A nationally-published, award-winning journalist, Alex Biese joined the CURE team as an assistant managing editor in April 2023. Prior to that, Alex's work was published in outlets including the Chicago Sun-Times, MTV.com, USA TODAY and the Press of Atlantic City. Alex is a member of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and also performs at the Jersey Shore with the acoustic jam band Somewhat Relative.
Drug Shortage of Prostate Cancer Treatment Pluvicto Resolved, FDA Finds
October 27th 2023According to the Food and Drug Administration, the shortage of Novartis’ prostate cancer treatment Pluvicto, which began in March, has been resolved, with the manufacturer expecting a continued expansion of supply.
Approval of Braftovi With Mektovi Adds to Targeted Options for Metastatic NSCLC
October 24th 2023Dr. Gene G. Finley of Drexel University of College of Medicine and AHN Cancer Institute, Allegheny Clinic Medical Oncology, explains why the approval of Braftovi and Mektovi “It's an important improvement in our armamentarium.”
FDA Approves Braftovi and Mektovi for Some Patients with Metastatic NSCLC
October 12th 2023Braftovi (encorafenib) with Mektovi (binimetinib) has been approved for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a BRAF V600E mutation, the agency announced on Wednesday evening.
‘The Complete Guide to Breast Reconstruction’ Author Empowers Patients With Information
October 5th 2023Now in its fifth edition, “The Complete Guide to Breast Reconstruction: Choosing the Best Options After Your Mastectomy” by two-time breast cancer survivor Kathy Steligo offers patients comprehensive, up-to-date information.
Experts Indifferent About Drug Use Among Patients With Cancer With Short Prognoses
September 25th 2023“If prognosis is just weeks to months and pain is well-controlled, (I’m) not sure I really care about other illicit substance use,” said one member of a panel evaluating opioid management approaches among patients experiencing advanced cancer-related pain and using nonmedical stimulants.
Masofaniten Plus Xtandi Has Potential Clinical Benefits for Patients With mCRPC
September 24th 2023The second phase of a study evaluating androgen receptor inhibitor masofaniten combined with antiandrogen Xtandi for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer has been launched.