Antonia DePace

November 17, 2021

Recent results may lead to more checkpoint inhibitor options and lower treatment prices, giving accessibility to more patients with lung cancer worldwide.

November 15, 2021

Twenty years after 9/11, a retired firefighter reflects on the weeks following the attacks, as well as his own diagnosis of lung cancer six years later, in a newly published book.

November 15, 2021

Looking deeper into mortality rates highlights the importance of eliminating disparities in lung cancer and expanding screening eligibility for at-risk populations.

November 12, 2021

Two new FDA approvals for patients with lung cancer and EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations have given the subset its first targeted therapies.

November 10, 2021

One cancer survivor's garden helped her to cope and stay active during diagnosis, through treatment and into remission.

October 25, 2021

More than 10 years of follow-up data have shown that combining Herceptin with chemotherapy is safer and more effective than chemotherapy alone in this patient population.

October 22, 2021

Several breast cancer survivors share how they stay mentally strong while living with breast cancer.

October 21, 2021

A new T-cell therapy can be highly effective in treating BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis while minimizing side effects.

October 21, 2021

A three-time acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor became a bone marrow transplant nurse and now helps other patients with the same diagnosis.

October 20, 2021

A patient turned to yoga during treatment for breast cancer and is now helping others do the same.

October 20, 2021

Talking with a doctor about costly cancer treatments and being frank with health care teams can ease financial distress for patients with cancer.

October 20, 2021

Yvonne Orji, actress and comedian from HBO’s “Insecure” discussed the racial disparities for Black women who receive a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer.

October 19, 2021

A mother of three who received a diagnosis of stage 4 breast cancer right before the pandemic shares what her must-have comfort and entertainment items are in her treatment bag.

October 18, 2021

Gleevec was approved by the FDA in 2001. The groundbreaking oral drug has since been a lifesaver for many patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.

October 18, 2021

After receiving a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, a patient relied on the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation for information and is becoming part of the conversation.

October 16, 2021

A fixed-duration treatment regimen may result in better outcomes and less time in the hospital for patients with CLL.

October 13, 2021

Meet Jazmine Sullivan: singer-songwriter, BET award winner and breast cancer advocate.

October 12, 2021

Determining body composition – a more nuanced approach to predicting survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer – may be a more accurate indicator than BMI, according to one study.

October 08, 2021

Many patients with cancer experience challenges with sexual intimacy. Body image, self-esteem, vaginal health and a positive mindset all come into play.

October 06, 2021

Side effects from early-onset menopause from medical treatments may be mitigated with hormone replacement therapy.

October 05, 2021

While sparking a conversation about cancer risk after a family diagnosis is hard, one expert said that there are benefits — especially when using specific tactics.

October 01, 2021

One oncologist highlighted the knowledge base of the immunotherapy and targeted therapy and how they interact with cancer cells.

September 29, 2021

Getting rid of the "blanket statement" and looking deeper into genetics may allow patients with cancer who are older than 60 years to become eligible for immunotherapy, highlighting the importance of further research on the topic.

September 27, 2021

Geographic disparities at the state-level are leading to increased rates of death from lung cancer, according to an expert.

September 24, 2021

Results from the study highlight the need to organize better screening and treatment plans for patients with liver cancer coinfected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV.

September 24, 2021

The antibody drug conjugate could provide patients with symptomatic relief, along with manageable side effects.

September 23, 2021

Children younger than five years old may have an increased risk for hearing loss from cisplatin-based therapies compared with older children, highlighting the potential need for more consistent monitoring for hearing loss in children with cancer.

September 22, 2021

The tome also reflects on his own diagnosis of cancer and how it influenced his practice.

September 22, 2021

The FDA approval of Cabometyx was based on results that showed that the drug was associated with improved outcomes in patients with radioactive iodine–refractory locally advanced or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer.

September 16, 2021

The eligible age of 65 years for Medicare may be discouraging patients from getting screenings and tests as they wait for more health coverage.