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Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Circulating Tumor DNA Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 26th 2023

Watch Dr. Debu Tripathy, from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discuss circulating tumor DNA during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Cancer Overwhelmed Me, But It Didn’t Overtake Me

March 25th 2023

I’m looking back and sharing the lessons learned from 10 years of cancer survivorship.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Genetic Testing Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 25th 2023

Watch Dr. Susan Domchek, from Penn Medicine, discuss genetic testing during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer

March 24th 2023

My cancer diagnosis taught me to speak up and ask, “What do I need to know?” and “What can I be doing for myself?”

Gay and Bisexual Men With Prostate Cancer Have Unique Needs

March 24th 2023

Gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer may have different needs that need to be addressed with health care providers as they go through treatment and beyond.

How I Helped My Wife Die Peacefully

March 24th 2023

When all is said and done what is important to me was that we did all we could to save her. And when that failed, we did all we could to make her passing as peaceful as possible.

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Announced Lymphoma Diagnosis, Martina Navratilova Is Cancer-Free and More

March 24th 2023

From Sam Neill announcing his cancer diagnosis to Martina Navratilova stating that she is now cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCB Hormone Receptor-Positive and TNBC Panel: March 4, 2023

March 24th 2023

Watch Dr. William J Gradishar, Dr. Kevin Kalinsky and Kelly Thomas answer questions about hormone receptor-positive and triple-negative breast cancer treatment options during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

My Mastectomy Results Were Not What I Expected

March 23rd 2023

Choosing to get a mastectomy was a difficult decision to make, but then the pathology results came back indicating a second cancer.

Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Share How They Advocate

March 23rd 2023

We recently asked our audience how they advocate for themselves and others in the oncology space. Here’s what they had to say.

Recognizing Psychological Distress After Cancer

March 23rd 2023

After going through cancer, I better recognize my triggers for heightened anxiety.

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Needs Aggressive Treatment, Expert Says

March 23rd 2023

Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer often need to undergo aggressive treatment, but ongoing research is determining if chemotherapy can be scaled back for certain patients.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 23rd 2023

Watch Dr. Kevin Kalisnky, from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, discuss treatment for triple-negative disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

My Cancer Diagnosis Connected Me With My Culture

March 22nd 2023

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned more about the disparities that Black women with the disease face.

FDA Approves Zynyz for Subset of Patients With Rare Skin Cancer

March 22nd 2023

This FDA approval of Zynyz was based on findings from a study which demonstrated that the therapy improves responses in patients with locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma.

Heeding the Advice of My Breast Cancer Hero

March 22nd 2023

As a breast cancer survivor, it’s not only my duty to help the newly diagnosed, but it’s also my responsibility to heed the advice of seasoned champions.

MRD Testing Made a Myeloma Survivor Feel ‘OK to Be Safe’

March 22nd 2023

A multiple myeloma survivor discusses how continued minimal residual disease negativity made her feel more confident in coming off of maintenance therapy.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Management of Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 22nd 2023

Watch Dr. William J. Gradishar, from Northwestern University, discuss the management of hormone receptor-positive disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Qinlock Becomes Preferred Second-Line Drug for GIST Subset

March 21st 2023

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network updated their guidelines to state that Qinlock is the recommended second-line treatment for patients with Sutent-intolerant gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Navigating Cancer Test Results

March 21st 2023

An expert recommends that people who are anxious wait until the doctor’s office or clinic is open before clicking on the email that holds their test results.

My Social Media Algorithm Keeps Showing Cancer Content

March 21st 2023

Since I’ve become a patient and advocate, my social media algorithm now mostly shows cancer-related content. Here’s an open letter to said algorithm, or as I call it, “Algo.”

FDA Approval From Winter 2023 You May Have Missed

March 21st 2023

Here’s a look back at the cancer drugs that gained FDA approval in the winter of 2023.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Nursing Perspective on Clinical Trials Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 21st 2023

Watch Isabel Octaviano, from Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, discuss the nursing perspective to clinical trials during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Phase 3 Trial of Fablyn Plus Verzenio for Metastatic Breast Cancer Initiates Registration

March 20th 2023

Pre- and post-menopausal patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer with an ESR1 mutation are eligible to participate in the next round of Fablyn’s upcoming clinical trial.

‘I Was Winning and the Cancer Wasn’t’

March 20th 2023

Exercise, from walking to running, allows patients to take control of their bodies at a time when things may feel out of reach during their cancer journey.

Too Young for Cancer

March 20th 2023

I’ve met too many people who were told that they were too young for cancer before being diagnosed.

Finding Gratitude in My Myeloma Experience

March 20th 2023

I’m more than six years out from my myeloma diagnosis and realized that I’m capable of more than just surviving.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Demystifying Clinical Trials Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 20th 2023

Watch Dr. Reshma Mahtani, from Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, discuss clinical trial myths during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Seeking Another Cancer Perspective

March 19th 2023

A new method of chemotherapy administration is being explored for certain solid cancers.

Keeping Cancer a Secret

March 18th 2023

While I decided to tell friends, family and even TSA agents about my cancer, others are much more private about their diagnosis, and I wonder why.

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