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NICE Recommends PD-1 Inhibitor for Advanced Anal Cancer https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/nice-recommends-pd-1-inhibitor-advanced-anal-cancer-2026a10017hk?ecd=wnl_edit_tpal_etid8901213&uac=148436CN&impID=8901213 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended retifanlimab (Zynyz, Incyte Biosciences) with platinum-based chemotherapy as an option for adults with untreated metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC). Common Sense Oncology Puts Patients First https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/common-sense-oncology-puts-patients-first-2026a10017jq?ecd=wnl_edit_tpal_etid8901213&uac=148436CN&impID=8901213 The European Society for Medical Oncology’s annual congress, held in Madrid, Spain, from October 23 to 27, 2026, featured plenty of innovation and breakthroughs set to transform clinical practice, as well as plenty of “common sense.” Common Sense Oncology was a focus of the meeting, with a session exploring the approach’s principles and highlighting several national initiatives. Glutathione Supplements: Health Benefits or Just Hype? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/glutathione-supplements-health-benefits-or-just-hype-2026a10017ju?ecd=wnl_edit_tpal_etid8901213&uac=148436CN&impID=8901213 Glutathione supplements are marketed for detoxification, protection against oxidative stress, and even cancer prevention. Manufacturers promote glutathione as an effective antioxidant with a wide range of health benefits. In fact, this naturally occurring molecule plays an important role in cellular protection and the body’s natural detoxification processes; however, clinical evidence has not established that supplementation provides these health benefits. What do the studies actually show? When Should Pediatric Palliative Care Begin? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/when-should-pediatric-palliative-care-begin-2026a10017jl?ecd=wnl_edit_tpal_etid8901213&uac=148436CN&impID=8901213 When a family is told that their child has a serious illness, the term “palliative care” can sound like a difficult verdict. Many families immediately associate it with stopping treatment, the final days in the hospital, or imminent death. However, pediatric palliative care (PPC) is not an alternative to disease-directed treatment. It should accompany treatment from the earliest stages of illness and adapt to the child’s needs as the clinical condition evolves. New American Cancer Society Guidelines Take Firmer Stance on PSA Screening https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-american-cancer-society-guidelines-take-firmer-stance-2026a10017j0?ecd=wnl_edit_tpal_etid8901213&uac=148436CN&impID=8901213 In new prostate cancer screening guidelines, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has called for routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing of average-risk men every 2 years from ages 50 through 69 years. Among the 10 main recommendations, the group also advises repeat testing 2 weeks to 3 months later for men with PSA levels of 3 ng/mL or higher to confirm persistent elevations before further evaluation.