar across age groups, indicating that age alone may not significantly impact survival outcomes in advanced NSCLC patients receiving chemotherapy.

Study published: 2023-01-09

AI scoring system improves breast cancer prognosis

Patients classified with high MIRS exhibited significantly improved survival rates compared to those with low MIRS. The system effectively stratifies patients into high and low risk groups, enhancing the accuracy of prognosis and guiding therapy decisions.

Study published: 2021-12-17

Nivolumab combined with chemotherapy improves survival in advanced gastric cancer patients.

Nivolumab plus chemotherapy showed improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to chemotherapy alone, particularly in patients with PD-L1 CPS≥5, with a median OS improvement of 3 months.

Study published: 2024-02-27

Chinese herbal injection improves lung cancer treatment outcomes for patients with malignant pleural effusion.

Improved therapeutic effects, higher quality of life scores, and reduced rates of digestive tract reactions, bone marrow suppression, and chest pain compared to cisplatin alone.

Study published: 2022-12-06

Combination therapy with carvedilol and candesartan fails to protect heart function in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.

The study found no significant difference in left ventricular ejection fraction between the cardioprotection and standard care groups after 6 months, indicating that the treatment did not prevent decline in cardiac function.

Study published: 2023-02-21

Immune checkpoint inhibitors improve quality of life in advanced lung cancer patients.

Patients receiving first line immuno-monotherapy showed a small improvement in global quality of life (gQoL) within the first six months, while those on first line chemo-immunotherapy also experienced a small improvement over 18 months.

Study published: 2024-04-30

Surgery improves outcomes in elderly esophageal cancer

The surgical group had a 3-year OS of 59% and a median PFS of 38.3 months, significantly better than the non-surgical group's 27% OS and 12.3 months PFS.

Study published: 2023-08-06

Hospital clowns improve psychological well-being

Patients in the experimental group showed significant improvements in psychological functioning, including decreased negative affect and enhanced positive emotional states, as well as improved mindfulness and cognitive functioning.

Study published: 2023-11-23

Pembrolizumab extends survival post-progression

The study found that continuing pembrolizumab treatment beyond progression could extend progression-free survival (PFS) and better control tumor burden in patients with fewer lesions prior to treatment initiation. It suggests that patients experiencing nontarget progression may still derive significant benefit from ongoing pembrolizumab treatment.

Study published: 2022-05-10

Regularly eating Dried Miracle Berries reduces inflammation in cancer patients.

Significant reductions in plasma levels of inflammatory biomarkers (IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, PIF) were observed, particularly in the standard dose DMB group, along with improved nutritional status and taste acuity.

Study published: 2024-06-24

Personalized drug combinations improve survival in stage II colorectal cancer patients.

The TFunctionalProg method demonstrated significant predictive value, with the low-risk group showing a three-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) rate of 92.6% compared to 59.7% in the high-risk group, indicating improved outcomes through personalized treatment strategies.

Study published: 2022-09-12

Oncofertility counseling helps breast cancer survivors achieve pregnancy

The study found that 25.7% of patients achieved pregnancy post-treatment, with a majority being spontaneous pregnancies. It highlighted the importance of proper fertility counseling, as those who received it were less likely to have unplanned pregnancies.

Study published: 2021-06-10

Prophylactic para-aortic irradiation improves outcomes

The study aims to demonstrate a significant reduction in para-aortic recurrence rates and an improvement in overall survival rates in patients receiving prophylactic para-aortic irradiation compared to those receiving only pelvic radiotherapy.

Study published: 2024-04-19

Knockdown and gemcitabine enhance apoptosis

The combination of SPP1 knockdown and gemcitabine treatment resulted in a synergistic effect, enhancing early apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells and significantly reducing their migratory and invasive capabilities.

Study published: 2024-05-06

First-line chemotherapy improves survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

Patients with low response-speed heterogeneity had significantly longer median progression-free survival (PFS) of 9.41 months and overall survival (OS) of 22.4 months compared to those with high heterogeneity, who had PFS of 7.27 months and OS of 16.0 months.

Study published: 2022-07-29

Combination of targeted therapies improves cancer treatment outcomes for advanced patients.

