Specialized Care Is Needed for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
June 11th 2018The survey contained questions on a range of issues they may have experienced, including pain, fatigue, as well as issues with sexual function, body image and finances. Researchers then looked at the anxiety and depression associated with those issues, and talked with patients about what they thought might be causing those problems.
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Investigational Drug Shows Promise in Patients with Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
June 5th 2018Enfortumab vedotin may be a potential novel therapy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, according to updated phase 1 study findings presented during the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
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Broader Genetic Testing Can Save Costs, Determine Treatment Plans in Lung Cancer
June 1st 2018Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to test patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for all known genetic mutations associated with the disease appeared to be faster and more cost-effective than testing for one gene at a time – not to mention the results could have treatment implications.
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Genetic Counseling With Telemedicine Helps Patients in Community Practices
June 1st 2018Patients who would otherwise not have access to genetic counseling at community-based medical centers can benefit from the use of remote phone or video technology to take advantage of these services, according to study results presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago on June 1-4.
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Genetic Testing, Treatment Advances Offer 'Hope on the Horizon' for Ovarian Cancer
April 28th 2018During the 2018 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Angeles Alvarez Secord, M.D., MHSc highlighted the importance of genetic testing and its impact on treatment options for women with ovarian cancer.
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Ovarian Cancer Expert Offers Hope Against 'Silent Killer' Stereotype
April 28th 2018CURE sat down with Richard Boulay, M.D., at the 2018 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition to discuss exciting updates in ovarian cancer, as well as what advice he would offer to patients and caregivers who may be feeling overwhelmed.
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Preventing Opioid Addiction in Patients With Cancer
March 28th 2018Jaron Mark, M.D., a gynecologic oncology fellow at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the opioid crisis, and the steps that his institution is taking to combat potential addiction in women who undergo surgery for gynecologic cancer.
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Four Individuals Named Ovarian Cancer Heroes at Inaugural Event
March 24th 2018At the inaugural Ovarian Cancer Heroes gala, held in New Orleans ahead of the 49th Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancers, four individuals — a physician, nurse navigator and two patient-turned-advocates — were awarded for the contributions they have made to increase awareness and advance research and education for ovarian cancer.
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Oropharyngeal Cancer Risks Include Number of Sexual Partners, Smoking
December 9th 2017The incidence of human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC) is on the rise. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University assessed survey data to determine whether the risk among the general population is rising as well. Results show that for most people, the risk remains low.
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