In a recent study of pediatric ALL, minimal residual disease was able to predict patients who were at increased risk for relapse post-allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
Using genome-wide association studies, researchers have identified a germline variant that is associated with intolerance to mercaptopurine in pediatric ALL.
Prostate cancer patients who smoke may be more susceptible to complications from treatment, and have increased risk of side effects and disease recurrence.
Many women with breast cancer do not understand the details of their tumor characteristics or how they relate to specific treatment options, according to a new study.
Consumption of four or more cups of caffeinated coffee per day was associated with a 20% decreased risk for malignant melanoma, according to a recent study.
This slide show includes some of the highlights from the 2015 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, including a study that linked vitamin D levels to colorectal cancer outcomes, positive results in pancreatic cancer with a new targeted agent, and more.
