
Researchers found that patients with pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy saw worse survival outcomes when taking Ativan, commonly prescribed to treat anxiety. What other mental health options are available?
A nationally-published, award-winning journalist, Alex Biese joined the CURE team as an assistant managing editor in April 2023. Prior to that, Alex's work was published in outlets including the Chicago Sun-Times, MTV.com, USA TODAY and the Press of Atlantic City. Alex is a member of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and also performs at the Jersey Shore with the acoustic jam band Somewhat Relative.
Researchers found that patients with pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy saw worse survival outcomes when taking Ativan, commonly prescribed to treat anxiety. What other mental health options are available?
A two-time breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2020 discussed her belief in the power of minimal residual disease testing.
While the recent approval of a Jemperli-based regimen was an exciting advancement in the endometrial cancer space, racial disparities still exist and need to be addressed, and expert said.
Nurse practitioner Charina Toste explains why it is important for patients to be empowered to have educated conversation with their care teams.
Final study analysis of the TROPiCS-02 trial support Trodelvy as “a standard treatment” for patients.
Jemperli plus chemotherapy has been approved for the treatment of adults with primary advanced or recurrent mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high endometrial cancer.
“I treat all of my patients like my friends and family,” said Dr. Ravi Munver of Hackensack University Medical Center, who first met Peter Kahan as his honors physics teacher more than 35 years ago.
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Nikki Yuill, oncology social worker and director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Information Resource Center, about some of the challenges faced by patients.
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Dr. Lee Greenberger, chief scientific officer of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, about the current research in treatments.
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Dr. Lee Greenberger, chief scientific officer of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, who discussed recent treatment advancements and FDA approvals.
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Nikki Yuill, oncology social worker and director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Information Resource Center, about some of the challenges faced by patients.
As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Nikki Yuill, oncology social worker and director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Information Resource Center, about some of the challenges faced by patients.
Researchers have found that interventions can make breast cancer survivors nearly 1.5 times more likely to continue with important post-surgical hormonal therapy.
Geoff Grubbs, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2009, has undergone five lines of treatment and participated in two clinical trials.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the combination of Lonsurf and Avastin for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with chemotherapies, an anti-VEGF therapy and, if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy.
Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy reported higher quality of life and were less likely to experience vomiting when receiving fosaprepitant every week as opposed to every three weeks.
A study of patients with cancer found that more than a quarter were using cannabis, and those who did so were likely to report having experienced more severe symptoms.
A recent study documented the benefits of maintaining normal vitamin D levels for patients with inoperable, locally advanced or metastatic melanoma receiving anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.
Christina McAmis’ cancer journey began when she found a lump while breastfeeding. The attorney and mother of three tells the “Cancer Horizons” podcast what the last nine years have been like for her and her family.
The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly expediting the review of Ambrx’s treatment for patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer that has displayed promising early trial results.
Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer and radiation treatment were both associated with increased rates of biological aging among patients who participated in a recent study.
Advancements have been made over the last decade in the use of immunotherapy for the treatment of skin cancers including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma.
Patients with MPNs can potentially experience long asymptomatic periods, and it’s up to patients and providers to remain vigilant as they monitor and manage symptoms.
Having a strong connection with their care team can be crucial for the well-being of LGBTQ+ patients with cancer, as a colorectal cancer survivor and surgeon from City of Hope told CURE®.
A recent study has determined that Xospata plus chemo is safe for the treatment of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia with an FLT3 mutation.
A new study identified the elements that could determine the overall survival of patients with the metastatic eye tumor, uveal melanoma.
Darcie Green, executive director of service and advocacy organization Latinas Contra Cancer, tells the CURE® “Cancer Horizon” podcast about how its work has broadened over the last 20 years.
When paired with the chemotherapy combination doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine, Keytruda resulted in 100% overall survival in the findings from a new study of adult patients with classic Hodgkin lymphoma.
The final overall survival results of the PAOLA-1/ENGOT-ov25 trial confirmed the drug combination as “one of the standards of care” for some populations of patients with ovarian cancer.
Immigrant and foreign-born cancer survivors experience several disparities that suggest barriers to care and “may portent worse health outcomes in cancer survivorship,” according to researchers.