Rare Cancers

I finally felt like a survivor the day I heard my 18-month scans were clear, shifting from fear to faith and realizing I was not just surviving — I was thriving.

DPOAE testing showed no hearing loss in children with retinoblastoma treated with intra-arterial paraplatin, suggesting preserved cochlear function.

After walking alone in Chicago’s Cancer Survivor’s Walk, I found strength, healing and a renewed commitment to live fully and authentically — starting now.

In this Q&A, Carly Stafford Dixon discusses her lymphoma journey, recovery with CAR T therapy, and mission to raise support for young adults with cancer.

Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah shares how patients can better understand their subtype of rare lymphoma, as well as expands on the challenges these patients face.

The FDA has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for NEO100 in the treatment of pediatric-type diffuse high-grade gliomas, a type of brain cancer.

Melinda Bachini is the Chief Patient Officer at the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation and a 15-year survivor of cholangiocarcinoma.

The FDA has accepted a priority review sNDA for Welireg in adults and pediatric patients with advanced or metastatic pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.

Fifteen years after my own cancer journey, I find myself balancing hope and grief as I support a colleague newly diagnosed with cancer.

Chimerix submitted a new drug application to the FDA seeking accelerated approval for dordaviprone to treat patients with recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.

The first patient was enrolled in a phase 3 trial for patients with non-metastatic uveal melanoma to either receive Kimmtrak or observation.

From Gerry Turner announcing he has cancer to the return of a Chicago Cubs legend’s disease, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Researchers observed responses in patients with synovial sarcoma or myxoid/round cell liposarcoma treated with lete-cel.

Three cycles of chemotherapy were found to face similar results as six cycles among children with retinoblastoma, a type of cancer of the eye.

From James Van Der Beek spreading awareness about colorectal cancer at a younger age to Gerry Connolly’s recent esophageal cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Among patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, using ctDNA testing may help with watching the disease for potential recurrences and those who are high-risk.

The FDA will review an application for Cabometyx as a potential treatment for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors after findings from a phase 3 trial.

Understanding how I fit in matters to me but figuring out my identity in the cancer space is not always easy.

From “Top Chef’” Shirley Chung and comedian Christina Pazsitzky announcing their diagnoses to Erica Ash’s death from the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

I was thankful to find the Imerman Angels after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

When it comes to life — and cancer — there is strength in numbers. I learned this after joining a cancer support group that offered me hope.

I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors two years ago, but I’ve learned a lifetime of lessons since.

Having an unwavering cancer community on Facebook has given me strength, which all started after they sent a teal blanket to me.

Even though I will never be cancer-free from cholangiocarcinoma, I’m ready to face the next chapter in my life and make the most of it.

Most patients with locally advanced vulvar cancer who received chemotherapy and IMRT experienced a disappearance of their cancer.

A type of therapy that involves “liberating” T cells from a suppressive tumor environment showed promise in the treatment of patients with uveal melanoma.

When life hands you cancer lemons, what flavored lemonade do you make?

One expert explains how caregivers are a vital part of the care team during a clinical trial.

The waiting in between scans heightens my scanxiety, even though I've had no evidence of disease for 2 1/2 years.

Of all the bad whatifs about cancer that creep into my ear, what if I turned them into positive whatifs?