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Expert Talks Differences Between Recent FDA-Approved Endometrial Cancer Therapies
For patients with endometrial cancer that is dMMR, the two new drug approvals lead to more options, with a new option for patients with pMMR disease, too.
Humor Helped Me Through Cancer
Sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine, so I tried to maintain a sense of humor through my cancer treatments.
Oncology Drug Shortage May Not Lead to Suboptimal Care
Although there are still cancer drugs in short supply, the chief medical officer at the NCCN explained that most patients will not get suboptimal care.
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.
FDA Approvals for Solid Cancers in June
The Food and Drug Administration issued six approvals for solid tumors in June, including thyroid, endometrial, colorectal, breast and ovarian cancers.
Moments in Nature Offered Calm Amidst Cancer
Being in nature calms me, and I realized that research backs up what I’ve been experiencing.
Some With MDS May Benefit from Delaying Stem Cell Transplants
For patients with MDS who benefit from delaying transplants, it’s important to take care of their health while savoring their time before transplant.
Dancing Through Breast Cancer Taught Me to Live
When my nurse navigator told me to dance during breast cancer, dancing reminded me to face cancer head-on.
Blessed to Have an Oncology Nurse in My Corner
Jessica MacIntyre, M.B.A., DNP, APRN, AOCNP, was a huge help to me and my family during my three bouts with cancer as well as my stem cell transplant in 2016.
Positivity Helped Me Survive Multiple Myeloma
"For their love, support and kindness, I am eternally grateful and blessed to have such people in our lives," said Levinson.
Loving My 50s After Having Breast and Ovarian Cancers
After my mom died at 50 years old, I was certain I wasn't going to reach 50. I'm glad I was wrong.
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.
Learning to Love My Post-Chemo Hair
Losing my hair during chemo treatments wasn't the hard part. The process of it growing back was.
Judge Frank Caprio Talks Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, ‘Ink Master’ Star Dies and More
From Judge Frank Caprio opening up about his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and treatment to an “Ink Master” star dying from testicular cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.
FDA Approves Tepylute for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved Tepylute — a liquid form of thiotepa — for the treatment of patients with breast or ovarian cancer.
My Rare Cervical Cancer Community
Having an unwavering cancer community on Facebook has given me strength, which all started after they sent a teal blanket to me.
An Oncology Nurse Who Makes Patients Smile
For 41 years, Fiona Wilkie, RN, has been making oncology patients (and her co- workers) smile.
Robotic Liver Surgery Leads to Shorter Hospital Stays, Quicker Recovery
Patients can discuss minimally invasive robotic liver cancer surgery with their care teams. The process tends to be safe and effective, an expert said.
Visualizing My Goals Helped Me Recover After Colon Cancer
During my recovery period after colon cancer, I focused on visualizing myself living a healthy life and healing after cancer treatment.
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.
My Cancer Experience Has Come Full Circle
From experiencing the death of loved ones to receiving my own diagnosis and becoming involved in advocacy, my cancer experience has come full circle.
FDA Approves Epkinly for Relapsed, Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
The Food and Drug Administration approved Epkinly, a bispecific T-cell engager, for certain patients with follicular lymphoma.
Imfinzi Shows Promising Results in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Patients saw improved event-free survival and overall survival with presurgical Imfinzi and chemotherapy followed by surgery and postsurgical Imfinzi.
Having a Cancer Community on Social Media Can Be Healing
Talking about the good, bad and ugly aspects of cancer on social media is “the most healing part of this community,” a survivor said.
Surviving Acute Myeloid Leukemia Has Finally Sunk In
Being able to live independently and enjoy life’s beauty summon feelings of gratitude and euphoria more often now.
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.
A Path After Cancer Doesn't Have to Be Linear
I used to think that having lung cancer canceled all of my life's plans, but I realized I shouldn't give it that much power.
MRD Status Associated With Event-Free Survival in T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
In children with T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, having an MRD status of less than 0.1% may lead to more time without their cancer worsening or coming back.
Imdelltra for Small Cell Lung Cancer Addresses Key Unmet Needs
Imdelltra has offered a new treatment option for patients with small cell lung cancer that “is not like anything we’ve ever seen before,” an expert said.
