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Research in Review

Type of Low-Grade Tumor Commonly Over-Diagnosed, Study Suggests

06/12/2017

JCP Editors

A recent study showed that over 65% of cases of a certain tumor type were over-diagnosed or inaccurately risk-stratified, published in PLOS One (June 7, 2017;12[6]:e0179216). ----- Related Content Modified...

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06/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

PD-1 Expression in T Cells Aids Immunotherapy Strategies for NSCLC

05/12/2017

JCP Editors

Early activation of programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) in CD8 T-cells after immunotherapy treatment is crucial to antitumor response for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to research published...

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05/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Reduced With Specific Type of Diet

05/09/2017

JCP Editors

Patients with colorectal cancer can decrease their risk of disease-related mortality by 54% if they consume certain types of food, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week (May 6-9, 2017; Chicago, IL;...

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05/09/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

PD-1 Expression in T-Cells Aids Immunotherapy Strategies for NSCLC

05/01/2017

JCP Editors

Early activation of programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) in CD8 T-cells after immunotherapy treatment is crucial to anti-tumor response for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to research published...

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05/01/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Serum Marker Helps Predict Response to CAR-T Therapy in Lymphoma

04/28/2017

JCP Editors

Patients with relapsed or refractory lymphoma who achieve durable remission after low-dose conditioning chemotherapy and anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy tend to have high serum levels of a...

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04/28/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

New Prognostic Marker Identified for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

04/27/2017

JCP Editors

A recent meta-analysis identified a strong correlation between an inflammation marker and survival outcomes for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, published in PLOS One (published online April 25, 2017;...

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04/27/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

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Cancer Patients Unfamiliar With Clinical Practice Guidelines, Clinical Pathways

04/12/2017

JCP Editors

Results of a recent survey of the cancer care experience revealed barriers to navigating cancer care, including high costs and lack of information about how treatment decisions are made. ----- Related...

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04/12/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Consolidation Therapy With Chemo Improves Survival for Patients With CLL

03/06/2017

JCP Editors

An intravenous consolidation regimen developed for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) was found to be safe and effective, according to a report in the European Journal of...

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03/06/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

ADT Not Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia for Patients With Prostate Cancer

02/01/2017

JCP Editors

Treating advanced prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) does not increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. ADT is prescribed to men...

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02/01/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Research in Review

Emotional Distress May Lead to Unnecessary Treatment for Prostate Cancer

01/11/2017

JCP Editors

Men diagnosed with prostate cancer may become distressed and consequently choose unnecessarily aggressive treatment options, according to a new study published in the Journal of Oncology. Prostate cancer is a highly...

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01/11/2017

Journal of Clinical Pathways