Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Darlene Dobkowski, Managing Editor for CURE® magazine, has been with the team since October 2020 and has covered health care in other specialties before joining MJH Life Sciences. She graduated from Emerson College with a Master’s degree in print and multimedia journalism. In her free time, she enjoys buying stuff she doesn’t need from flea markets, taking her dog everywhere and scoffing at decaf.

FDA Approves First Treatment Option for Aggressive Sarcoma Subtype

November 23, 2021

Article

This marks the only available treatment option approved by the FDA for adults with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor.

Immunotherapy Combo May ‘Potentially Cure’ Melanoma With Brain Metastases

November 18, 2021

Article

The combination of Opdivo and Yervoy may provide a survival benefit for asymptomatic patients with melanoma who have brain metastases, although more efforts are needed to include this patient population in trials.

Assessing Both Sides of the Argument for In-Home Cancer Infusions

November 18, 2021

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Although the interest of at-home care including the administration of cancer infusions has grown since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hesitation looms over its convenience, cost and safety.

Certain Cancer Immunotherapies May Lead to ‘Potential Small Risk’ for Myocarditis

November 17, 2021

Article

Although the risk for myocarditis related to immune checkpoint inhibitors is an estimated 1%, findings from a recent study highlight the need for improved ways to screen and treat for this potential side effect.

Men With Prostate Cancer After Surgery May Benefit From Shorter Duration of Radiation Therapy

November 15, 2021

Article

Hypofractionated radiation for nearly five weeks in men with prostate cancer after surgery may have similar results without added side effects compared with radiation therapy for a standard duration of seven weeks.

The Complexity of Decision-Making for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment

November 15, 2021

Article

Navigating discussions around treatments for early-stage breast cancer may be difficult, but feeling comfortable with one’s cancer team and knowing about all the available options may help.

Patients With Cancer Should ‘Keep Moving Through Treatment’ to Potentially Mitigate Side Effects

November 09, 2021

Article

Exercising during and after cancer treatment remains important for patients and building up endurance over time can help make goals less daunting, an expert said.

Noninvasive Bridging Therapy Underutilized Versus More Invasive Options in Transplant-Eligible Hepatocellular Carcinoma

November 08, 2021

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External-beam radiation, a noninvasive option for bridging therapy, may be underused compared with other liver-directed therapies and may highlight a treatment gap in this area.

Immunotherapy for Frontline Treatment of Kidney Cancer Has ‘Curative Potential’

November 03, 2021

Article

An expert discusses how the kidney cancer treatment landscape has changed over the last few years, although the number of options available for patients may make it somewhat confusing to navigate.

Medical Marijuana Use May Aid in Breast Cancer Symptom Management

November 03, 2021

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Patients with breast cancer are turning to medical marijuana to manage symptoms of their disease and treatment, although conversation with health care teams are not occurring as often.