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In part of the “Star Wars” saga, a character mentions that rebellions are built on hope. After being diagnosed with cancer, I’ve realized that the same is true for patients with the disease.

From Robin Roberts providing an update on her partner, Amber Laign’s “rough year” with breast cancer, to Kathy Griffin’s suspected cause of lung cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

This approval is the first of its kind as a first-line systemic therapy for pediatric patients with low-grade gliomas of a specific mutation.

Here are a few ways I stay grounded throughout cancer.

A federal law now allows patients with cancer to review their test results as they become available; however, that instant access may cause some patients to have unnecessary concerns.

I’ve had three colonoscopies within five years and am still colorectal cancer-free.

Art therapy allows patients to figure out how to use art to access emotions and experiences and to externalize them, one expert said.

Even after my son survived cancer, I still had fears — and nightmares — of the worst.

Earlier treatment with Jakafi showed promise in both improving survival and symptom burden in certain patients with myelofibrosis, though physicians often delay Jakafi treatment.

I've learned that with cancer, there’s a difference between cathartic venting (a natural stage of grief) and falling into a victim mindset.

An expert offers feasible tips on how patients with cancer can eat better — from incorporating quick and easy protein sources to effective supermarket shopping strategies.

My cancer support group was as important to my cure and healing as my oncologist and surgeon.

The phase 2 DESTINY-PanTumor02 trial included patients with HER2-expressing solid tumors such as bladder, pancreatic and rare tumors.

Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors have changed the space for treating patients with CLL or SLL, with more on the way to potentially address drug resistance.

Cancer-related decisions put strain on relationships between myself and family members.

“In the poker game of life, if you’re dealt a bad set of cards, the best you can do is play them as well as you can,” a cancer survivor said.

When mindfulness was first recommended when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, I scoffed. But now, years later, I know how important a tool it can be.

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing remestemcel-L for the treatment of children with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.

Positive results have emerged from a trial testing PIPAC, a procedure used for appendiceal, ovarian, gastric and colon cancers that works by spraying chemotherapy directly onto tumors.

A common — but toxic — flower is being used to treat cancer.

When I share my story and use my cancer diagnosis to help others, cancer becomes a “club” that’s a little more inviting.

A recent study finds patients who test positive for an HPV biomarker may not be positive for HPV itself, and these patients see significantly lower five-year survival rates.

My daughter continues to be there for me throughout my cancer experience, even on my most difficult days.

My oncology team works together to take great care of myself and other patients.

Patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer treated with Imfinzi plus chemo before surgery or as monotherapy after surgery demonstrated significant improvements to event-free survival compared with those treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery, study results show.

Cabometyx plus Tecentriq failed to improve progression-free survival in patients with kidney cancer.

My major source of support throughout my journey was our local breast cancer support group.

When I was in the throes of cancer, I didn't know how to answer well-meaning people who asked, "How you doin'?"