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Val always goes above and beyond, and she holds herself to an impeccably high standard.

After findings from an early-phase trial showed that the novel drug was associated with anti-tumor activity, investigators decided to continue enrolling more patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

The way I saw it was that I could either die from cancer, or from the side effects from the clinical trial. It was a difficult decision to make, but I am glad I chose it.

Gender be damned, a mother bear’s “fierce compassion” became my default mode as I cared for my ailing adventure partner and soul mate.

From “EastEnders” star Samantha Womack announcing her breast cancer diagnosis in a tribute to Olivia Newton-John to a famous fashion designer’s death from liver cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

A stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor shares her story of being diagnosed right before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The FDA’s approval of Enhertu marks the first approval of a drug for patients with HER2-mutant unresectable or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

The use of five or more medicines — as well as some drugs that could be deemed inappropriate — may put older patients with cancer at a higher risk for complications, such as weakness.

The FDA approved Tabrecta for patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have a mutation that led to MET exon 14 skipping.

“Love Story,” the story about a young woman who falls in love and then dies of cancer, affects me differently now than it did when I was a teenager and no experience with either love or cancer.

The FDA’s decision to grant the investigational drug elacestrant a priority review for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer was based on data that showed the treatment bested standard-of-care in terms of improving survival.

Although tumor lysis syndrome may be dangerous and fatal if not treated early, experts note that it is a sign of successful treatment in patients with leukemia and lymphoma.

Treatment with a combination of Imfinzi and the novel drug tremelimumab demonstrated promising results in certain patients with advanced or metastatic sarcoma, which are rare cancers of the bone and soft tissue.

Data from a clinical trial demonstrate a “clear clinical benefit” of using a CAR-T cell therapy in patients with multiple myeloma, according to the drugs manufacturer.

I must remember to be kind to myself, and not compare my current abilities to my pre-cancer days.

Many patients with breast cancer ask about the benefits of the supplement sulforaphane, but a naturopathic doctor advises patients that it is best to get the compound from food rather than supplements.

Imfinzi plus tremelimumab led to better overall survival outcomes compared to standard chemotherapy in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Treatment with Keytruda plus Lenvima did not best Lenvima alone as a first-line treatment option for a group of patients with liver cancer that could not be treated with surgery, according to recently announced study results from a phase 3 clinical trial.

According to real-world data, EGFR C797X mutation is deemed the leading resistance mechanism to treatment with Tagrisso in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Hearing the news of Olivia Newton-John’s death shocked me. I’d loved this lady since the early 70s. But shock wasn’t the only emotion I faced — along with it came overwhelming sadness and fear.

Fruquintinib improved survival in patients with advanced colorectal cancer, according to findings from the phase 3 FRESCO-2 trial.

Sugemalimab demonstrated safe and efficacious results when given after concurrent chemoradiation therapy or short-course chemoradiation therapy for patients with lung cancer.

Actress/musician Olivia Newton-John has died after a long bout with breast cancer.

Treatment with an investigational drug plus with Libtayo showed encouraging anti-tumor activity in patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to preliminary data from an early-phase trial.

It’s hard to watch other people fight cancer, but I must remember to stay inside my safe zone — my hula hoop — and only run to aid them when they ask.

Although very few patients are informed about the effects that breast cancer treatments may have on their sexual health, many patients expressed wanting that information throughout all stages of their treatment, according to study findings.

Keytruda plus chemotherapy failed to best the chemotherapy docetaxel alone in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to findings of a study of more than 1,000 patients.

Kimberly is a true asset to our patients. She helps them to face the complicated health care system, making sure patients can get all the testing and treatment they need.

As an oncology nurse, which is emotionally taxing and rewarding work, she manages to sprinkle kindness at all times.

I made too many late-night purchases for things that I thought I’d need after my mastectomy. Thankfully, the STOMP group helped me get rid of some of these items.