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This section provides a brief overview of new cancer drugs and new indications approved by the FDA between October 11, 2023, and November 16, 2023. Read More ›

Mayo Clinic, the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world, has been serving patients for more than 100 years. Read More ›

Philadelphia, PA—Patients with pancreatic cancer who took the benzodiazepine lorazepam (Ativan), commonly prescribed to treat anxiety during cancer treatment, had a shorter progression-free survival than patients who did not, according to results published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Read More ›

The American Society of Clinical Oncology has issued an update to its guidelines for the practical assessment and management of vulnerabilities in patients aged ≥65 years receiving systemic cancer treatment. Read More ›

Washington, DC—On September 6, 2023, the Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, released its 2023 U.S. Generic & Biosimilar Medicines Savings Report highlighting the value of generic and biosimilar medicines. Read More ›

Artificial intelligence chatbots showed mixed results when it came to providing treatment strategies and direct-to-patient cancer advice for a variety of malignancies, according to 2 studies recently published in JAMA Oncology. Read More ›

A cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. Although a healthy diet is linked to improved fertility and cancer survivorship, more than 90% of young adult cancer survivors do not meet the dietary recommendations. A new study explored how to change this. Read More ›

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancers, can make cancer treatments less effective, and may increase the chances of cancer returning. But results from a new study suggest that this information may not be getting through. Read More ›

Chicago, IL—It is well documented that clinical trials thus far have for the most part excluded underserved populations, and that means the results of these trials cannot be generalized to society at large. Read More ›

UCSF Health is recognized worldwide for its high-quality, comprehensive patient care, informed by pioneering research and advanced technologies. Read More ›