Targeted brain radiation may offer better outcomes for patients with metastasized small cell lung cancer
Image credit Mass General Brigham Hospital CANCER DIGEST – July 12, 2025 – Small cell lung cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the...
Genetics may play a larger role in second cancers among childhood cancer survivors than previously thought
A new St. Jude's Research study shows that genetics need to be considered in assessing risk of second cancers in pediatric cancer...
New protocol opens marrow and stem cell transplantation to many more patients with blood cancer
A clinical study has shown that a new protocol for stem cell or bone marrow transplantation with unmatched donors achieves outcomes comparable to patients with fully matched donors.
Low-risk thyroid cancer patients can safely forgo radioactive iodine treatments
The thyroid uses iodine, a mineral found in some foods and in iodized salt, to help make several hormones that control heart rate, body...
New drug combination shows promise for treating transplant ineligible Multiple Myeloma patients
Diagram shows signs and symptoms of Multiple Myeloma – Image credit Multiple Myeloma Foundation CANCER DIGEST – June 8, 2025 – The...
Early results show promise of CAR-T cell therapy for treating rare blood cancer
Eight of 11 patients (72.7%) treated in a early stage international clinical trial of a new drug for a rare form of blood cancer achieved complete remission, meaning there were no signs of cancer after treatment, a new study shows.
