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Liquid Biopsy May Be Helpful for Treatment Decisions in ROS1-Positive NSCLC
Certain patients with non-small cell lung cancer who are treatment-naive may benefit from receiving a biopsy regarding treatment decision-making.
Crossing Paths With My Breast Surgeon in Public
I happened to see my breast surgeon at an art show and, out of respect, chose not to talk to her.
Combatting Difficulty Walking During Cancer Treatments
A physical therapist offers tips and exercises that can help patients with cancer who experiencing difficulty walking from either the disease or its treatments.
When Is My Cancer Birthday?
More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is when I began to survive cancer.
Cancer Care That Feels Like Family
I have watched her jump through rings of fire time and time again to advocate for her patients.
Xtandi May Have Lower Infection Risk in Prostate Cancer Therapy
When compared with Zytiga, Xtandi appeared to have a lower incidence of infection among men with prostate cancer, especially those under 70 years.
A Wonderful Addition to My Son’s Cancer Team
My son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.
An Unexpected Honor in Cancer Care
“I take, perhaps, greater pride and have maybe a little bit of jealousy when I hear that my patients have been looking forward to seeing their nurse Tamara Carey, APRN in clinic,” an oncologist wrote.
Expert Insight on Tonsil Cancer: The Diagnosis of Widespread Panic Guitarist
CURE® spoke to an expert from Emory University in Atlanta about tonsil cancer, its “gold standard” treatment and potential side effects.
How Friends and Family Helped After My Cancer Diagnosis
It was beneficial for both myself and my loved ones when I gave a concrete answer to the question of “how can I help?”
Shirley Chung, Christina Pazsitzky Announce Cancer Diagnoses, ‘MadTV’ Actress Dies and More
From “Top Chef’” Shirley Chung and comedian Christina Pazsitzky announcing their diagnoses to Erica Ash’s death from the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
FDA Approves Tecelra to Treat Synovial Sarcoma
Tecelra is the first cell therapy to be approved for a solid cancer in the United States, and marks the end of a decade-long drought of new drugs for this patient population.
FDA Expands Approval of Jemperli Plus Chemo for Some With Endometrial Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved Jemperli with carboplatin and paclitaxel for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Navigating Nutrition, Frailty During Kidney or Bladder Cancer Is Key
Considering nutrition and frailty earlier on may help patients achieve better health-related quality of life during kidney cancer and bladder cancer.
Sharing Body Positivity after a Mastectomy
Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy.
Rybrevant Combo Improves Survival in EGFR-Mutated, Advanced NSCLC
Among patients with EGFR-mutated, advanced NSCLC, frontline treatment with Rybrevant plus Leclaza significantly prolonged progression-free survival.
What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis
I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Calquence-Based CLL Regimen May Improve Survival
A novel Calquence regimen demonstrated improved outcomes in certain patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Cyclophosphamide ‘Opens the Registry Up’ for Stem Cell Transplants
Post-transplant cyclophosphamide decreased the risk of complications in patients with blood cancers who underwent a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor.
Connection to Others Helps Me Avoid Survivor’s Guilt
I’ve been involved in the cancer community — in one way or another — since the 1990s, when my mother was facing breast cancer.
From Comfort to Cure in Cancer Care: Use Palliative Care From the Start
A doctor explains how oncology palliative care can be lifesaving for patients with cancer.
Irrational Cancer: Nothing About This Disease Makes Sense
I kept picking at these possibilities, grasping for reasons why cancer was happening to me rather than someone else.
FDA Approves Darzalex Faspro Regimen for Some With Multiple Myeloma
The FDA approved Darzalex Faspro with Velcade, Revlimid and dexamethasone for select patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
IMNN-001 May Extend Survival in Advanced Gynecologic Cancers
Patients with advanced gynecologic cancer given IMNN-001 with presurgical chemotherapy tended to live nearly a year longer.
Lung Cancer PD-L1 Expression Does Not Affect Efficacy of Xalkori
Treatment responses to Xalkori were not affected by PD-L1 expression in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and ROS1 rearrangements.
Cancer Forced Me to Learn About Time
Cancer tried to zap my will to live and taught me to learn about time. After being diagnosed, I realized that I had to make the most of each day.
Genetic Mutations May Predict Chemo Response in Bladder Cancer
Certain genetic mutations were associated with better responses to presurgical chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
I Was Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer While Waiting for a Hysterectomy
My health care team was monitoring me for cancer due to a BRCA mutation. When a hysterectomy got delayed for various reasons, I ended up with ovarian cancer.
First Patient Dosed in Head and Neck Cancer Trial of Petosemtamab
Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma can talk to their care team about a trial evaluating petosemtamab for recurrent or metastatic disease.
Novel Antibody-Drug Conjugate to Be Tested in Lung, Gynecologic Cancers
A novel antibody-drug conjugate received an investigational new drug application for patients with gynecologic and lung cancers.
