A Patient's Self-Advocacy Leads to an Essential Thrombocythemia Diagnosis in Her 30s
While in nursing school, a patient recognized potential signs of a blood disorder and advocated for further testing, leading to an early diagnosis of essential thrombocythemia.
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Asking Questions About Treatment Options for MPN
A patient with MPN urges others to ask questions about treatment options, which may also include inquiring about clinical trials.
Low ctDNA Levels May Show Longer Recurrence-Free Interval in Breast Cancer
In patients with triple-negative breast cancer, ctDNA was most commonly identified within six months after treatment, reflecting the disease’s typical pattern of early recurrence.
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Empowering Patients With Cancer Through Clear Clinical Trial Communication
A clinical trial manager emphasizes the importance of a phased approach to educating patients about complex protocols and potential side effects.
Driven by Experience: How a Caregiver Became an MPN Advocate
An MPN advocate used his personal experiences to inform his dedication to patient-centered research and support programs for patients.
Empowering Patients With MPNs to Participate in Clinical Research
A patient advocate discusses the difficulties of finding and participating in clinical trials for MPNs, and the impact on research and treatment development.
Top 5 Stories from the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
CURE® highlights some of the top stories from SABCS, including those focused on older and younger patients with breast cancer, in addition to treatment strategies.
How Monjuvi Plus Revlimid, Rituxan Work to Treat Follicular Lymphoma
The treatment combination was found to reduce the risk of follicular lymphoma progression or death by 57%, a study has shown.
Monjuvi Combination May Improve Survival in Follicular Lymphoma
Monjuvi plus Revlimid and Rituxan demonstrated improved progression-free survival for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.
The Power of Voice in MPN Management
One of this year’s MPN Heroes® talked about the importance of a supportive care team, especially as every patient with MPN presents differently.
Top 4 Stories From the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting
CURE® highlights some top stories from the ASH Annual Meeting, focusing on B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, multiple myeloma and other blood cancers.
Real-World Data May Confirm Monjuvi’s Efficacy in Large B-Cell Lymphoma
The real-world effectiveness of Monjuvi for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the U.S. was demonstrated, according to data from a retrospective analysis.
Epkinly Leads to Responses in Heavily Pretreated Patients With CLL
Among patients with heavily pretreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia, treatment with Epkinly monotherapy showed deep responses.
Darzalex Regimen May Improve MRD Responses in Multiple Myeloma
Patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are transplant ineligible or deferred may benefit from receiving a Darzalex treatment combination.
Enhertu May Help Preserve Quality of Life in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Treatment with Enhertu showed favorable outcomes regarding health-related quality of life in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, regardless of brain metastases.
Targeting Multiple Pathways Improves Outcomes in Some With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Targeting the estrogen receptor and HER2 pathways improved progression-free survival in patients with HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
What is Follicular Lymphoma and Why Are Better Treatments Needed?
CURE® spoke with an expert about follicular lymphoma, a disease that is still considered incurable.
Imbruvica-Venetoclax Shows Promise in Managing CLL
A combination of Imbruvica and venetoclax showed significantly prolonged progression-free survival in patients with untreated CLL, an expert explained.
Surgical Intervention May Improve Survival in Young Patients with Breast Cancer
Younger patients with breast cancer and the BRCA gene showed improved survival after undergoing risk-reducing mastectomy and/or risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy.
Black Patients With Myeloma Face Taste, Skin Side Effects from Talvey
Black patients may be more affected by certain side effects from Talvey compared with White patients with multiple myeloma, an expert told CURE®.
Tecartus After Outpatient Lymphodepletion Safe, Effective in B-ALL and MCL
Outpatient lymphodepletion followed by Tecartus was found to be safe and effective in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and mantle cell lymphoma.
Camrelizumab Plus Chemo May Be New Presurgical Option in Breast Cancer Subset
Presurgical camrelizumab plus chemotherapy significantly improved responses versus chemotherapy alone in early or locally advanced TNBC.
Tecentriq Regimen Misses End Goal in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Tecentriq plus chemotherapy did not improve event-free survival in triple-negative breast cancer but increased rate of complete tumor removal.
HER3-DXd With or Without Femara Effective for Some With High-Risk Breast Cancer
Patients with high-risk, HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer treated with HER3-DXd with or without Femara (letrozole) experienced fewer side effects than with chemotherapy.
Understanding Genetics May Predict Treatment Response in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Several biomarkers may predict improved treatment responses and outcomes in patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
Postoperative Radiation Offers Higher Quality of Life, Fewer Side Effects in Some with Breast Cancer
Radiation therapy resulted in improved quality of life and fewer side effects for older patients with stage 1 luminal-like breast cancer than endocrine therapy.
CDK4/6 Inhibitor Combos Miss Survival Goal in Metastatic Breast Cancer Subset
No significant survival benefits were found when comparing three CDK4/6 inhibitor combinations during initial treatment for HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.
Ultra-Sensitive ctDNA Testing Can Detect ctDNA in HR+ Breast Cancer
Detections of ctDNA at baseline in patients with HR-positive early breast cancer were associated with larger tumor size.
Time to Next Treatment Slightly Higher With Orserdu in Breast Cancer Subset
In certain patients with ESR1-mutant breast cancer, time to next treatment was slightly higher with Orserdu versus PFS in a phase 3 trial.
Older Patients With Early Breast Cancer May Have Worse Immune Side Effects
Patients with early breast cancer who are older may experience high-grade immune-related side effects after receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors.