Dr. Maurie Markman reports on a study indicating immunotherapy significantly improves outcome in patients with neuroblastoma, which he sees as proof of concept for immunotherapy as cancer management. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 ovarian cancer may be at increased risk for visceral metastases, as suggested by a recent study discussed by Dr. Maurie Markman. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
The US Food and Drug Administration has delayed its decision on whether to revoke the license for bevacizumab use in breast cancer, as recommended by a recent advisory committee. Medscape Medical News
Although the results were modest, a meta-analysis found that activity-related interventions and psychological counseling were able to reduce the incidence of fatigue in patients with cancer. Medscape Medical News
How cancer diagnosis and treatment stressors specifically affect adolescents is not well understood. How does the parent-child relationship play a part? Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
The HNA-3a/b antigen system has been implicated in this complication, and translational research is providing a possible explanation for some of the severe reactions seen in transfusion patients. Medscape Medical News
