Scammers used the identity of Brian Druker, MD, the renowned leukemia researcher known for his work developing imatinib (Gleevec), to pitch ivermectin as a cancer cure. (OregonLive)
A phase III trial involving lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) in pretreated metastatic small cell lung cancer failed to meet its primary endpoint of overall survival, Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced.
An international panel of experts issued recommendations on the use of MRI in prostate cancer screening trials and future screening programs. (JAMA Oncology)
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) said it has acquired the remaining supply of luveltamab tazevibulin to keep the discontinued investigational drug available for children with a rare leukemia subtype.
The FDA expanded approval of marstacimab (Hympavzi) in hemophilia A or B to include individuals 12 years or older who have inhibitors, as well as in children 6 to 11 years of age with or without inhibitors, Pfizer announced.
A human papillomavirus (HPV) whole-genome sequencing assay accurately identified minimal residual disease after surgery in people with HPV-associated head and neck cancer who may benefit from additional treatments. (Science Translational Medicine)
A new Netflix documentary examines the rivalry between tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, as well as their shared fight against cancer. (ABC News)
In revealing his own diagnosis, actor Tyler Mane, known for his roles in “X-Men” and “Halloween,” said he wants to raise awareness about male breast cancer. (ABC News)
French sailor Charlie Dalin, who won the Vendee Globe solo race in record time last year, died from gastrointestinal cancer at age 42. (AP)
The age-standardized incidence and mortality rates for mesothelioma have declined in the U.S. since 1990, although absolute cases and deaths have increased, with a rising female burden in multiple states. (JCO Global Oncology)
Millions of U.S adults who undergo breast and colorectal cancer screening are eligible for lung cancer screening, but do not get screened. (Journal of the National Cancer Institute)
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