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Oncolytic Virus Shows High Response Rates in BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer

— Results from interim analysis suggest "potential to disrupt the NMIBC treatment landscape"

SUO over a photo of the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

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Noninvasive Therapy Shows Efficacy in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Investigational intravesical solution led to complete response rate of 79%

Nov 30, 2023
Diagnostic Imaging Not Yet Enough for Biopsy-Free Radical Prostatectomy

Study validates concerns about benign prostatic hyperplasia-related PSMA-PET false positives

Nov 27, 2023
'We're Not There Yet': CAR T-Cell Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Potential standard of care after current therapies, but key obstacles remain in the way

Nov 15, 2023
Targeting New Pathways to Improve Outcomes in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Building on recent success requires intervention at multiple steps in the cancer immunity cycle

Nov 14, 2023
'We're Not There Yet': CAR T-Cell Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Potential standard of care after current therapies, but key obstacles remain in the way

Targeting New Pathways to Improve Outcomes in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Building on recent success requires intervention at multiple steps in the cancer immunity cycle

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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Active in Heavily Treated Renal Cell Carcinoma

Responses to "special drug" zanzalintinib in cabozantinib-exposed and unexposed patients

Nov 11, 2023
IKCS over a photo of Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
Opinion
Moving Beyond the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' to Address Cancer Disparities

A "local heroes effect" can better reach communities of color

Nov 09, 2023
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Opinion
Transitioning Cancer Survivors Away From Oncologic Care

It's time for a new model of care

Nov 03, 2023
A photo of a mature woman ringing the Cancer Survivor’s Bell
Reduced-Dose Schedule of Cabazitaxel Viable for Seniors With mCRPC

Grade 3 or higher neutropenia, neutropenic complications reduced by 12-fold

Nov 01, 2023
A photo of a senior man reading a book during a course of chemotherapy.
Radionuclide Therapy Tops AR-Pathway Inhibitor Switch for mCRPC

Time to radiographic progression doubled with 177Lu-PSMA-617

Oct 25, 2023
ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.
Randomized Trial Backs HIF-2a Inhibition in Advanced RCC

After immunotherapy-TKI failure, belzutifan produces better outcomes versus everolimus

Oct 24, 2023
ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.
Landmark Trial Produces New First-Line Standard for Advanced Bladder Cancer

Enfortumab vedotin-pembrolizumab doubles OS, PFS versus chemotherapy

Oct 22, 2023
ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.
Carbohydrates and Long-Term Weight Change; Value of Cardiac Transfers

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Oct 21, 2023
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Single Dose of Antibiotic Cured Early Syphilis, Even in Those With HIV

One dose proved noninferior to triple-dose regimen in randomized trial

Oct 16, 2023
IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.
Bladder-Sparing Neoadjuvant Protocol Gets High Marks for MIBC

Complete clinical response predicted favorable outcomes for up to 2 years

Oct 06, 2023
A computer rendering of bladder cancer.
SBRT Noninferior to Conventional RT for Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer

Treatment over 1 to 2 weeks achieves similar outcomes to therapy given for as long as 7.5 weeks

Oct 03, 2023
ASTRO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center
FDA OKs Another Injectable for Rare Kidney Disorder

Nedosiran approved for patients ages 9 years and older with primary hyperoxaluria type 1

Oct 02, 2023
FDA APPROVED nedosiran (Rivfloza) over a computer rendering of a transparent kidney with kidney stones.
SBRT Added to Standard Tx Boosts Outcomes in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer

Combination improved biochemical response and PFS compared with systemic treatment alone

Sep 27, 2023
 A photo of a mature man receiving radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
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