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Brukinsa Recommended Versus Imbruvica in R/R CLL, SLL
Patients with relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL may benefit from receiving Brukinsa instead of Imbruvica, as Brukinsa demonstrated superior effectiveness.
Lymph Node Removal May Be Avoidable in Some With Breast Cancer
A study found that nearly all older patients with ER-positive DCIS could have avoided lymph node removal, researchers have stated.
ctDNA Testing Helps Predict Recurrence in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Among patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, using ctDNA testing may help with watching the disease for potential recurrences and those who are high-risk.
Revumenib May Have Benefits for Patients with R/R KMT2Ar Acute Leukemia
More than 60% of patients with relapsed or refractory KMT2Ar acute leukemia responded to the menin inhibitor revumenib.
You Can’t Spell Patient Without AI
Cancer is complicated, especially with multiple diagnoses, oncologists, tests and integrative treatments, but AI can be a helpful tool.
Lazcluze Shows Central Nervous System Activity In EGFR-Variant NSCLC
Lazcluze demonstrated significant CNS activity, regardless of T790M status, in treating intracranial and leptomeningeal metastases in patients with EGFR-variant NSCLC.
First Patient With Ovarian Cancer Receives Peptide-Drug Conjugate in Study
This trial is assessing CBX-12 as a potential treatment for ovarian cancer, with additional studies to be conducted in other solid tumor types.
High vs Low Dose of Vitamin D May Not Impact Treating mCRC
For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, adding a higher dose proves just as effective as the standard dose of vitamin D3, despite one exception.
Chemotherapy, Chemoradiotherapy May Improve Esophageal Cancer Survival
For patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric junction, chemoradiotherapy and chemotherapy improved survival versus surgery alone.
My Bitter Chemotherapy Pills for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
I’ve recently started on chemotherapy pills instead of infusions and the bitterness reminds me to accept not only the bitterness of the pill, but in life too.
Keytruda Plus Chemo New Standard of Care in Pleural Mesothelioma
First-line Keytruda plus chemotherapy is the new standard of care for patients with advanced pleural mesothelioma after the previous treatment strategy of chemotherapy alone.
Dental Care May Cause Financial Burdens in Head and Neck Cancer
In some patients with head and neck cancer, those who require dental care after cancer treatment may face financial burdens because of out-of-pocket costs.
Taking a Drink From the Fire Hose
Several colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
FDA Receives Application to Review D-VRd in Multiple Myeloma Subset
The biologics license application seeks potential approval of a Darzalex Faspro-based regimen for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma ineligible for transplant.
Non-Surgical Options May Maintain Relapse-Free Survival in Rectal Cancer Subset
Distance relapse-free survival was maintained in patients with pMMR locally advanced rectal cancer through non-operative management of the disease.
Opdivo with Abraxane May Expand Therapeutic Opportunities For MIBC
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer experienced safe medical and surgical treatment with the NURE-combo.
Telehealth Palliative Care Comparable to In-Person Visits
Research has shown that among patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, early palliative care delivered by video is as effective as in-person care.
4 Years After My Bone Marrow Transplant for AML
As a survivor of acute myeloid leukemia, some things are no longer going to be normal, but who wants to be normal?
Mike Peters of the Alarm in Remission, Broadway Star Gavin Creel Dies and More
From good news for a rock star to the deaths of stage and screen stars, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.
It’s October and Yes, We’re Aware
Just like how Christmas decorations creep into November before Thanksgiving, I hope Pinktober does not creep into September.
My Brain Cancer Journey After Giving Birth
Two months after giving birth to my daughter, I noticed something was unusual, which led to my diagnosis of anaplastic oligodendroglioma.
Education on MPN Symptoms, Treatments Leads to Greater Involvement in Care
An expert explained the importance of education and involvement in care for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Understanding Multiple Myeloma Symptoms
Reflecting on the pain I experienced before my diagnosis of multiple myeloma, I realized how important it was to pay attention to the related symptoms.
FDA Approves Presurgical, Postsurgical Opdivo for NSCLC
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Opdivo before and after surgery for some with non-small cell lung cancer.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Enhertu for HER2-Low and -Ultralow Breast Cancer
The antibody-drug conjugate will be reviewed for the potential treatment of previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-low or -ultralow breast cancer.
Perioperative Opdivo Extends Event-Free Survival in Lung Cancer
Receiving perioperative Opdivo for non-small cell lung cancer showed event-free survival benefits compared with placebo.
Herceptin, Perjeta Regimen May Be Effective Without Chemo in Breast Cancer
Among patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer, Herceptin and Perjeta plus endocrine therapy proved to be beneficial without chemotherapy.
Gleevec Interruption in GIST Associated with Resistance, Recurrence, Death
Researchers are advising against the interruption of treatment with Gleevec among patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Cancer Makes Me Look at Life Differently
After recently losing my aunt, I realized that cancer has given me a new perspective on life, which reminds me that every day has meaning.
Hypofractionated Preoperative RT May Be Safe And Effective in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Patients with soft tissue sarcomas showed improved functional results, quality of life and fewer side effects when treated with RT-therapy.