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Lessening My Apprehension Using Meditation During Lung Cancer
During my lung cancer journey, I learned a few important ways to help me lessen the apprehension I felt, including meditation.
Jenna Fischer Shares Breast Cancer Details, Los Angeles Dodgers Broadcaster in Remission and More
From “The Office” star opening up in a new interview to Charley Steiner revealing his multiple myeloma journey, here is this week’s cancer news.
Eating During Treatment Maintains Swallowing in Head and Neck Cancers
Patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery or radiation for oropharyngeal cancer should try to eat during treatment to maintain swallowing muscles.
Discussing Radiation as a Treatment Option for Kidney Cancer
An expert explained the advantages and disadvantages of radiation as a treatment for patients with renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer.
Trodelvy Is Effective in Real-World Patients With Breast Cancer Subset
Trodelvy shows effectiveness in real-world breast cancer treatment, even after receiving Enhertu therapy.
4 Things I Had to Unlearn from My Mesothelioma Journey
There are so many things that needed to be unlearned after I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there are ways to help with that.
Chemo vs HMAs and Venclexta Show Similar Survival Outcomes in AML
Adjusted survival outcomes were similar for patients with NPM1-mutated AML with intensive induction chemotherapy or hypomethylating agents and Venclexta.
Tranexamic Acid During Radical Cystectomy Does Not Lead to Blood Transfusion Reduction in Bladder Cancer
The use of prophylactic tranexamic acid didn't lead to a reduction in blood transfusion for patients undergoing open radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.
ONCT-534 Produces Tolerable Safety Outcomes in Relapsed/Refractory mCRPC
Meta: ONCT-534 had a well-tolerated safety profile on a twice daily dosing schedule in relapsed/refractory metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Keytruda Plus Radiation Therapy Shows Promise for Patients with Breast Cancer
Patients with TNBC and HR+/HER2- breast cancer demonstrated safe treatment with preoperative radiation therapy with Keytruda.
Good Friends Make the Cancer Journey a Bit Easier
Two dear friends have introduced helpful items to me, such as a chemo jacket since I became cold in the treatment room.
Testosterone Recovery in Prostate Cancer May Depend on ADT Intensity
Patients with prostate cancer may differ in time to testosterone recovery, depending on the length of treatment and age, but takes six months on average.
An Oncology Nurse Who Goes Above and Beyond
An oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.
‘Investing in him the way he did in me’: Kristin’s Story as the Caregiver to Her Father with Cancer
Identifying Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Cancer Survivors
The risk of cardiovascular disease is elevated in cancer survivors, regardless of treatment, and is influenced by cancer type and treatment-related factors.
Busting Palliative Care Misconceptions in Cancer Care
Often mistaken as a synonym for hospice care, palliative care can be critical for patients with cancer and serious illnesses.
In Cancer, the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
In addition to receiving my traditional cancer treatments, I also opt for integrative medicines, which have helped my mental health.
Treatment Side Effects, Quality of Life Factors in Prostate Cancer
It’s crucial for patients with prostate cancer to know that all treatments come with side effects, which may affect their quality of life.
FDA Approval of Trodelvy Withdrawn for Urothelial Carcinoma
The withdrawal of the FDA accelerated approval for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma, a type of bladder cancer, does not affect other indications of the therapy.
Avutometinib and Defactinib May Benefit Some with Ovarian Cancer
Results from the RAMP 201 clinical trial are promising for patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
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Rise in PSA Levels May Predict Treatment Response in Prostate Cancer
The rate at which PSA rises after hormonal therapy for prostate cancer is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of the treatment.
My Unexplained Follicular Lymphoma-Related Weight Loss
Whenever I get sick, I experience a few side effects that usually go away, but unexplained weight loss becomes a problem for me.
Symproic May Prevent Opioid-Induced Constipation
For patients with cancer, Symproic may prevent constipation and improve quality of life.
‘Not Enough to Say Breast Cancer’ When Discussing Diagnoses, Expert Says
An expert discussed the importance of patients learning about their specific type of breast cancer to understand potential treatment options.
Selfless Acts of Service in Cancer Care
A colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.
Similar Survival Shown With Radiation Versus Robotic Surgery in HNC
Patients with a head and neck cancer subtype did not show differences in survival outcomes when treated with radiation versus transoral robotic surgery.
Resistance Mechanisms May Steer Therapy Sequences in EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
An expert discussed how the understanding of resistance mechanisms can help care teams develop a global treatment strategy for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Focal Therapy May Reduce Side Effects, Improve Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer
With approaches like high intensity focused ultrasound, patients with prostate cancer may experience lower rates of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, an expert said.
FDA Approves Vyloy for HER2-Negative Gastric or GEJ Adenocarcinoma
The FDA has approved Vyloy for patients with HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma with CLDN18.2-positive tumors.