July 14, 2025

Can Planned C-Sections Increase the Risk of Childhood ALL?

A study that included nearly 2.5 million children born in Sweden found the risk of ALL was 21% higher in children born by planned cesarean section (C-section) compared with children born vaginally, al...

The ASCO Post

July 10, 2025

A Powerful Team Researches Re-irradiation Options for Breast Cancer Recurrence

When breast cancer returns in a previously treated breast, the standard approach has been salvage mastectomy. The recently launched BRASIL trial (NCT06867484) aims to challenge this paradigm by investigating whether carefully selected patients can safely undergo repeat breast conservation with partial re-irradiation.

Baptist Health South Florida

July 10, 2025

Team-Based Approach Tackles the Deadly Diagnosis of Glioblastoma

The multidisciplinary brain tumor team of Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute delivers advanced therapies tailored to each patient’s specific needs, balancing aggressive treatment with quality of life.

Baptist Health South Florida

July 09, 2025

PP-007: A First-in-Class Neuroprotective Agent Moves into Phase 3 Stroke Trial

A novel investigational compound, PP-007 (PEGylated carboxyhemoglobin), is advancing to a global Phase 3 clinical trial as a potential breakthrough in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke

Baptist Health South Florida

July 02, 2025

Can Genetic Testing Identify the Best Treatment for Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer?

Patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) have a median overall survival of only about two to three years, but genomic sequencing is making inroads against that grim prognosis.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

July 01, 2025

Survey Shows Inaccuracies in U.S. Perceptions of Testicular Cancer

Only about 13% of U.S. adults correctly reported that testicular cancer is most common among men younger than 40.

The ASCO Post

July 01, 2025

New Study Shows Tiny Cuts Could Improve Brain Surgery: A Simpler, Safer Way to Treat Brain Tumors

A new study from doctors at Miami Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, highlights a gentler way to perform brain surgery, one that uses small tools and avoids the need for large openings in the skull.

Baptist Health South Florida

June 30, 2025

Retifanlimab-dlwr Approved for Anal Cancer

The FDA approved the PD-1–blocking monoclonal antibody in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of adults with inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic squamous ce...

The ASCO Post

June 30, 2025

Novel Cancer Screening Test for Veterans Now Being Offered at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

During their time of service, members of the U.S. Armed Forces face considerable risks while fulfilling their mission and protecting the country. However, a less visible risk to the wellbeing of U.S. military members and veterans is on the rise.

Dana-Farber