Postsurgical Keytruda Plus Chemo May Benefit Patients With dMMR Endometrial Cancer
Study findings were mixed regarding the postsurgical combination of Keytruda and chemotherapy with or without radiation among patients with high-risk endometrial cancer.
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Rybrevant Plus Chemo Results in Superior Outcomes in EGFR-Mutant Advanced NSCLC
Rybrevant plus chemotherapy improved overall survival versus chemo alone in EGFR-mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer after disease progression.
Enhertu Demonstrates Overall, Intracranial Activity in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer benefitted from treatment with Enhertu regardless of brain metastasis.
Welireg Shows Stable Survival Benefits Over Afinitor in Kidney Cancer
Among patients with previously treated advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) Welireg continued to show some benefits, though not to overall survival.
Imfinzi After Primary Treatment Does Not Improve Disease-Free Survival in PD-L1-Positive NSCLC
Patients with NSCLC did not see a disease-free survival benefit with Imfinzi after surgery compared with taking a placebo.
Steering the Treatment of Gynecologic Cancers With Biomarkers
Several drug classes, including immunotherapy, antibody-drug conjugates and PARP inhibitors have helped improve outcomes for gynecologic cancers.
Why Biomarkers Are a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ for Patients and Providers
As part of the CURE® Educated Patient® Gynecologic Cancers Summit, an expert explained the basics of biomarkers and the questions they raise.
Navigating Clinical Trials in Gynecologic Cancers
Patients can benefit from clinical trials in gynecologic cancers, and knowing that they can advocate for themselves for potential consideration for study enrollment.
First-Line Rybrevant Plus Lazcluze Shows Trend Toward Overall Survival in EGFR-Positive NSCLC
Rybrevant plus Lazcluze, compared with Tagrisso, showed a trend towards favorable overall survival in EGFR-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Pros and Cons of Surgery Approaches in Gynecologic Cancers
Surgery for gynecologic cancers is a common form of treatment, but each surgical approach has its advantages and disadvantages for patients.
Understanding Molecular Classifications of Gynecologic Cancers
After being diagnosed with a type of gynecologic cancer, it is essential for patients to understand the molecular makeup of their disease.
10 Multiple Myeloma Questions and Answers: Treatments and Side Effects
Patients with multiple myeloma now have several available treatment options, so it’s important to have answers to some of the frequently asked questions.
Common Metastatic Breast Cancer Questions Answered by Oncologists
Two breast oncologists responded to frequently asked questions about metastatic breast cancer.
Hope Through Research and Advancements in Metastatic Breast Cancer
An expert explained the importance of understanding different subtypes of metastatic breast cancer and available treatment options based on biomarker testing.
Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Metastatic Breast Cancer
Here are answers to 10 questions patients asked at the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit about scans, treatment and clinical trials.
Oncologist Debunks Clinical Trial Myths
Before enrolling in a clinical trial for metastatic breast cancer, it’s important to know which are best suited for each individual, an expert said.
Palliative Care’s Role in Helping Patients With Breast Cancer, Their Families
One specialist explained the ways palliative care, also known as supportive care, can assist patients during a breast cancer journey.
Integrative Methods Address Common Breast Cancer Quality-of-Life Issues
At the CURE® Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit, an expert discussed integrative methods that can improve quality of life.
Biomarker Testing Is Essential in HR-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Patients with HR-positive metastatic breast cancer can expect to undergo biomarker testing both at diagnosis and again if the disease progresses.
Side Effects to Monitor During HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment
One expert explained the common side effects at every line of treatment for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer during the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit.
How Targeted Therapies Changed Lung Cancer Treatment
One expert explains why “the future of precision medicine” has arrived in lung cancer at the CURE® Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit.
A Personalized Approach to Combining Drugs and Surgery for NSCLC
Tumor characteristics are used to determine the best method of combining therapies with surgery for non-small cell lung cancer, according to a presentation at the CURE® Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit.
CAR-T Moving to Earlier Availability in Multiple Myeloma
During the CURE® Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit, one expert explained the push to make CAR-T cell therapy available for patients sooner.
Combining Drugs, Radiation Is ‘Practice-Changing’ for Some Lung Cancer Subsets
Radiation plus targeted or immunotherapies could be beneficial for certain patients with lung cancer, and expert said at the CURE® Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit.
The Role of Biomarker Testing for Personalized Therapy in Lung Cancer
Patients with lung cancer may have personalized treatment options after biomarker testing, an expert said at the CURE® Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit.
Understanding Immunotherapy and Side Effects in Advanced Lung Cancer
Treatment for lung cancer has changed significantly with immunotherapy, an expert said during the CURE® Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit.
Multiple Myeloma Progression Still Slowed With Reduced Tecvayli Dosing
Data show that patients’ multiple myeloma still fails to progress if patients receive less-frequent Tecvayli.
Don’t Delay Bringing Up CML Concerns, a Doctor Says
To ensure best outcomes, patients with chronic myeloid leukemia should maintain frequent communication with their care teams — even between appointments.
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Most Patients With CML Can Continue Their Normal Lifestyle During Treatment
Most — though not all — side effects from chronic myeloid leukemia treatment improve over time, an expert said.
Organizations Can Help Patients with CML Face the ‘Long Treatment Journey’
A chronic myeloid leukemia diagnosis can negatively affect patients and their loved ones’ mental health, but there are resources that can help.