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Joining Forces Against Hereditary Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
October 24th 2018After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis “out of the blue” in 1996, Sue Friedman would later come to find out she also has a BRCA2 genetic mutation – a discovery that would lead to the creation of an organization for individuals in a similar situation.
'Bringing Hope Home' After a Cancer Diagnosis
October 24th 2018When Paul Isenberg’s wife, Nicole, was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma shortly after the birth of their child, Gabrielle, the couple realized two things: how blessed they were and that some people going through cancer have nobody to turn to.
Aggressive Radiation Therapy Improves Survival in Patients with Metastatic Cancer
October 23rd 2018A high dose of precision radiation could drastically increase the survival rates of patients with metastatic cancer, and double the time patients live without cancer growth, according to study results presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
New Research Says Universal Lynch Syndrome Testing Should Be Expanded
October 22nd 2018While universal screening for Lynch syndrome is currently only recommended for patients with colorectal and endometrial cancers, a new study recently published in The American Journal of Surgical Pathology suggests this for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, too.
Drug Duo Granted Priority Review for CLL Treatment
October 17th 2018The FDA has granted a priority designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for use in combination with Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for the frontline treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer Receive Unnecessary Medicine at Hospital Discharge
October 17th 2018The amount of preventative medicines given during hospital admission may be associated with an increased amount prescribed at discharge – resulting in higher costs and an increased risk for drug-drug interactions in patients with advanced lung cancer.