Oncology: What You May Have Missed in 2023

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Public Health

Background:

• Cancer treatment advances improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Complex cancer care necessitates multidisciplinary physician collaboration.
• Evidence review targets non-oncologist specialists managing cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• Highlight significant 2023 publications relevant to oncology patient management.
• Provide crucial updates for internal medicine specialists and subspecialists.
• Synthesize new evidence across diverse oncology-related topics.

Main Methods:

• Literature screening of 2023 publications.
• Focus on evidence relevant to non-oncology specialists.
• Categorization of articles by topic: social interventions, screening, therapies, and COVID-19.

Main Results:

• Key findings on social interventions for end-of-life care and caregiver well-being.
• Updated screening guidelines for colorectal and lung cancer risk.
• Evidence on safe hormone-related therapies for noninvasive breast neoplasia.
• Insights into COVID-19 vaccination, cannabinoid use for pain, immune checkpoint inhibitor side effects, and second primary neoplasms.

Conclusions:

• Non-oncologist physicians require updated knowledge on diverse oncology topics.
• Social determinants and targeted therapies are critical in cancer care.
• Ongoing research addresses survivorship, adverse effects, and emerging challenges in oncology.