26 May 2023 (Friday) - Oncology Central Update

The nice people at Oncology Central sent their update today… Much of it went over my head (I can’t pretend it didn’t), but I suspect some of it has stuck…

 

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ASCO 2023: a collection of breaking new stories

To help you keep up-to-date with key headlines coming out of the ASCO Annual Meeting 2023 (2−6 June, IL, USA), we have put together a collection of the latest news stories. 

 

Latest news

ASCO23: Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improves overall survival for advanced cervical cancer patients

A study has highlighted favorable survival results for advanced cervical cancer patients given pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab; supporting a possible new standard of care for the first-line treatment for this patient population.  

ASCO23: US−Mexican cross collaboration greatly improves survival outcomes for pediatric leukemia patients

Two hospitals, one in Mexico and one in the US, joined forces to seek to improve outcomes for pediatric leukemia patients. The study highlighted stark improvements in survival for these children when collaborative initiatives were implemented.

ASCO23: Medicaid expansion associated with survival improvements for both Black and White gastrointestinal cancer patients

Findings from the examination of racial disparities in mortality rates in gastrointestinal cancer patients, following Medicaid expansion, have demonstrated encouraging results.

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