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I Have Lynch Syndrome —The Evolution From Patient To Advocate
I embarked on my journey as a patient advocate for individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes after experiencing the underestimated consequences of prophylactic measures meant to prevent gynecological cancers.
Antidepressants After Diagnosis of Liver Cancer May Lower Mortality Rates
Using antidepressants after receiving a diagnosis of liver cancer may lower overall and cancer-specific mortality rates, according to recent research.
Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy Resistance May Have Genetic Cause
The overexpression of the gene, BRD4, may be the cause of chemotherapy resistance in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer, according to research.
Keytruda Meets Goal in Bladder Cancer Study
A recent phase 3 trial revealed that the primary endpoint was met with Keytruda for patients with localized muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma and locally advanced urothelial carcinoma.
Blood Test May Help Guide Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment
Measuring cancer DNA in the blood may give clinicians a better idea of which patients with lung cancer need their immunotherapy treatment altered.
Patient Concerns Around Chemo Shortage Are ‘Valid,’ Pharmacist Says
Efforts are being made to curb the ongoing chemotherapy shortage, and while things have gotten better, there is still more work to do.
Bras Don’t Have to Be Burdensome, They Can Be Brawesome!
A local art exhibit allowed expressive creativity on a unique canvas to raise breast cancer awareness.
‘This Isn’t OK’: Mucosal Melanoma Survivor Talks Self-Advocacy
A diagnosis of a rare internal form of melanoma left J.B. Ward and her care team in “a whirlwind of confusion,” but she pushed for aggressive forms of treatment.
When Spring Is Not Assured: Living In The Terminal Liminal
Primary Endpoint Met for Revumenib in Patients with AML and ALL
In the recent AUGMENT-101 trial, revumenib met the study goals of complete remission in patients with acute myeloid leukemia or acute lymphoid leukemia.
Takeda Voluntarily Withdraws Exkivity as Treatment for NSCLC Subset
After discussions with the FDA, Takeda plans on voluntarily withdrawing Exkivity as a treatment for adults with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive, locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Skipping Some Genetic Cancer Counseling Shows Similar Distress Levels
Research found that skipping some counseling for genetic cancer testing did not increase distress, which may lead to beneficial remote options.
Collaborative Cancer Care
I’ve been having a wonderful (well…maybe challenging is the right word) growing season this past year, learning how to be a better collaborator.
Better Cancer Drugs May Lead to Omitting Breast Surgery
As drugs are getting “better and better,” breast surgery could be omitted, potentially offering improved results for patients with some invasive breast cancers.
Phase 2 Trial Evaluates Annamycin Plus Ara-C In AML
A new Phase 1B/2 trial treated patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a drug regimen combination of Annamycin and Ara-C.
Onvansertib May Elicit Responses in Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer Subsets
Onvansertib either alone or with standard of care many benefit patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and those with pretreated SCLC.
The Good Fight
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for New Breast Cancer Treatment
The FDA granted fast track designation for a new inhibitor to treat patients with advanced or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.
NALIRIFOX Regimen ‘New Possible Standard of Care’ for Some With Pancreatic Cancer
Results from the phase 3 NAPOLI trial show survival benefits for patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma treated with Onivyde plus oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil.
Scars Fade, But Memories Don’t
Each October, we’re surrounded by the color pink as breast cancer awareness month gets into full swing. It can be a challenging time for many, but also a time of celebration.
New T-Cell Therapy Shows Improved Response in Resistant Multiple Myeloma
A new T-cell therapy showed benefits in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Tecvayli for MM Presents Similar Efficacy and Safety as Another Trial
Patients receiving Tecvayli for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma had similar efficacy results and side effects, compared with another trial.
Oral Microbiome Connected With Mouth Sore Severity In Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Oral microbiome “plays an important role” in patterns of oral mucositis, an after-effect experienced by nearly all patients with head and neck cancer treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
AML Survivor Tells Patients Waiting for a Stem Cell Donor ‘Don’t Ever Give Up Hope’
For Maggie Cambora, who received a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia in 2020, the third potential donor match was the connection that saved her life, she told CURE®.
Cancer Is Sneaky Like Covid
COVID is unpredictable and scary, much like cancer.
Tim Wakefield Dies from Cancer, Jill Biden Encourages Breast Cancer Screenings And More
As Len Goodman’s cause of death was announced and LSU defenseman Greg Brooks announces rare form of brain cancer, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
I’m Not “Fighting” My Cancer, I’m In A Conversation With It
Three-Drug Regimen Is Safe for Newly Diagnosed Myeloma
A low rate of high-grade blood-related side effects following treatment with induction Dara-KRd and consolidation double transplant was discovered in a trial for patients with high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
Trial to Examine New Immunotherapy, Libtayo in Advanced Solid Cancers
A phase 1/2 trial is examining the novel agent, SNS-101, with or without Libtayo for the treatment of patients with advanced solid cancers.