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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

Research Timeline: Animal Studies

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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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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Human Research

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Study : Personalized vaccines may help pancreatic cancer treatment

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Human Research

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Most relevant for: People with pancreatic cancer who have tumors that can be removed by surgery

Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed at a late stage when patients have few treatment options. Early study results showed that a pancreatic cancer vaccine delayed the return of cancer for nearly half of the participants. (Posted 8/29/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Topic : Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults: What Millennials and Gen Zs need to know

Relevance: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: Young adults

The rate of colorectal cancer among young adults in the US has been increasing since the 1990s. Scientists are trying to figure out why. (Posted 8/15/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Topic : Sex and intimacy after breast cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People with breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer in sexual or intimate relationships and their partners

A breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect relationships with romantic partners. This review highlights two studies that looked at how people with breast cancer and their partners are affected, how they cope, how best to communicate with each other and how to talk with healthcare providers about concerns related to cancer and sexuality. (Posted 8/8/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Study : New treatment option for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer

If you have advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, there is a new treatment called Jemperli (dostarlimab) that could be an option for you. This study looked at how well Jemperli worked compared to standard treatment. Based on these results, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combination of Jemperli and chemotherapy for certain types of advanced endometrial cancer. (Posted 8/4/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

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Topic : Reducing ovarian cancer risk without removing the ovaries

Relevance: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People who are not at high risk of ovarian cancer who are having pelvic surgery

A leading ovarian cancer organization has recommended that all women who have pelvic surgery should also consider removing their fallopian tubes to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer. (Posted 7/18/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Study : Progestin birth control may slightly increase breast cancer risk

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People who are using or have recently used birth control containing only the hormone progestin

Different types of birth control carry different cancer risks. Birth control using the hormone progestin slightly increases the risk of breast cancer during use and for a few years after use. (Posted 7/10/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

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Study : Breast cancer disparities among the LGBTQ+ community

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

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Most relevant for: People belonging to the LGBTQ+ community

This study looked at differences in breast cancer treatment outcomes among people from the LGBTQ+ community.  (Posted 6/28/23)

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Relevance: Medium-High

Guideline : What is breast density and why does it matter?

Relevance: Medium-High

Most relevant for: People who have mammograms

New FDA guidelines for mammograms will go into effect by September 2024. Current FDA guidance requires hospitals and breast centers to give people information about their breast density with their mammogram results. By September 2024, mammogram providers will need to relay to patients who have dense breast that they should discuss the need for additional imaging. This article provides an overview of what breast density means and why it matters. (Posted 6/8/23)

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Relevance: Medium

Topic : Impact of new laws on cancer treatment during pregnancy

Relevance: Medium

Most relevant for: People who have cancer who are pregnant

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that abortion is no longer a protected right under the Constitution.  This landmark decision leaves regulation of abortion to the states. Cancer treatment during pregnancy may now be impacted in states that have abortion bans or limitations. (Posted 5/31/23)

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