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Chemotherapy, Chemoradiotherapy May Improve Esophageal Cancer Survival
For patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and esophagogastric junction, chemoradiotherapy and chemotherapy improved survival versus surgery alone.
My Bitter Chemotherapy Pills for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
I’ve recently started on chemotherapy pills instead of infusions and the bitterness reminds me to accept not only the bitterness of the pill, but in life too.
Keytruda Plus Chemo New Standard of Care in Pleural Mesothelioma
First-line Keytruda plus chemotherapy is the new standard of care for patients with advanced pleural mesothelioma after the previous treatment strategy of chemotherapy alone.
Dental Care May Cause Financial Burdens in Head and Neck Cancer
In some patients with head and neck cancer, those who require dental care after cancer treatment may face financial burdens because of out-of-pocket costs.
Taking a Drink From the Fire Hose
Several colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.
FDA Receives Application to Review D-VRd in Multiple Myeloma Subset
The biologics license application seeks potential approval of a Darzalex Faspro-based regimen for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma ineligible for transplant.
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.
Opdivo with Abraxane May Expand Therapeutic Opportunities For MIBC
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer experienced safe medical and surgical treatment with the NURE-combo.
Telehealth Palliative Care Comparable to In-Person Visits
Research has shown that among patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, early palliative care delivered by video is as effective as in-person care.
4 Years After My Bone Marrow Transplant for AML
As a survivor of acute myeloid leukemia, some things are no longer going to be normal, but who wants to be normal?
Mike Peters of the Alarm in Remission, Broadway Star Gavin Creel Dies and More
From good news for a rock star to the deaths of stage and screen stars, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.
It’s October and Yes, We’re Aware
Just like how Christmas decorations creep into November before Thanksgiving, I hope Pinktober does not creep into September.
My Brain Cancer Journey After Giving Birth
Two months after giving birth to my daughter, I noticed something was unusual, which led to my diagnosis of anaplastic oligodendroglioma.
Education on MPN Symptoms, Treatments Leads to Greater Involvement in Care
An expert explained the importance of education and involvement in care for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Understanding Multiple Myeloma Symptoms
Reflecting on the pain I experienced before my diagnosis of multiple myeloma, I realized how important it was to pay attention to the related symptoms.
FDA Approves Presurgical, Postsurgical Opdivo for NSCLC
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Opdivo before and after surgery for some with non-small cell lung cancer.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Enhertu for HER2-Low and -Ultralow Breast Cancer
The antibody-drug conjugate will be reviewed for the potential treatment of previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-low or -ultralow breast cancer.
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.
Gleevec Interruption in GIST Associated with Resistance, Recurrence, Death
Researchers are advising against the interruption of treatment with Gleevec among patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Cancer Makes Me Look at Life Differently
After recently losing my aunt, I realized that cancer has given me a new perspective on life, which reminds me that every day has meaning.
Hypofractionated Preoperative RT May Be Safe And Effective in Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Patients with soft tissue sarcomas showed improved functional results, quality of life and fewer side effects when treated with RT-therapy.
Longer Time Until Recurrence Associated With Better Melanoma Outcomes
An expert explains study findings that associate a longer time until postsurgical melanoma recurrence with improved progression and survival.
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.
Theranostics a ‘State-of-the-Art’ Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer
For patients with prostate cancer, theranostics may be another available treatment path to take, especially for those who need more options.
Bracing for the Impact of Pinktober for Breast Cancer
As a breast cancer survivor, I’ve learned to navigate the annual sea of pink, but I don’t like it.
Oncology Drugs Approved by the FDA in September 2024
Throughout September, the FDA approved drugs for the treatment of diseases including lung cancer, multiple myeloma, thyroid cancer and breast cancer.
Fotivda Shows Better Outcomes Than Combo in Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Fotivda monotherapy may show better outcomes in second-line therapy than the combination of Opdivo and Fotivda in metastatic kidney cancer.
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.
Celebrating 4 Years Cancer-Free
I invited my family to gather with me and celebrate four years of being cancer-free.