Notizie AIOM – anno XV
ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline Update: Platelet Transfusion for Patients With Cancer
December 7, 2017 - As reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology by Charles A. Schiffer, MD, of Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University School of Medicine, and colleagues, ASCO has issued a clinical practice guideline update on platelet transfusions in patients ...Leggi tutto
FDA Approvals in GBM, Biosimilar in Breast Cancer and Gastric/GEJ Cancer, and Biomarker Assay
December 7, 2017 - The FDA has approved the trastuzumab biosimilar MYL-1401O7. The approved indications are for HER2-positive patients with breast cancer or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, which are the same indications as trastuzumab. Genentech, ...Leggi tutto
Web-app
Una nuova web-app gratuita, in otto lingue, per computer, tablet e smartphone sul tumore dell’ovaio è disponibile sul sito del Corriere della Sera in collaborazione con l'Associazione Italiana di Oncologia Medica (leggi e scarica). Strumento interattivo in due ...Leggi tutto
Oral Microbiome Composition Reflects Prospective Risk for Esophageal Cancers
Bacteria may play a role in esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), although evidence is limited to cross-sectional studies. In this study, we examined the relationship of oral microbiota with EAC and ESCC risk in a prospective study ...Leggi tutto
Mutations in Homologous Recombination Genes and Outcomes in Ovarian Carcinoma Patients in GOG 218: an NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group Study
We hypothesized that mutations in homologous recombination repair (HRR) genes beyond BRCA1 and BRCA2 improve outcomes for ovarian carcinoma (OC) patients treated with platinum therapy and would impact the relative benefit of adding prolonged bevacizumab. Experimental Design: ...Leggi tutto
Role of Kindness in Cancer Care
The wonders of high-tech cancer care are best complemented by the humanity of high-touch care. Simple kindnesses can help to diffuse negative emotions that are associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment-and may even help to improve patients' outcomes. On the basis of ...Leggi tutto