An Expert Explains the Three Major Treatment Modalities in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
September 15th 2020“In the field of triple-negative breast cancer, we're beginning to see some remarkable advances, mostly centering around the three paradigms that have become so attractive for the treatment of cancer: immunotherapy, targeted biologics and antibody-drug conjugates,” Dr. Howard A. “Skip” Burris, III said in an interview.
When it Comes to Cancer, 'You Never Know What Someone is Going Through'
September 15th 2020The death of actor Chadwick Boseman from colorectal cancer has brought to light that many people with cancer fight their battles quietly, and how even oncologists need to be considerate of a patient’s struggles despite how they appear.
‘Trust, But Verify’: How a Cancer Survivor Became His Own Best Advocate
September 10th 2020This week on the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Larry Whipple — a lung cancer survivor who became his own best advocate — about how his insistence on the best care led to results he could only dream of, and how other patients with cancer can take an active role in their own care, too.
Ninlaro Found to Be Effective and Safe for Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
August 28th 2020In addition to improving progression-free survival, researchers have found single-agent Ninlaro (ixazomib) to be a tolerable option in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have also already undergone an autologous stem cell transplant.
The Basics of Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
August 27th 2020In this week’s episode of the CURE® Talks Cancer podcast, surgical oncologist Dr. Margo Shoup sits down with CURE® to shed some light on retroperitoneal sarcoma and shares her thoughts on what patients need to know about its diagnosis and treatment.
Clinical Trials Are Pivotal in the Evolution of CAR-T Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
August 18th 2020While the use of CAR-T cell therapy is currently still being investigated in patients with multiple myeloma, Dr. Nina Shah of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center believes that these clinical trials will be what ultimately moves the field forward.
Eating to Stay Healthy Through Cancer Treatment
August 6th 2020In this week’s episode of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, oncology dietitian Rachel Wong shares some insight into the dietary modifications patients with cancer can make to ensure they maintain their nutrition and stay healthy through their treatment and beyond.
Possible Triplet Regimen Shows Promise For Certain Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
August 4th 2020“Overall, the take-home point is that it's a small study so far and the follow-up time is still short, but it is pretty exciting preliminary data,” said Dr. Courtney DiNardo about the combination of Tibsovo plus Venclexta – with or without Vidaza – in IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia.