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Reflecting on My Two Cancer Triumphs on Father’s Day
I feel most thankful on Father's Day, especially after being told I'd never be able to have children.
Putting Quality of Life into Perspective During CML Treatment
Patients with chronic myeloid leukemia should be upfront with their care team about how treatment side effects are affecting their daily functioning.
Determining Stem Cell Transplant Eligibility, Quality of Life in Myeloma
Quality of life may temporarily worsen after patients with myeloma receive stem cell transplants, said an expert at the Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit.
Accepting Cancer With Grace
My experience with non-Hodgkin lymphoma taught me to be grateful for the people I love and who love me.
FDA Approves Augtyro for Children, Adults With NTRK-Positive Solid Cancers
The Food and Drug Administration approved Augtyro for patients over the age of 12 with NTRK-positive solid tumors.
Opdivo, Reirradiation May Delay Head and Neck Cancer Progression
The immunotherapy Opvido and reirradiation resulted in a one-year progression-free survival rate of 61.7% among certain patients with head and neck cancer.
Understanding the Disease, Treatments Help Patients Navigate a CML Diagnosis
Initial discussions about treatment, side effects and study results can help patients navigate through all aspects of a chronic myeloid leukemia diagnosis.
3 Questions to Ask Doctors After a CML Diagnosis
An advocate discusses vital patient-provider conversations to promote the best care for individuals with chronic myeloid leukemia.
FDA Approves Retevmo for Some Adults and Children With Thyroid Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration granted a traditional approval to Retevmo for adult and pediatric patients 2 years old and older with advanced or metastatic RET fusion-positive thyroid cancer.
How I Used Meditation to Help With Cancer-Related Stress
Meditation helped me quiet my mind and adopt a positive mindset after being diagnosed with cancer.
Sharing Breast Cancer Experiences is the ‘Most Special Thing’
Having social media platforms to share breast cancer experiences changes the narrative for others who may empathize, a survivor and advocate said.
I'm Still Me Even Though I Have Myeloma
When I told my friends and family I have multiple myeloma, some of them didn't know what to do.
Tumor Treating Fields for Brain Metastases in Lung Cancer Boost Quality of Life With Some Trade-Offs
For patients with non-small lung cancer and brain metastases, it’s important to consent to shaving the scalp before tumor-treating fields therapy.
Drug Combos Improve Outcomes in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma
New drug combinations and sequences are being investigated and may improve outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed myeloma, an expert explained at the Educated Patient® Multiple Myeloma Summit.
Finding Alternatives to Help With Nausea During Cancer
When my sister experienced nausea and vomiting during her Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, we tried alternatives that seemed to help.
FDA to Speed Up Review of Tagrisso for EGFR-Mutant NSCLC
The Food and Drug Administration will speed up their review and potential approval of Tagrisso for certain patients with EGFR-mutant lung cancer.
Cancer Ward Day 30
In this poem, a woman with liposarcoma writes about her feelings during a long hospital stay.
Tecvayli Responses Continue for Two Years in R/R Multiple Myeloma
Data from the MajesTEC-1 trial shows that patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma responded to Tecvalyi for a median of two years and lived without disease progression for nearly a year.
MRI-Guided Radiation a 'Very Important' Advancement in Prostate Cancer Treatment
As part of the “Speaking Out” series, a radiation oncologist discusses the benefits of MRI-guided stereotactic body radiation therapy.
What I Wish I Was Told About Lynch Syndrome
A Lynch syndrome diagnosis shook my world. Here is what I wish I was told from the get-go.
Evolution and Revolution in Bladder Cancer Treatment
Antibody-drug conjugates represent a paradigm shift for patients with cancer and providers.
Suppose, Passage and Chemo: Three Poems About Cancer
Through it all, poetry was the lens through which I could examine and deal with these very emotional and painful times in my life.
A Community of Support During Ovarian Cancer
Seeing a young man ringing the bell surrounded by family reminded me of the incredible support I received during ovarian cancer, too.
Thinking of Happy Memories During My Husband's Cancer
On the harder days with my husband’s cancer, we would try to remember happy memories to help improve our moods.
4-Drug Regimen Boosts Time to Progression in Newly Diagnosed Myeloma
Sarclisa, Velcade, Revlimid and dexamethasone improved progression-free survival in patients with multiple myeloma who were not eligible for transplant.
Patients With Stage 3 Melanoma Should Discuss Adjuvant Therapy
Patients with resectable stage 3 melanoma should talk about pretreatment therapy with their cancer care teams, an expert said.
Padcev Plus Keytruda Doesn’t Worsen Quality of Life in Bladder Cancer
Padcev and Keytruda improve survival and progression among patients with bladder cancer, but don’t adversely impact pain, functioning or quality of life.
Welcome to My Rabbit Hole: A Cancer Survivor with Lymphedema Admits Fears
It’s important for cancer survivors to follow-up with things that worry them. For me, my lymphedema sparked some fear.
Alonzo Mourning Has Prostate Cancer Surgery, ‘Felicity’ Actor Dies and More
From the NBA’s Alonzo Mourning opening up about his prostate surgery to an actor from “Felicity” dying of cancer, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.
FDA Approves Rytelo for Some With Low- to Intermediate-1-risk MDS
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Rytelo to treat certain patients with low- to intermediate-1 risk MDS with transfusion-dependent anemia.
