Hem/Onc Round-up: COVID-19 and Cancer Treatment, How to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Mortality, and more
Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the hematology/oncology section. In this edition, read about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on...
Is It Okay to Delay Surgery in Very Early Breast Cancer?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cancelled surgeries, delayed treatments, and patients hesitating to seek care. One concern has been the effect this may...
July 2020 Briefing – Hematology & Oncology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Hematology & Oncology for July 2020. This roundup includes...
Chemotherapy May Be a Viable Treatment Option for Male Breast Cancer
Treatments for male breast cancer patients are not well-understood. A study found that men with progesterone receptor (PR)-negative, nonmetastatic breast cancer and PR-positive, stage...
Study: Troubling Trends in Women’s Breast Cancer
The findings of a new study show a concerning trend in women’s breast cancer – rates of breast cancer in premenopausal women are growing...
Chemotherapy in Older Breast Cancer Patients? Don’t Rule It Out, Finds Study
A new study suggests that age may not be the most important factor to consider for chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, who may still...
Fewer Larger Doses of Radiotherapy Safe, Effective in the Long-run for Breast Cancer Patients
A 10-year study found that breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy may have similar outcomes and side effects if they receive a few large doses...
