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Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms May Have Increased Thrombosis Risk
February 6th 2018For years, many health care professionals noticed that patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) tend to experience thrombosis more than the average person. Now, a recent population-based study conducted in Sweden confirmed their suspicions.
Bipartisan Act Puts Focus on Women With Lung Cancer
February 6th 2018Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for women in the United States, but often does not get as much attention as other malignancies. In an effort to change that, and to one day decrease the number of women who are dying from the disease, the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventative Services Act was reintroduced into Congress.
Redefining Cancer: The "New Normal"
February 6th 2018“One day you’re fine. You’re working and doing your thing, you know? Then you get sick and someone tells you its cancer. It’s shocking! Your whole world turns upside down. Surgery and chemo. Doctors and nurses. I just wanna go back to the way it was before. I just want my old life back.”
Super Bowl Challenge Starts Off the Field With Lung Cancer Awareness
February 5th 2018As the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots fight for claim over the Super Bowl trophy tonight, two lung cancer survivor advocates are in Minneapolis fighting for another reason: to raise research and awareness dollars.
Improving Online Education Empowers Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumors
February 4th 2018But just what information is most useful to patients with NETs, and where are the gaps in the educational and supportive resources to which they have access? A study – presented at the Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium on Jan. 19, in San Francisco – explored just that.
MSI Status Shows No Effect on Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Prognosis
February 3rd 2018Microsatellite instability (MSI) status appeared to have no association with outcomes in patients with liver metastases that spread from colorectal cancer (CRC), according to results from an international, multi-institutional analysis presented at the 2018 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.
Childhood Pneumonia May Be Associated With Cancer Risk
February 2nd 2018While causes for pneumonia were varied – including bacteria (14 percent), virus (22 percent) and unspecified (64 percent) – the majority of children did not have immune deficiencies recorded at the time of their pneumonia diagnosis.
We Can. I Can. How One Innovator Is Working to Bring HOPE to Pediatric Patients With Cancer
February 2nd 2018The children’s app is paired with a complementary parent and caregiver-focused platform and guide that helps drive conversations about disease and treatment, timed to the child’s progression and in language that aligns with the game.
Joe Biden Says Toxic Burn Pits May Have Contributed to His Son's Cancer
February 2nd 2018For years, former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Beau, was stationed near large, potentially toxic burn pits. After Beau died of glioblastoma (GBM) in May 2015, Joe Biden grew skeptical and started to question if the burn pits contributed to his son’s cancer diagnosis.
Trump Urges for Congress to Pass Right To Try Bill
February 1st 2018After patients have exhausted all therapeutic options in their cancer treatment, oftentimes there is nowhere left for them to turn. Despite a terminal diagnosis, some patients may have more options in their remaining days if one bill is passed – if only it were that easy.
Adding Tecentriq to Chemo Regimen Improves Lung Cancer Outcomes
January 31st 2018Not all patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) respond to immunotherapy, so researchers are exploring the use of combination regimens, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapy, to improve outcomes in these patients.