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NCCN May Already Be Updating MPN Guidelines
After publishing them in October 2016,the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is already seeking to update and expand their guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
Sex After Breast Cancer: One Survivor's Experience
Choosing the Perfect Prosthesis
Choosing a prosthesis requires a little work on the part of the wearer. Understanding options is not only helpful, but necessary.
Frightening Cancer Diagnosis? Survivor Says Keep Hope
What about hope? Don’t kill hope. Breast cancer and melanoma survivor shares what helped at the time of diagnosis and early on in her cancer treatment.
Where Are We With Bone-Targeted Agents in Breast Cancer?
Adam M. Brufsky, M.D., Ph.D., discusses bone-targeted agents in breast cancer, and what we can expect for the future of this kind of therapy.
Sexual Counseling Can Benefit Patients With Breast Cancer
Women with breast cancer who were treated with AIs may experience sexual side effects, but there are steps that can be taken to improve their quality of life.
Examining Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cervical Cancer Treatment
A recent study investigated racial and ethnic disparities in guideline-based care for cervical cancer.
Sorry if My Cancer Treatment Ruined Your Cell Phone
It’s your choice to explain how your cancer battle has affected you, but it’s their choice to try and understand.
Finding Peace Post-Cancer
On learning to accept the ups and down of the journey despite how you feel
Zejula Granted FDA Approval for Ovarian Cancer
The FDA has approved Zejula (niraparib) for treatment of patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in the maintence setting.
Being Present: Organization Offers Yoga for Patients With Cancer
Kula for Karma, a nonprofit organization, offers yoga programs designed to aid patients with cancer as well as medical professionals, first responders and others, manage stress and improve quality of life.
Antibody-Drug Conjugate Shows Promise in Urothelial Cancer
In an interview with CURE, lead study author Scott Tagawa, M.D., discussed the latest findings with sacituzumab govitecan in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer.
Using Androgen Receptor Blockers to Treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Michael F. Press, M.D., Ph.D., shed light on the role of the receptor in breast cancer in a presentation during the 2017 Miami Breast Cancer Conference.
The New Key Player in Head and Neck Cancer Care
As the treatment landscape of head and neck cancer has changed significantly over the past year, immunotherapy has emerged as a key player in patient care.
Balancing Act: Cancer, Caregiving & Careers
Finding a balance amid the chaos of cancer.
Musical Theater Has a New Theme: Male Breast Cancer
How do you educate people about a cancer so rare that just one percent of the cancer population has it?
Finding Tailored Approaches to Male Breast Cancer
Patrick I. Borgen, M.D., discusses new discoveries that could lead to better, more individualized treatment for men with breast cancer.
Paradigm-Shifting Change May Be Coming in Melanoma
An ongoing trial studying Keytruda (pembrolizumab) with the first-in-class IDO1 inhibitor epacadostat (INCB024360) can mean drastic change for patients with melanoma.
Republicans Pull the American Health Care Act
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which President Donald Trump planned on replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with, was pulled on Friday. The ACA is still the law of the land.
Breast Implants May be Associated With Rare Lymphoma, FDA Says
Breast implants, especially those with textured surfaces, may be associated with a rare type of lymphoma, according to a recent statement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Looking Ahead: What's New In CAR T-Cell Therapy for Hematologic Malignancies
Jim Kochenderfer, M.D., lends insight to the future of CAR T-cell therapy for hematologic malignancies.
Intimacy and Self-Care With Cancer
Here are some tips for managing intimacy and self-care, during or after a cancer diagnosis.
Trump's Budget and Cancer
It has always been clear to me that there is a cure for cancer. It is called money.
FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Bavencio (avelumab), a PD-L1-inhibitor, gained approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for some patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
Advancements Continue in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Sara Hurvitz, M.D. talks about recent and upcoming advancements in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer
Surgery Is Still Crucial for Melanoma Treatment
Kiran K. Turaga explains that, even with all the advancements and novel treatments in melanoma, surgery is still critical.
NCCN Launches New Distress Resources for Patients With Cancer
The NCCN created new free, online resources for patients with cancer who are experiencing distress.
Dear Diary: Thoughts from a Cancer Survivor
I miss the girl who was too self-absorbed to know real sorrow.
Who Am I Now, Without Cancer?
Treatment is over -- no longer are days filled with doctors' appointments, choices, planning and cancer
Avoiding Amputation in Patients With Sarcoma
John E. Mullinax, M.D., discusses a chemotherapy strategy that may be able to save the limbs of some patients with sarcoma.