The study identifies 4 synergistic and 10 antagonistic drug combinations, suggesting that targeted therapies should be used in combination with cytotoxic drugs to achieve higher response rates.

Study published: 2020-12-09

Hormone replacement therapy reduces prostate cancer risk in transgender females

Positive outcomes may include reduced androgen levels, which could potentially lower the risk of prostate cancer development, although this is not guaranteed and may vary based on individual patient factors.

Study published: 2024-02-08

Repurposed drugs improve breast cancer treatment outcomes for at-risk patients.

The study identifies a list of candidate drugs that are enriched for those currently being investigated for breast cancer, suggesting a novel approach to accelerate drug repurposing and improve treatment options.

Study published: 2024-05-15

FLOT regimen improves survival in gastric cancer

The FLOT regimen demonstrated a median overall survival that was not reached, with a median progression-free survival of 25 months, significantly higher than the other regimens (DCF: 17 months, FOLFOX: 15 months, ECF: 14 months). The overall response rate for FLOT was 84.4%, which was notably higher than the other regimens.

Study published: 2021-01-29

Chemotherapy and surgery improve survival in older adults with intestinal lymphoma.

The study found that patients with primary intestinal DLBCL who received chemotherapy with or without surgery had significantly improved survival outcomes. The overall survival analysis indicated that younger patients and those diagnosed at earlier stages had better survival rates.

Study published: 2022-07-18

Ganitumab improves breast cancer outcomes in patients with low IGFBP7 expression.

The addition of ganitumab to chemotherapy significantly improved the pathological complete response (pCR) rate in breast cancer patients with low IGFBP7 expression, indicating a favorable treatment response.

Study published: 2024-03-11

Chemotherapy treatment disrupts brain function in breast cancer patients.

The study found a significant decrease in self-reported cognitive function (PROMIS score) and longer durations of EEG microstates following chemotherapy, indicating disturbed functional dynamics in the brain.

Study published: 2024-07-05

Recombinant human IL-7-hyFc therapy increases lymphocyte counts in recurrent glioblastoma patients.

The mean total lymphocyte count (TLC) significantly increased from 1,131 cells/mm at baseline to 4,356 cells/mm after the first treatment. This increase was observed in 88.8% of patients. The median overall survival (OS) was 378 days, and progression-free survival (PFS) was 231 days.

Study published: 2022-01-10

Non-cancer drugs show promise for lung cancer

The study found that disulfiram significantly enhanced survival and response rates in patients with advanced NSCLC, indicating its potential as a repurposed treatment.

Study published: 2023-12-04

Blood-based signatures predict NSCLC response

The study identified a panel of blood-based gene signatures that can predict responses to PD-1 blockade therapy in NSCLC patients. Notably, genes DLG5 and H3C10 were associated with overall survival, indicating potential biomarkers for treatment efficacy.

Study published: 2021-12-07

Cytokine-induced killer cells treat CRC liver metastases

CIK cells generated from both healthy donors and patients with CRC liver metastases showed comparable cytotoxicity against CRC cell lines and patient-derived tumor organoids. The study supports the potential of autologous CIK cell therapy to improve treatment outcomes for patients with CRLM.

Study published: 2023-09-18

Machine learning enhances ctDNA survival prediction

The machine learning models improved predictions of overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS), achieving higher c-index scores and better risk stratification for patients. Rapid and complete ctDNA clearance was associated with long-term clinical benefits.

Study published: 2023-10-25

Genomic insights into TGCT platinum sensitivity

The identification of CNVs, particularly the amplification of 2q11.1, may serve as a potential biomarker for predicting sensitivity to platinum-based therapy in TGCT patients, which could improve treatment outcomes and personalized therapy approaches.

Study published: 2021-10-01

Nivolumab plus capecitabine improves outcomes

The combination of nivolumab and capecitabine resulted in a greater increase in PIS from baseline to week 6 (91%) compared to nivolumab (47%) or capecitabine (53%) alone. The presence of ctDNA was associated with disease recurrence, indicating the potential for ctDNA monitoring in predicting outcomes.

