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The Sudden Twists and Turns of Cancer
Finding support as a cancer survivor helps me get through the unpredictable twists and turns of cancer.
Dickey Betts Died, ‘Shopaholic’ Author Announces Cancer Diagnosis and More
From the Allman Brothers Band’s singer Dickey Betts dying after a cancer diagnosis to the “Shopaholic” author announcing her glioblastoma diagnosis, here’s what is happening in the cancer space this week.
Cancer Taught Me that Family Matters Most
After treatment for colorectal cancer, I wrote this poem to my children because I wasn't sure how much time I had left.
Novel IGSF8 Plus Keytruda Evaluated in Phase 1 Trial for Solid Tumors
Two immune checkpoint inhibitors are being evaluated together in a phase 1 trial for certain patients with advanced solid tumors.
ADC FG-3246 May Show Promise in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Topline data has been released from a trial of antibody-drug conjugate FG-3246 for patients with pretreated, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
When Your Hero Dies of Lung Cancer
Walt Disney died of lung cancer, leaving an important lesson to my son.
Postsurgical Keytruda Improves Survival in Clear Cell Kidney Cancer
For decades, researchers have been seeking a therapy to improve outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma who underwent a nephrectomy.
Corner Room in a Pueblo, Colorado Cancer Hospital
I wrote this heart-felt poem after watching my father pass away from stage 4 lung cancer.
Presurgical Chemo May Not Improve Disease Control in Colon Cancer
There was not a significant difference between presurgical and postsurgical chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced colon cancer, researchers found.
What Patients With Breast Cancer Need to Know About ADC-Related Fatigue
Researchers have found that treatment with antibody-drug conjugates is associated with fatigue among patients with breast cancer.
Advocating for My Brain After Metastases from Breast Cancer
My metastatic breast cancer has caused metastases to my brain, so it's important I advocate for my brain when symptoms arise.
TIL Therapy Promising in Uveal Melanoma, Tool Predicts Responders
A type of therapy that involves “liberating” T cells from a suppressive tumor environment showed promise in the treatment of patients with uveal melanoma.
The Time I First Learned About My Mom's Breast Cancer
As the son of a breast cancer survivor, here is a poem recalling the time she first told me about her cancer.
SKB246 Led to Disease Control, Durable Response in Gastric Cancers
SKB264 led to durable responses and a manageable safety profile in patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancers, an expert said.
Pelabresib Combo Leads to Outcomes Linked to Better Survival in Myelofibrosis
Pelabresib plus Jakafi led to a reduction in spleen size and was tolerable in patients with myelofibrosis, according to data from MANIFEST-2.
Cancer’s Quicksand of the Past
While I have a good prognosis, I still sometimes find myself in cancer’s quicksand of the past, pulling me out of current moments of joy.
ACE Inhibitors May Not Prevent Chemo-Related Cardiotoxicity
The blood pressure medication enalapril did not prevent cardiotoxicity among patients with cancer being treated with chemotherapy.
My Sister Has Cancer
When I visit my sister with cancer, I like to make up stories.
Trial to Test (Z)-endoxifen, Verzenio in ER+, HER2- Breast Cancer
A new arm of a clinical trial will investigate (Z)-endoxifen plus Verzenio in patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
Orgovyx Manages Testosterone, Reduces Side Effects in Prostate Cancer
Compared to other treatments, patients’ testosterone levels return to baseline levels faster following treatment with Orgovyx.
Balancing Act: Navigating Self-Image, Autonomy and Rehabilitation After Cancer
After cancer, I've been learning to maintain a positive attitude regarding my self-image and rehabilitation.
Presurgical Radiation May Be a ‘Game Changer’ in Breast Cancer
Radiation followed by mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction “holds tremendous promise,” as one researcher explained.
Finding Meaning, Strength and Joy Through Cancer
Writing poetry has helped me process all that I've been through as a breast cancer survivor.
Remembering My Sister Who Had Hodgkin Lymphoma
In memory of my sister, Barbara, who died of Hodgkin lymphoma in 1954.
Reflections of 'Death Cleaning' as a Cancer Survivor
Surviving breast cancer showed me that life is precious, but I also would like to prepare for life's eventualities.
My Diet After Having ER-Positive Breast Cancer
After receiving a diagnosis of ER-positive breast cancer, I took a cancer-free diet seriously.
New CAR-T Therapy Safe and Efficacious for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The novel CAR-T cell therapy, HR001, showed promise in a recent trial of patients with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Castration ‘An Unfortunate Term’ for Key Part of Prostate Cancer Treatment
An expert explains the necessity of managing patients’ testosterone levels while treating prostate cancer.
The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Outcomes
I've found that nutrition and healthy foods play an important role during cancer.
Patrick Swayze’s Widow Reflects His Cancer, Demi Moore Speaks About Breast Cancer and More
From Patrick Swayze’s widow recalling his pancreatic cancer diagnosis to Demi Moore speaking about her aunt’s courage during cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.