TON - September 2018, Vol 11, No 4

TON - SEPTEMBER 2018, Vol 11, No 4

FDA News - September 2018

High Tumor Microsatellite Instability a Marker for Lynch Syndrome, More Common Condition Than Generally Expected
The novel drug sacituzumab govitecan is showing significant promise in HER2-negative breast cancers. “The benefit was durable, with an estimated medical duration of response of 7.4 months,” reported Aditya Bardia, MD, MPH. Read More ›

Oncologists Discuss Medical Marijuana with Patients but Are Not Sure About Its Efficacy
“Our study shows that medical marijuana is a salient topic in cancer care today, and the majority of oncologists think it may have utility for certain patients….however, data on medical marijuana use is less so,” said Ilana M. Braun, MD. Read More ›

With Access to Care, Black Men in the United States Have Same Prostate Cancer Outcomes as White Men
Chicago, IL—In the United States, black men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as white men, and they are often diagnosed at a younger age and at later stages of the disease. Read More ›

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