Study published: 2023-12-04

Circulating tumor DNA predicts chemotherapy response in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

The study found that ctDNA positivity was 100% at baseline, decreasing to 79% at week 3 and 55% at week 12. A significant reduction in ctDNA tumor fraction was observed, with a 285-fold decrease in responders and a 24-fold decrease in non-responders. ctDNA clearance correlated with lower RCB, indicating a potential for improved outcomes in patients with lower residual disease.

Study published: 2023-03-08

Adjuvant chemotherapy decreases quality of life in breast cancer patients.

The study found that while chemotherapy can improve survival rates in breast cancer patients, it also leads to a significant decrease in quality of life (QoL) as measured by the visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). Certain toxicities, particularly lethargy, depression, anxiety, and pain, were associated with notable declines in QoL scores.

Study published: 2022-11-29

The BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is safe for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Anti-S1 antibody levels were significantly lower in the cancer patient groups (both ICI and CC) compared to healthy volunteers after the second dose, indicating a reduced immunogenic response in these patients.

Study published: 2021-10-25

FLOT regimen safe for gastric cancer

All patients completed 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, with 9 achieving R0 resection and 3 showing complete or subtotal pathological tumor regression. The median follow-up time was 23.13 months, with 8 patients achieving overall survival and 7 having relapse-free survival.

Study published: 2020-11-28

Circulating tumor DNA predicts better survival in esophageal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

The study found that early changes in ctDNA levels after the initial cycle of chemotherapy were predictive of later treatment responses, with high accuracy. Patients with low post-/pre-ctDNA levels had significantly better overall survival rates compared to those with high levels.

Study published: 2021-03-05

Metronomic capecitabine improves survival in liver cancer patients

The pooled data from eight studies indicated a disease control rate (DCR) of 36% and an overall response rate (ORR) of 7%. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.57 months, and the median overall survival (OS) was 11.75 months, suggesting that metronomic capecitabine can provide meaningful clinical benefits for patients with HCC.

Study published: 2024-06-09

Cancer patients face COVID-19 mortality

The study highlights that cancer treatment should not be halted due to fears of COVID-19, as the majority of deaths were attributed to cancer rather than the virus.

Study published: 2021-05-27

Systemic antineoplastic treatment reduces psychological distress in advanced cancer patients.

Psychological distress improved in patients with advanced cancer after systemic treatment, while it increased in those with resected cancer, indicating a complex relationship between treatment and psychological well-being.

Study published: 2022-05-17

COVID-19 vaccine safe for lung cancer patients

Vaccination significantly increased antibody titers in lung cancer patients, although the levels were lower compared to non-cancer patients.

Study published: 2022-06-26

Enteral nutrition less effective than oral

The ON group had significantly fewer interruptions in chemoradiotherapy compared to the EN group, suggesting better compliance and potentially improved treatment outcomes.

Study published: 2023-09-15

Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine improves COVID-19 protection in cancer patients

Two months after vaccination, 77.1% of participants had detectable anti-S IgG and 80.7% had neutralizing antibodies, with an overall response rate of 86.9%.

Study published: 2021-09-05

DCAF predicts poor outcomes in biliary cancers

Patients with lower DCAF levels had significantly better overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to those with higher DCAF levels. Each 1% increase in ctDNA was associated with a hazard ratio of 13.1 in OS.

Study published: 2021-11-02

Standardized treatments improve outcomes for patients with endometrial, cervical, and ovarian cancers.

Identification of druggable alterations and improved understanding of mutational landscapes in gynecological cancers, leading to potential novel treatment options.

Study published: 2023-10-09

Drug-resistant clones drive colorectal cancer relapse

The research provides insights into the evolutionary history of recurrent lesions, identifying specific mutations that may contribute to therapeutic resistance and informing future treatment strategies.

Study published: 2022-03-04

Multiomic profiling improves ovarian cancer treatment

Patients with BRCA2 mutations and overexpressing cases demonstrated prolonged survival and higher chemotherapy response rates. The study identifies distinct clinical behaviors associated with specific molecular features, suggesting improved outcomes for patients with certain genetic profiles.

