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Extending AI Therapy Reduces Recurrence in HR-Positive Breast Cancer
Women are reducing their risk of recurrence by extending their adjuvant therapy with an aromatase inhibitor (AI) to 10 years after treatment for their early-stage HR-positive breast cancer.
Tecentriq Effective in First-Line Setting in Bladder Cancer
Tecentriq is showing reduction in tumor size for patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma, according to a phase 2 study.
Cancer's Dirty Little Secret
Breast cancer can bring the surprise of lymphedema to the unsuspecting, uniformed patient.
"Count Me In": How Patients Can Contribute to a Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Research Project
People across the nation are participating in the Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Project to help researchers steer the approach in fighting the disease.
Adding Chemo to Radiotherapy Improves Outcomes for Older Adults With Glioblastoma
A recent study showed that adding chemotherapy to radiotherapy after surgery for glioblastoma resulted in improved survival for elderly patients.
Basket Trial Yields Responses for Molecular Testing in 12 Cancers
Treating patients based on the presence of molecular abnormalities regardless of tumor type proved to be a promising strategy in an ongoing phase 2a basket study.
Potential for Liquid Biopsy Testing Boosted in Large Study
Though more research still needs to be done, potential for liquid biopsies was shown in a study involving 15,000 patients who represented a multitude of cancer types.
Wearable Activity Monitors May Provide Deeper Insight Into Cancer Patient Well-Being
This study was presented in conjunction with the 2016 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a gathering of over 30,000 oncology professionals in Chicago.
After Surgery for Ovarian Cancer, Combine Intraperitoneal and Intravenous Chemotherapy
Women who received intraperitoneal chemotherapy after surgery for ovarian cancer had a reduced amount of disease progression when compared with those who received chemotherapy via IV.
Isatuximab Shows Promise as a Single Agent for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Patients with heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma showed increased progression-free survival and overall survival rates with isatuximab.
Chemotherapy Combination After Surgery Improves Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
In a phase 3 trial, five-year overall survival was nearly doubled when capecitabine was added to gemcitabine for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Depression Among Patients With Cancer
Physician Uri Goldberg discusses an observational cross-sectional study that catalogued depression among patients with cancer by stage and source of malignancy.
Biosimilar Herceptin Matches Herceptin in Efficacy and Safety
Recent findings may make way for a less expensive treatment option for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Support for Family and Friends
How to Detect Melanoma and Where to Seek Support
Addressing Concerns of Vitamin D Deficiency
Educating the Public About Misconceptions of Skin Cancer
Mollie Biggane's Diagnosis: Impact on Family
Samantha's Diagnosis and Family Considerations
Exploring the Next Steps for Immunotherapy in Kidney Cancer
What are the next steps for immunotherapy in RCC? CURE spoke with Mark Ball to find out.
Shorter Radiation Therapy Effective and Tolerable in Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
Patients with early-stage prostate cancer may be able to shorten their radiation time, thanks to the results of a recent study conducted by the Duke Cancer Institute.
Surgery Still a Mainstay for the Treatment of Melanoma
Surgery is still the most promising treatment option for many patients with melanoma, says Giorgos C. Karakousis.
Stem Cell Transplant Continues to Be the Best Option in Multiple Myeloma
Patients with multiple myeloma live longer without their disease progressing if they get a stem cell transplant, compared with patients who received chemotherapy alone.
Keytruda Raises Hope of Conquering Advanced Melanoma
Checkpoint blockade immunotherapies like Keytruda are increasing the OS rates for patients with advanced melanoma.
Diet Is Key: The Foods You Need to Eat Your Way to Cancer Protection
Diet and exercise play a big role in health, especially when it comes to cancer, Katrina Claghorn says.
Melanoma: Back to Regular Screenings
Melanoma cancer survivor is grateful and feels like she discovered that she is allergic to air.
What Comes After Chemo? The 10 Plagues
A side effect of chemotherapy is a weakened immune system, which brings on unwanted occurrences.
Role of Radiation Continues to Change in Elderly Patients With Breast Cancer
The role of radiation continues to change for patients with breast cancer, especially for those over the age of 70, for whom radiation might not be the best option.
Examining the Promise of Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer
Immunotherapy is showing promise for treatment of head and neck cancer who progress after chemotherapy, though there is still a long way to go, says Robert Ferris.
Confidence Levels May Affect Recovery From Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
Patients' confidence that they can manage problems related to their colorectal cancer can have a great impact on their recovery, according to a recent study.