The Netherlands Cancer Institute

This early-phase study tested a new treatment approach for men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The standard treatment uses radiation plus 2-3 years of hormone therapy, which can cause lasting side effects. Researchers added a targeted radioactive drug …

This study aimed to create a computer program that can automatically identify arteries and bones in ultrasound images taken during surgery. The goal is to help surgeons navigate more accurately when removing abdominal tumors. Fifty adult patients scheduled for abdominal surgery p…

This study tested a new navigation system that helps surgeons see exactly where a kidney tumor is during robot-assisted surgery. The goal was to remove only the tumor and as little healthy kidney tissue as possible. Twenty adults scheduled for this type of surgery took part. The …

This study involved 654 adults with sarcoma to understand how to better measure their health-related quality of life. Researchers interviewed patients and healthcare professionals to identify the most important issues. The goal is to create a questionnaire that captures the uniqu…

This study tested a new type of PET scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 in tumors. The goal was to see if this scan could predict which patients with advanced lung cancer would benefit from the immunotherapy drug nivolumab. Eighty patients received the scan before starting…