Study published: 2022-01-07

AI predicts cardiac dysfunction risk

The AI-ECG model successfully identified patients at higher risk for developing cardiomyopathy and significantly increased the incidence of CTRCD endpoints, demonstrating its potential as a scalable risk stratification tool for patients undergoing cardiotoxic chemotherapy.

Study published: 2024-03-19

DNA analysis predicts chemotherapy response

The analysis of tdDNA in urine and plasma samples was able to predict neoadjuvant chemotherapy response and long-term oncological outcomes, with higher detection rates of tdDNA correlating with lower response rates to treatment.

Study published: 2022-10-26

Adjuvant therapy improves breast cancer survival predictions for women

The study reports high positive predictive values (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) for different patient subgroups, indicating the effectiveness of the prognostic predictor. For instance, TNBC patients showed a PPV of 1.0 and NPV of 0.83, while HER2+ patients had a PPV of 0.91 and NPV of 1.0, demonstrating the potential for improved survival predictions.

Study published: 2020-10-29

The digital twin model improves survival in oropharyngeal cancer patients

The DQL model achieved a mean accuracy of 87.09% and a median accuracy of 90.85% in predicting treatment outcomes, leading to an improved predicted survival rate by +3.73% (95% CI: [-0.75%, +8.96%]). This suggests that the optimized treatment decisions can enhance patient survival and treatment efficacy.

Study published: 2021-04-10

Conformal radical radiotherapy improves survival in patients with advanced esophageal cancer

With a median follow-up of 7 months, 80% of patients were alive, and 32.22% had no evidence of disease. The study indicates a potential for improved survival rates with the treatment regimen used.

Study published: 2022-01-27

Chemotherapy improves survival in elderly patients with small-cell lung cancer

Younger patients had better overall survival rates and were more likely to receive curative treatment compared to older patients. However, the study highlighted the need for more data on older patients' outcomes.

Study published: 2022-07-08

The OncoPrism-HNSCC assay predicts disease control in patients with recurrent head and neck cancer.

The OncoPrism-HNSCC assay significantly correlated with disease control and progression-free survival in both monotherapy and chemo-immunotherapy cohorts, demonstrating higher specificity and sensitivity compared to existing biomarkers like PD-L1 and tumor mutational burden.

Study published: 2024-06-01

COVID-19 vaccine effective in breast cancer

Patients exhibited adequate serologic responses against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination, although those on cytotoxic chemotherapy had lower antibody titers compared to those on non-cytotoxic treatments or no treatments.

Study published: 2022-07-24

Digital health intervention improves quality of life

Expected positive outcomes include improved self-efficacy, reduced distress, better management of side effects, and enhanced sexual quality of life among participants.

Study published: 2024-02-22

Mobile health interventions improve quality of life for women with breast cancer

Significant improvement in quality of life (SMD = 0.32), enhanced self-efficacy, self-esteem, and emotional functioning, along with reduced symptom prevalence and distress.

Study published: 2022-02-17

Intermittent fasting during Ramadan improves chemotherapy tolerability in colorectal cancer patients.

89.2% of CRC patients fasted during Ramadan, with 73% reporting improved tolerability of chemotherapy side effects. CEA levels were reduced in 46.9% and LDH in 55.6% of patients, with a significant decline in CEA levels in three patients.

Study published: 2022-08-06

SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effective in thoracic cancer

The study found that 88% of patients who received a third vaccine dose showed seroconversion, indicating a successful immune response, while only 2.3% contracted symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during the follow-up period.

Study published: 2021-08-13

Sacubitril/valsartan protects against cardiotoxicity

The use of sacubitril/valsartan resulted in a significant increase in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) by 6.78%, an increase in global longitudinal strain of the left ventricle (LV-GLS) by 3.37%, a decrease in serum NT-proBNP levels by 1003.64 pg/mL, and an increase in the distance traveled by 95.23 meters compared to baseline values.

Study published: 2023-08-16

Temozolomide improves survival in glioblastoma patients after treatment.

The study demonstrates that non-clinicians can accurately abstract GBM diagnosis data from EHRs with high sensitivity (0.98) and specificity (1.00), comparable to clinician abstraction. This suggests that training non-clinicians can reduce costs and improve data quality for cancer outcomes research. The derived LOT data allows for a better understanding of treatment patterns and time-to-next-treatment analysis.

