Lung Cancer

Researchers have initiated a phase 2 trial assessing a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor that can potentially penetrate the central nervous system in patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors.

At a cancer support group at my church, we sit together and share our cancer stories.

Treatment with Opdivo (nivolumab) and chemotherapy did not significantly improve progression-free survival when compared with chemotherapy alone among some patients with EGFR-mutated metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer.

Treatment with Tagrisso after chemoradiation resulted in patients with EGFR-mutant stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer being nearly three times less likely to experience disease progression when compared with those treated with Imfinzi or subject to observation.

The development of immune-related side effects is associated with improved overall survival among patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who receive immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

The FDA has granted Priority Review to oral ALK inhibitor Alecensa (alectinib) for patients with early-stage ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.

For patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and anorexia, the use of the antidepressant Remeron has been shown to increase energy consumption, as researchers look for therapies to answer an issue faced by many patients.

Results from the phase 3 INSPIRE study showed that treatment with Iruplinalkib reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 66% among patients with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.

In honor of World Cancer Day, we highlighted ongoing and successful advocacy efforts in the oncology space.

After cancer and becoming an empty nester, I thought I would be lost. But now, I'm finding purpose and following my dreams.

Some treatment-related cardiovascular events, such as atrial fibrillation, may be more common in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, research shows.

The treatment combination of avutometinib and Lumakras has been granted a Fast Track designation from the FDA in some with metastatic NSCLC.

I never told my daughters what stage my lung cancer was. Was I being genuine?

Researchers claim to have determined the maximum=tolerated dose and usage of hypofractionated concurrent chemoradiation with an adaptive stereotactic ablative radiotherapy boost for patients with locally advanced unresectable non-small cell lung cancer, according to recently published findings.

Months after I was told I was in remission for stage 3B lung cancer, my "normal" shifted as the COVID-19 pandemic arrived.

Some with metastatic cancers receiving end-of-life-initiated immunotherapy may have a decreased risk of mortality when treated at a high-volume facility, research found.

Rates of early mortality from NSCLC decreased in states with Medicaid expansion, according to recent research.

This past holiday season made me realize that I feel a strong sense of fulfillment as a cancer survivor and caregiver.

2023 brought some disappointing cancer news to me, but 2024, I have faith in you.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Udenyca Onbody, an administration device for Udenyca, a biosimilar of Neulasta.

The Food and Drug Administration stopped enrollment on a clinical trial evaluating LN-145 TIL for non-small cell lung cancer after a patient on the trial died.

The pharmaceutical company submitted applications for the FDA to consider approval of Rybrevant plus lazertinib for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 19 deletions or L858 substitution mutations.

The FDA granted priority review of patritumab deruxtecan for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer previously treated with two or more systemic therapies.

In a recent study, tarlatamab resulted in improved objective responses and improved survival outcomes in patients with small-cell lung cancer.

The Gilotrif-Erbitux treatment combination demonstrated antitumor activity in patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion-positive NSCLC, according to a recent study.

When I received my CURE magazine last week, I was fascinated to see a red sticker on the cover indicating it was the lung cancer special edition.

As ‘Big Bang Theory’ star Kate Micucci announced that she is cancer-free and ‘Married at First Sight’ dating coach Mel Schilling announced her cancer diagnosis, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

As Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell from “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” dies from cancer and former tennis player Chris Evert announces cancer diagnosis, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

There is hope with cancer! Do not let anyone tell you differently — even a physician.

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