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Side Effects to Know About for Enhertu in HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
Before patients receive Enhertu for HER2-positive solid tumors, it’s important to know about the potential side effects.
Sometime Risk for Breast Cancer is All in the Family
Prompted by a celebrity diagnosis of breast cancer, I looked at tools that could help my own kids.
Cancer Survivors Can Get Tired of Being Called ‘Strong’
I must admit when people call us cancer survivors "strong," it's a double-edged sword.
‘Key Signs’ of Cytokine Release Syndrome to Know
For patients with lymphoma or multiple myeloma, speaking up about symptoms of cytokine release syndrome can be lifesaving.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to CTX-009 in Biliary Tract Cancer
The combination of bispecific antibody CTX-009 and chemotherapy received Fast Track Designation for advanced, previously treated biliary tract cancers.
A Cancer Drug that Impacted My Life for SLL
After reading a book about how Imbruvica was revolutionized for SLL and CLL, I now have a greater appreciation for the drugs I receive.
Meg Bennett Dies, ‘Star Trek’ Actress Still Cancer-Free After 20 Years and More
From “The Young and the Restless” actress dying of cancer to “Star Trek” actress 20 years pancreatic cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.
Quitting Smoking Before Laryngeal Cancer Treatment Improves Survival
Patients with laryngeal cancer who stopped smoking before receiving treatment had better survival outcomes, compared with patients who actively smoke.
Patient-Provider Communication Is Key During Chemo Shortage
During chemo shortages, nurses have helped many patients receive enough treatment, measuring them down to the “minutiae of the milligrams.”
Early Transfusions, Treatments May Improve Outcomes in Low-Risk MDS
Receiving early transfusions and treatment to reduce transfusion dependency significantly improves survival and quality of life in low-risk MDS.
The Long and Winding Road Leading to My Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The day I found out I had cancer, my wife and I thought I would just be going in for a scan.
Aspirin Linked to Lower Metastasis in Esophageal, Colorectal Cancers
Research has shown aspirin use to be associated with lower rates of metastasis for some patients.
Meaghan Mooney, B.S.N., RN, OCN, Wins CURE’s 2024 Extraordinary Healer® Award
During this in-person event, over 500 attendees celebrated the remarkable efforts made by oncology nurses in the care of patients with cancer.
Nurse Suggests Questions to Ask Before Carvykti Treatment for Myeloma
With Carvykti now approved for pretreated myeloma, there are conversations that patients should have with their providers before treatment, a nurse said.
Carvykti Provides Good Long-Term Quality of Life in Pretreated Myeloma
Patients with heavily pretreated myeloma tended to have “really amazing results” with the CAR-T cell therapy, Carvykti.
Receiving Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer on My Birthday
At first, I wanted to avoid receiving chemotherapy at all costs, but I realized taking it would be the beginning of staying cancer-free.
Attitudes With Latitude About My Cancer
Even though I lost my hair from cancer treatment, I didn't let that stop me from styling my hair with attitude.
Enhertu Marks First Therapy Approved Across HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
Treatment with Enhertu “is an unprecedented approval” for patients with HER2-positive solid tumors who did not have many options, an expert told CURE®.
Tecentriq, Cabometyx May Not Improve Survival Over Chemo in NSCLC
Tecentriq plus Cabometyx conferred no overall survival benefit when compared with chemotherapy, a study showed.
FDA Approves Ojemda for Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to Ojemda for patients 6 months and older with relapsed or refractory pediatric low-grade glioma with a BRAF fusion or rearrangement, or BRAF V600 mutation.
Woodpecker Wisdom Unfolds a Cancer Analogy
While strolling through the woods, my eyes landed on a woodpecker, whose actions sparked a cancer analogy in my mind.
FDA Approves Lutathera for Pediatric GEP-NETs
Lutathera was approved for patients 12 or older with SSTR-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, the FDA announced.
Ziftomenib Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by FDA in R/R AML
The investigational drug ziftomenib is currently being evaluated for patients with relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia.
Speaking Openly About Cancer-Related Fears
When my wife was diagnosed with stage 3B melanoma, we decided to openly speak about our fears.
FDA Approves Anktiva Plus BCG for Certain Bladder Cancer Subset
A treatment combination of Anktiva and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin was approved by the FDA for certain patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Insomnia Therapy May Reduce Cognitive Impairment in Cancer Survivors
A cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may help cancer survivors, along with ways to manage insomnia via sleep pressure, an expert told CURE®.
What Patients Can Do as Racial Disparities Persist in Prostate Cancer
Patient/provider trust, education and lifestyle choices are crucial as Black men face higher incidence and mortality in prostate cancer, experts said.
My ‘Other Birthday’ is Coming Up After Cancer
What it’s like having a “second birthday” after receiving a bone marrow transplant for my AML.
How to Face Fear of Recurrence During Cancer Survivorship
Many cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence, even years into survivorship, so here are ways to help manage and face this fear.
A Poem on Cancer's Breaking News
Any one of us stricken by cancer remembers our own breaking news.