Oncology/Hematology
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In multinational cohort, cancer incidence with pulled drug no different than other H2RAs
Strategy tied to better outcomes but fails to meet primary goal of phase II trial
In a phase III trial, momelotinib reduced anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly
Study shows similar incidence rates to general population, unlike for those with erosive GERD
In a phase III trial, momelotinib reduced anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly
Study shows similar incidence rates to general population, unlike for those with erosive GERD
Oncology/Hematology Case Studies
Man with a first-degree relative with CRC initially only agreed to stool-based testing
![A computer rendering of colorectal cancer.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/103xxx/103285.jpg)
The cause lies in a lengthy history of cancer treatment, confirmed by histopathology analysis
![A photo composite of a man with arm sores.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/102xxx/102751.jpg)
Consistently low PSA levels failed to signal metastasis
![A photo of a senior man in hospital gown sitting in a wheelchair in a hospital hallway.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/98xxx/98259.jpg)
More in Oncology/Hematology
Technique reduces risk of severe lung toxicity and radiation to the heart compared with 3D-CRT
![WCLC over a photo of Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/106xxx/106324.jpg)
Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more
![A photo of a female and male surgeon performing gynecological surgery.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/106xxx/106321.jpg)
Osimertinib plus chemotherapy improved PFS by nearly 9 months versus targeted agent alone
![WCLC over a photo of Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/106xxx/106299.jpg)
Best outcomes with transplantation, but non-transplant patients also benefited from quizartinib
![SOHO over a photo of George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/106xxx/106278.jpg)