Rise in PSA Levels May Predict Treatment Response in Prostate Cancer
The rate at which PSA rises after hormonal therapy for prostate cancer is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of the treatment.
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‘Not Enough to Say Breast Cancer’ When Discussing Diagnoses, Expert Says
An expert discussed the importance of patients learning about their specific type of breast cancer to understand potential treatment options.
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Resistance Mechanisms May Steer Therapy Sequences in EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer
An expert discussed how the understanding of resistance mechanisms can help care teams develop a global treatment strategy for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Focal Therapy May Reduce Side Effects, Improve Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer
With approaches like high intensity focused ultrasound, patients with prostate cancer may experience lower rates of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, an expert said.
Next-Generation Imaging a ‘Gold Standard’ in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Patients with metastatic prostate cancer may have improved survival outcomes after undergoing next-generation PSMA PET imaging, an expert explained.
Fertility Preservation Options for Young Patients With Breast Cancer
An expert discussed options young patients with breast cancer may have to preserve their fertility before starting cancer treatment.
Why ‘Genetic Testing is Critical’ in Patients with Prostate Cancer
As part of the CURE® Educated Patient® Prostate Cancer Summit, an expert discussed the role genetic testing plays in treatment decision-making for many.
Biomarkers Guide Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer
An expert discussed the importance of biomarkers in guiding treatment decisions for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation a Promising Prostate Cancer Treatment
TULSA is a targeted prostate cancer treatment that uses ultrasound to destroy tumors while preserving healthy tissue.
Managing Symptoms, Controlling Disease With Radiation in Kidney Cancer
An expert explained how radiation may be a treatment option for patients with renal cell carcinoma to manage symptoms and control the disease.
Rybrevant Plus Chemotherapy May Improve PFS for Relapsed EGFR Lung Cancer
The drug combined with chemotherapy demonstrated a 60% increase in progression-free survival, suggesting signs of an FDA approval.
High vs Low Dose of Vitamin D May Not Impact Treating mCRC
For patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, adding a higher dose proves just as effective as the standard dose of vitamin D3, despite one exception.
Non-Surgical Options May Maintain Relapse-Free Survival in Rectal Cancer Subset
Distance relapse-free survival was maintained in patients with pMMR locally advanced rectal cancer through non-operative management of the disease.
Perioperative Opdivo Extends Event-Free Survival in Lung Cancer
Receiving perioperative Opdivo for non-small cell lung cancer showed event-free survival benefits compared with placebo.
Herceptin, Perjeta Regimen May Be Effective Without Chemo in Breast Cancer
Among patients with HR+/HER2+ breast cancer, Herceptin and Perjeta plus endocrine therapy proved to be beneficial without chemotherapy.
Long-Term Study Data Support Keytruda as Standard of Care for Advanced Melanoma
Keytruda continued to improve survival versus Yervoy in unresectable stage 3 or 4 melanoma in long-term follow-up data.
Anti-PD-L1 Antibody Drug Combo May Improve Outcomes in Advanced Kidney Cancer
Benmelstobart plus anlotinib significantly improved survival versus Sutent in the first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Lower Keytruda Doses May Be as Effective as Standard Doses for Stage 4 NSCLC
Patients with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer may derive an equal benefit with a lower dose of Keytruda versus the standard dose.
Side Effects, Quality of Life Important to Consider in Breast Cancer Subset
Patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer may consider related side effects and quality of life outcomes when choosing treatments.
Cediranib Added to Lynparza Didn’t Improve Progression, Survival in Ovarian Cancer
A Lynparza/cediranib combo had similar results versus standalone Lynparza among patients with relapsed platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
Kidney Cancer Questions Answered, From Protein Intake to Clinical Trials
An expert provides answers to readers’ questions regarding different aspects of the kidney cancer experience, such as protein intake and clinical trials.
Imjudo Plus Imfinzi Improve Survival Versus Nexavar in Liver Cancer
In patients with unresectable liver cancer, treatment with Imjudo plus Imfinzi showed better survival outcomes compared with Nexavar.
10 Commonly Asked Lung Cancer Questions With Dr. Jyoti Malhotra
Following a CURE® Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit, the City of Hope expert answered 10 commonly asked questions from patients with lung cancer.
Survival Benefit Continues at 10 Years From Opdivo Either Alone or With Yervoy in Advanced Melanoma
Findings from the CheckMate 067 of patients with advanced melanoma include the longest follow-up of a checkpoint inhibitor in any tumor type.
Krazati Associated With Superior Outcomes Than Docetaxel in KRAS G12C+ NSCLC
Krazati’s benefits were seen regardless of baseline brain metastases, researchers have reported in findings from the KRYSTAL-12 trial.
Kidney Cancer FAQs Answered on Treatments, Care Teams and More
An expert provides answers to pressing questions regarding different aspects of a kidney cancer journey, including stage, grade and treatment options.
Imfinzi Improves Survival Outcomes in Subgroups of Patients with LS-SCLC
Among patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer, the benefits of consolidation Imfinzi were seen across a number of subgroups.
Enhertu Maintains QOL, Slows Pain in HR+/HER2 Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enhertu improved the time it took for patients with a breast cancer subset to experience worsening pain and other symptoms, without affecting overall quality of life.
Patients with Extensive-Stage SCLC May Benefit From Higher I-DXd Dose
A recent study compared two dosages of ifinatamab deruxtecan among patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Challenges to Consider While Receiving Fotivda for Kidney Cancer
At the 2024 ESMO Congress, CURE® spoke with an expert about Fotivda and certain challenges patients may experience, such as side effects.