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Article : Signs of endometrial cancer: Six survivor stories

Relevance: High

Quality of Writing: High

Most relevant for: Women who want to learn more about the signs of or are at risk for endometrial cancer.

This article shares the experiences of six women diagnosed with endometrial cancer. It highlights the most common signs of endometrial cancer.  (Posted 11/16/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Update : New drug combination approved for treatment of BRCA-mutated metastatic prostate cancer

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Most relevant for: People with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer with a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2

The FDA approved Akeega (niraparib and abiraterone) plus prednisone for the treatment of BRCA-mutated, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Akeega can be used as an early or later treatment. (Posted 11/9/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Study : Pausing hormone therapy to pursue pregnancy does not increase the short-term risk of early-stage cancer recurrence

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: Women with breast cancer who are considering pregnancy

Women who paused hormone therapy treatment of early-stage hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive) breast cancer to attempt to get pregnant had no increase in short-term recurrence. (Posted 11/3/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Article : Red flags for colorectal cancer in young adults

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: Young adults

The rate of colorectal cancer in young adults has been increasing. Researchers in this study identified four signs or “red flags” for colorectal cancer before age 50 (considered to be early onset colorectal cancer). Recognizing these red flags can help diagnose and treat colorectal cancer earlier.  (Posted 10/23/23)

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Update : New first-line treatment option for metastatic prostate cancer

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Most relevant for: People with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer who have an inherited or tumor mutation in certain genes.

The FDA has approved Talzenna (talazoparib) with Xtandi (enzalutamide) as first-line treatments for some patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. (Posted 10/2/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Human Research

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Article : Artificial intelligence (AI) may find breast cancer on mammograms sooner

Relevance: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Human Research

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Most relevant for: People interested in the use of artificial intelligence in medicine

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may help doctors read mammograms. This assistance may lead to earlier diagnoses of breast cancer. (Posted 9/29/23)

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Quality of Writing: Medium-High

Article : Genetic testing and the future of medicine

Relevance: High

Quality of Writing: Medium-High

Most relevant for: People interested in genetic testing.

An article published in Katie Couric Media discusses genetic testing and how it can impact health. The author talked with Dr. Robert Steiner, a doctor who specializes in genetics. He talked about genetic testing and how the results can affect health and change lives. (Posted 9/28/23)

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Quality of Writing: High

Topic : Sexual health concerns of gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

Quality of Writing: High

Most relevant for: Gay and bisexual men diagnosed with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer therapy can affect gay and bisexual men differently than heterosexual men. Many urologists do not routinely address these unique concerns. Selecting providers who understand the concerns that are unique to gay and bisexual patients and asking questions about sexual health concerns may improve these patients' healthcare experiences. (Posted 9/21/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Update : New drug combination for early treatment of some metastatic prostate cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer with a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2

The FDA approved Lynparza (olaparib) for use earlier in treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) when added to abiraterone and prednisone for people with a BRCA mutation found through genetic or tumor testing. Lynparza combined with hormone therapy may now be used as a first-line or later treatment. (Posted 9/11/23)

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Relevance: Medium-Low

Quality of Writing: Medium

Research Timeline: Animal Studies

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Article : Promising drug for cancer treatment begins clinical trials

Relevance: Medium-Low

Quality of Writing: Medium

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Most relevant for: People with solid tumors.

Researchers at City of Hope are testing a new type of cancer treatment drug. When tested in animals and cells taken from human cancers, this new drug prevented the growth of many types of cancer. Initial clinical trials in people have just started. (Posted 9/7/23)

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