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First Patient Dosed in MORNINGSTAR Trial of Mavrostobart for Solid Tumors
The first patient has received treatment with mavrostobart plus chemo in the phase 1/2 MORNINGSTAR trial for advanced solid tumors, including lung cancer.
How Essential Thrombocythemia and Polycythemia Vera Affect Blood Flow
Dr. Tiziano Barbui explains how excess blood cell production in certain myeloproliferative neoplasms can impair circulation and why treatments like phlebotomy are used.
What I Would Tell the Woman I Was Before Breast Cancer
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I learned to advocate for myself, transforming fear into fierce resolve and purpose through every step.
Finding Peace Beyond Caregiving and Oncology
I reflect on my journey from caregiver to advocate, embracing a future shaped by cancer but no longer defined by it.
Understanding Unique Challenges AYA Patients With Cancer Face
Dr. Andrew M. Evens discusses long-term survivorship challenges that can occur among adolescent and young lymphoma survivors.
IDH Inhibitors Offer New, Safer Option for Some Brain Tumors
IDH inhibitors, now FDA approved for lower-grade gliomas, yield fewer side effects than chemotherapy, said Dr. Ryan Merrell.
What I Learned From My Cancer Nurse Maria
Maria, my oncology nurse, inspired lasting change in my life through compassion, wisdom and faith during my cancer surgery and recovery.
Helping the Team While Helping Others
Kathleen Shuey, M.S., RN, SCON, ACNS-BC, listens and guides us in the right direction in caring for our oncology population.
Teaching, Writing, Healing: The Intersections of My Cancer Journey
Fifteen years after being diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma, I’ve found healing and meaning in the work I love and the life I’m grateful to live.
True Grit: The Spirit of an Extraordinary Healer
Heather Patenaude, B.S.N., RN, displays the highest level of technical skills necessary to provide compassionate care to her patients.
Uniting Pediatric and Adult Oncologists to Advance AYA Lymphoma Care
Dr. Andrew M. Evens discusses some of the recent research advancements in AYA lymphoma care that have emerged through clinical trials and initiatives.
Making Something Positive out of Breast Cancer
After my breast cancer treatment, I started a clothing bank to give others free access to recovery items like post-surgery shirts and pillows.
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Side Effects Make for a Difficult Balancing Act
I urge researchers to look into why side effects occur in cancer drugs and to find ways to mitigate them that doesn’t impact their efficacy.
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Fewer Obesity-Related Cancers
GLP-1 drugs lowered rates of obesity-related cancers and death versus DPP-4s, with no increased cancer risk, study finds.
Breaking Down Treatment Variables in AYA Patients With Cancer
Dr. Andrew M. Evens discussed the importance of differentiating AYA cancers from other age groups, specifically focusing on lymphoma care.
Itovebi Triplet Combo Boosts Survival in HR+, HER2– Breast Cancer
Itovebi plus Ibrance and Faslodex improved overall survival in patients with PIK3CA-mutant, HR+, HER2–, endocrine-resistant breast cancer versus placebo.
Zepzelca Plus Tecentriq Boosts Survival in First-Line ES-SCLC Care
Among patients with ES-SCLC, first-line maintenance therapy with Zepzelca plus Tecentriq led to improvements in PFS and OS versus Tecentriq alone.
Expert Offers Surveillance, Lifestyle Guidance After CRC, Anal Cancer
Avoiding smoking, eating a high-fiber diet and routine screenings are key to reducing the risk of recurrence in colorectal or anal cancer.
Contemplating AI Assistance as a Cancer Survivor
When I saw a study about using AI facial recognition in cancer decision-making headlines, I decided to try my own informal, non-scientific experiment.
FDA's ODAC Votes Against Targeted Therapies in Bladder and Prostate Cancer
The FDA’s ODAC has voted against the risk/benefit profile of two targeted therapies for the treatment of bladder and prostate cancer, respectively.
PMB-CT01 Therapy Induces Complete Remission in Follicular Lymphoma
A patient with relapsed follicular lymphoma achieved complete remission one month after PMB-CT01 treatment in the phase 1 PMB-102 trial.
Intra-Arterial Paraplatin Shows No Hearing Loss in Retinoblastoma
DPOAE testing showed no hearing loss in children with retinoblastoma treated with intra-arterial paraplatin, suggesting preserved cochlear function.
A Trailblazer in Oncology Nursing and Research
Gayle S. Jameson, M.S.N, ACNP-BC, AOCN, is a trailblazer whose expertise and compassion have made a profound impact on oncology care.
Evolving Myelofibrosis Treatments Aims to Fill Unmet Needs
JAK inhibitors ease symptoms in myelofibrosis, but only stem cell transplant offers a cure; newer drugs aim to fill unmet needs, especially for anemia.
Understanding the Evolution of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Treatment
Dr. Shirley D’Sa discusses how treatment strategies for WM have evolved over the course of her career.
When Others say Your Own Thoughts About Cancer Aloud
I'm a follicular lymphoma survivor, and hearing others name the quiet, lasting changes of life after cancer made me feel seen and understood.
FDA’s ODAC Casts Votes on the Use of Certain Treatment Options in Cancer Care
The FDA'S ODAC has casted their votes on the use of certain treatments in both the relapsed/refractory DLBCL and myeloma patient populations, respectively.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to ZL-1310 in Small Cell Lung Cancer
ZL-1310 earns fast track designation in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer after early trial data showed tumor shrinkage in most patients treated.
Sixteen Years With Leukemia Taught Me to Savor Life
I’ve lived with large granular lymphocytic leukemia for 16 years and have learned to spend my energy wisely, embrace palliative care and choose joy over anger.
Finding Meaning After an Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis
I found purpose after my AML diagnosis by reflecting on loss, embracing gratitude and using my experience to help others through their own cancer journeys.