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Researchers involved in a large cohort study from three major institutions are calling for broader use of trimodal therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Anesthesiologists report shorter hospitalization in two small studies, testing ways to reduce patients exposure to opioids during pancreatic surgery.

The American Gastroenterological Association published recommendations to help guide the management of hepatocellular carcinoma in the first- and second-line settings.

A review of patients who underwent posterior fossa tumor resections found no significant increase in perioperative complication or 30-day readmission rates. The study has not yet been peer reviewed.

Researchers emphasize the need for implementing quality measures to avoid surveillance adherence and diagnostic errors.

The risk of a venous thromboembolism-related hospital readmission is increased well beyond 30 days after complex cancer surgery, a cohort study shows.

In a small study, just over half (59%) of patients who had combination immunotherapy showed no sign of tumor on preoperative endoscopy.

A blood test that measures circulating tumor DNA can identify patients with colorectal cancer who may derive the most benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy.

Women who develop breast implant–associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma can achieve good outcomes with chemotherapy plus brentuximab vedotin.

Glioblastomas can be identified as a result of an incidental MRI finding. A study of 234 patients found four tumors. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.