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Long-Term Follow-Up Still Shows Tafinlar/Mekinist Benefit in Melanoma
Eight-year follow-up showed that Tafinlar plus Mekinist continued to improve outcomes for patients with stage 3 melanoma.
Rybrevant Plus Leclaza May Be New Standard for EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
Rybrevant plus Leclaza outperformed Tagrisso regarding progression-free survival in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
Adcetris Regimen Outperforms Intense Chemo in Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
An Adcetris-based treatment regimen improved progression-free survival and was more tolerable for patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
The Miracle Workers of Cancer
When a group of people told me my non-Hodgkin lymphoma cure was a miracle, I realized it was only made possible because of health care professionals.
Lorbrena Shows Longest Progression-Free Survival in Advanced NSCLC
Lorbrena demonstrated longer progression-free survival and improved time to intracranial progression, compared with Xalkori in ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Bill Walton Dies, Ancient Skull Shows Evidence of Cancer Surgery and More
From NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dying from cancer to an ancient skull showing evidence of early cancer treatments, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
Positive Scemblix Data ‘May Change the Treatment Paradigm in CML’
Scemblix outperformed standard tyrosine kinase inhibitor treatment in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
Inavolisib Combo Gets FDA Priority Review in HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer
The priority review is based on findings from a study that found that inavolisib reduced the risk for disease progression or death by 57%.
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.