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Colon Cancer Helped Me Become Who I Am Today
After I had surgery for my colon cancer, I started taking better care of myself, starting with regaining weight.
FDA Approves Breyanzi for Relapsed, Refractory MCL
The CAR-T cell therapy, Breyanzi, has received FDA approval for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.
Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Led to Faster Recovery, Earlier Subsequent Treatment
Compared to open hemihepatectomy, the laparoscopic approach resulted in faster recovery time and higher quality of life, researchers found.
Cancer Survivorship Helped Me Be Kinder to Myself
I expected chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to be difficult, but I felt totally lost after treatment ended.
My Interesting Cancer Advocacy Group
As someone with follicular lymphoma, I joined a cancer advocacy group, but it wasn't what I was expecting.
FDA Approves Retevmo for RET-Positive Pediatric Cancers
Retevmo was approved for childhood metastatic medullary thyroid, thyroid and solid tumors with RET mutations or gene fusions.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Sarclisa for Multiple Myeloma
Sarclisa was granted a priority review by the Food and Drug Administration for patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are ineligible for blood transplants.
How Monica Took an Active Role in Her Breast Cancer Treatment Journey
Cure Pediatric Cancer
Curing childhood cancer, any kind, is no place to be divided.
My Oncology Nursing Career Helped Me Care for My Mother
I’m grateful for my medical background and how it helped me care for my mom after her cancer diagnosis.
Standard Treatment With Adjustments May Extend Survival in Older Patients With AML
Patients aged 80 and older are often excluded from receiving the standard regimen for acute myeloid leukemia. However, research showed that some patients can tolerate the therapy.
Words About Cancer Matter
During my time with cancer, I've come across words associated with cancer that I don't like and some that I appreciate.
Pluvicto May Slow Progression Earlier in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Treatment with Pluvicto following ARPI resulted in favorable progression and response outcomes in PSMA-positive mCRPR.
Caregivers are a Ribbon of Family
Caregivers are tailor-made to help patients and survivors through their cancer experiences.
FDA Approvals in the Blood Cancer Space from Spring 2024
Here’s a look at therapies the FDA approved in the blood cancer space over the last few months.
Cancer Remission Is Wonderful But Scary
I’ve experienced mixed emotions during my periods of remission for my myelodysplastic syndrome.
An Effective Problem Solver and and Agent for Change in Cancer Care
Elzbieta Kowalski, M.S.N., RN, CCRN, places service to patients, co-workers and others at the forefront of all her actions and embraces our organization’s service excellence standards.
10 Things I Learned After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
I didn’t know that there were many kinds of breast cancer or how obsessed people were with hair.
A Reliable Resource to Colleagues and Patients With Cancer
One morning after interdisciplinary team rounding, Mr. R asked Ashley to stay in his room. He had multiple questions about treatment options, and Ashley answered his questions in detail.
Sex With Chronic Cancer
Intimacy was always important in my relationship with my husband, and it continued to be even after my small lymphocytic lymphoma diagnosis.
The Cancer Healer and Educator Patients Want by Their Side
Kelly believes she was called to oncology nursing — and as a physician who works closely with her, I can tell you that’s true.
Conjugated Equine Estrogen Increases Gynecologic Cancer Death Rates
Postmenopausal patients with ovarian or endometrial cancer who received conjugated equine estrogen may have increased mortality rates.
5 FDA Solid Tumor Approvals from Spring 2024
The FDA has approved several treatments for patients with solid tumors. Here are five recently approved treatments.
What Cancer-Related Grief Felt Like to Me
After being diagnosed with cancer, I learned that everyone handles grief differently.
‘Seinfeld’ Actor Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Ryne Sandberg Is Cancer-Free and More
From Michael Richards revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis to MLB Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg being cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
HPV Vaccines Associated With Lower Cancer Risk in Younger Adults
When compared with unvaccinated patients, HPV vaccines were associated with lower rates of HPV-related cancer for people younger than 40.
AI Navigation May Help Patients Schedule Missed Colonoscopies
An artificial intelligence-based navigation tool may be used to call patients who previously missed their colonoscopy appointment with the goal that they will reschedule and attend the new appointment.
Most Patients Attempting Pregnancy After Breast Cancer Succeed
In a group of breast cancer survivors, 73% who attempted pregnancy were successful, though there were certain characteristics associated with an increased chance of getting pregnant.
Knowing Benefits, Risks of Bladder-Conserving Therapies in Bladder Cancer
Bladder-conserving treatment may be beneficial for certain patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and may not be for those with high-risk disease.
My Immunotherapy Journey During Lung Cancer
When I received my diagnosis of lung cancer, I didn't want to have chemotherapy, but the doctor knew best.