Study published: 2023-04-28

Exercise improves chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

The meta-analysis showed significant improvements in quality of life (SMD 0.45) and CIPN symptoms (SMD 0.46). Pain levels also tended to improve with exercise (SMD 0.84), suggesting that exercise is effective in managing CIPN symptoms and enhancing overall well-being.

Study published: 2023-11-28

CPLX1 gene predicts gastric cancer recurrence

Increased expression of CPLX1 mRNA in gastric cancer tissues correlates with worse prognoses and serves as an independent risk factor for peritoneal recurrence in patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy.

Study published: 2021-03-28

Surgery and chemotherapy impact diabetes risk

The study found that the incidence of T2D was highest in the Left-Chemo group and lowest in the Rectal-No-Chemo group. An increased BMI was associated with nearly a twofold increased risk of developing T2D across all groups. The findings suggest that postoperative T2D screening should be prioritized for CRC survivors with overweight or obesity.

Study published: 2023-07-27

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy improves survival rates in advanced gastric cancer patients.

The five-year overall survival rates were 61.8% for the NAC group and 73.5% for the AC group, with no significant difference between the two treatment approaches.

Study published: 2023-05-29

Chemotherapy causes myelosuppression in breast cancer patients.

The study highlights the prevalence of myelosuppression in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, emphasizing the need for monitoring and management strategies to mitigate its effects and ensure timely treatment.

Study published: 2024-02-01

Fingolimod ineffective for CIPN treatment

In the prevention trial, one patient did not develop significant CIPN, suggesting a potential benefit for some individuals, although overall results were inconclusive.

Study published: 2022-09-09

Yiqi Huayu Jiedu decoction enhances FLOT chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer.

The primary outcome is the postoperative pathological response rate of the tumor, with secondary outcomes including improved perioperative nutritional status and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome.

Study published: 2024-01-30

Surgery significantly improves survival rates in patients with soft tissue sarcoma.

Patients who underwent surgery on their primary sites had a survival rate of approximately 90% after two, five, and ten years. Surgery on ScS improved survival by 75%, and radiation therapy led to a 26% improvement in survival. Chemotherapy resulted in a 40% reduction in mortality for certain patients.

Study published: 2023-01-03

Chemotherapy treatment causes cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors.

Approximately 1 in 3 breast cancer survivors may experience clinically significant cognitive impairment, with higher prevalence reported through self-reports compared to neuropsychological tests.

Study published: 2021-08-20

Proton pump inhibitors worsen survival in glioblastoma patients.

The study found that patients not using PPIs had better median overall survival rates and 2-year overall survival rates compared to those who used PPIs, indicating a detrimental effect of PPIs on survival outcomes in GBM patients.

Study published: 2024-01-30

Surgery plus chemotherapy improves survival

The results indicated that patients in Group B (VATS P/D plus HITHOC) had a median overall survival of 28 months compared to 19 months in Group A (VATS talc pleurodesis). The survival rate for patients with epithelioid type MPM was significantly higher in Group B, with a median survival of 45 months compared to 15 months in Group A.

Study published: 2021-11-28

Antibiotics affect colorectal cancer recurrence in patients after surgery.

The study found that outpatient antibiotic intake after surgery was linked to unfavorable 3-year disease-free survival, particularly in patients with locally advanced disease during chemotherapy. Specific antibiotics like cephalosporins and quinolones were identified as having negative impacts on DFS.

Study published: 2023-09-25

Cervical cancer treatment during pregnancy

The study suggests that treatment decisions should be individualized based on cancer stage, with careful consideration of maternal and fetal benefits. The full-term delivery rate was relatively higher in the trachelectomy group, indicating a positive outcome for some patients.

Study published: 2022-02-07

Microtubule agents enhance immune response benefits

The interaction between MTAs and immune responses significantly affects patient survival in TNBC. Specifically, a higher interferon score correlates with improved outcomes in patients treated with Vinorelbine compared to Docetaxel.

Study published: 2024-03-12

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy increases PD-L1 expression in triple-negative breast cancer patients.

