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| Many Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer Are Not Getting the Recommended Treatment |
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Many U.S. doctors aren’t using the most up-to-date treatments for men with hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer. Often, it’s because they aren’t aware of the latest treatment recommendations, or they are concerned about side effects.
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| Abnormal Results from Prenatal Blood Test Could Point to Cancer in the Mother |
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Unusual results from prenatal tests can show that the mother has cancer, a new study has found. The study also suggests that whole-body imaging after abnormal results can find these cancers.
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| Injectable Nivolumab Approved as an Alternative to Infusion |
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The injectable form of nivolumab, called Opdivo Qvantig, is quicker and easier to give, several oncologists said, and is just as effective as the IV form.
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Immunotherapy Boosts Chemotherapy as First Treatment for Some Kids with ALL
Following positive results from a clinical trial, the immunotherapy drug blinatumomab (Blincyto) is expected to become part of the standard initial treatment for many kids with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). ALL is the most common form of childhood cancer.
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Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Treatment
When cells that are meant to form sperm in the testicles or eggs in the ovaries travel to other parts of the body, they may grow into extragonadal germ cell tumors (GCTs). Learn more about GCTs on this updated page, including their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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