Patients with PD-L1 expression post-NAC exhibited a higher residual cancer burden, indicating a potential subgroup that may benefit from subsequent ICI treatment despite not achieving pCR. High Ki67 levels post-NAC were associated with poor prognosis, suggesting a need for closer monitoring and alternative therapies.

Study published: 2020-12-07

Early referral to peritoneal cancer centers improves survival in colorectal cancer patients with peritoneal metastases.

The consensus-driven clinical pathways aim to improve management strategies for CRC-PM, with evidence suggesting that cytoreductive surgery can lead to median overall survival exceeding 40 months in some cases. The guidelines also highlight the need for high-quality evidence and prospective multicenter trials to further validate treatment approaches.

Study published: 2024-05-09

Atezolizumab and docetaxel improve survival in advanced lung cancer patients.

The study found that rwPFS outcomes for docetaxel were closely aligned with ctPFS, while atezolizumab showed improved rwPFS when excluding pseudo-progression events, indicating a need for careful endpoint selection in real-world studies.

Study published: 2022-05-02

Circulating microRNA profiles predict response to platinum chemotherapy in high-grade serous ovarian cancer patients.

The study found that predictive models based on circulating miRNA profiles had a high area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values, indicating strong predictive ability for treatment-free intervals of platinum chemotherapy.

Study published: 2024-02-05

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy reduces breast cancer recurrence risk in patients with positive lymph nodes.

Patients with 4 or more positive nodes had significantly impaired RFS in the luminal subgroup. In TNBC, both 1-3 and 4 or more positive nodes were associated with decreased RFS. Similar trends were observed in HER2-positive breast cancer.

Study published: 2020-12-07

Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography predicts breast cancer treatment response better than tomosynthesis.

CESM with contrast-enhancement demonstrated the highest accuracy for predicting pathological complete response (pCR) and residual invasive tumor size compared to MRI. The study found that CESM is comparable to MRI in predicting treatment response, particularly when considering residual microcalcifications.

Study published: 2022-08-30

Chemotherapy with intensity-modulated radiotherapy reduces CNS organ size in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Quantifiable geometric changes in CNS-OARs were observed, which could inform refinements in radiation treatment protocols to enhance safety and efficacy.

Study published: 2022-07-05

Vincristine increases hearing loss risk

Vincristine exposure was associated with a significantly increased risk of hearing loss, with an odds ratio of 4.8 in the study population.

Study published: 2023-03-02

Miraculin improves taste in cancer patients

Patients consuming the standard dose of DMB showed improved taste acuity, increased energy intake, better energy expenditure coverage, and enhanced quality of life, particularly in terms of constipation. Additionally, levels of arachidonic and docosahexaenoic acids in erythrocytes increased over time, and fat-free mass improved significantly.

Study published: 2024-05-16

Cervical cancer treatment costs women in Uganda

Despite the financial burdens, the study indicates that women continue to seek treatment for cervical cancer, highlighting their resilience and the importance of addressing the economic barriers to care.

Study published: 2023-10-28

Physical performance predicts survival in lung cancer

Physical performance was identified as a significant predictor of overall survival in metastatic NSCLC patients, with insights into circulating factors affecting skeletal muscle homeostasis and prognosis.

Study published: 2023-08-27

Chemotherapy impacts cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.

The study found that the AC-T regimen led to significant cognitive impairment in attention and working memory, highlighting the need for careful consideration of chemotherapy regimens in breast cancer treatment.

Study published: 2021-08-30

Vinorelbine-platinum regimen effective in mBC

The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 2.3 months, improving to 4.1 months with bevacizumab. The objective response rate (ORR) was 11.1% without bevacizumab, increasing to 25% with its addition. The disease control rate (DCR) improved from 27.7% to 83.3% with bevacizumab.

Study published: 2024-06-20

The St. Gallen guidelines may lead to inadequate treatment for patients with invasive lobular breast cancer.

The study found that patients with ILC had a higher prevalence of ≥4 ALN metastases compared to those with invasive ductal cancer of no special type (NST). This suggests that adherence to the St. Gallen guidelines without considering the unique characteristics of ILC may lead to inadequate treatment for a significant proportion of patients.

Study published: 2021-06-12