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Dinosaurs Had Cancer Too, Former 'Survivor' Contestant Receiving Cancer Treatment, and More
August 7th 2020From the recent discovery of osteosarcoma in a dinosaur bone to NFL player Nate Solder opting out of the upcoming season for health concerns, here’s what’s making headlines in the cancer space this week.
Opdivo-Yervoy Combination Shows Promise in Certain Patients with Previously Treated RCC
August 6th 2020While the combination of Opdivo and Yervoy is one of several treatment options for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, many patients will likely progress after initial treatment. However, new research shows that when used after immune checkpoint inhibition, the combination shows promise.
A Cancer Survivor's Anxiety Soars After Losing Health Insurance
August 5th 2020Even though I knew I was eligible for COBRA and that it would come into effect soon, my anxiety soared and grew as the days progressed. I told anybody who would listen that a cancer survivor in the time of COVID cannot be without insurance for even a second.
FDA Grants Novel Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Fast Track Designation
August 5th 2020The FDA’s fast track designation for BST-236 to treat adults aged 75 years or older with acute myeloid leukemia, or who have comorbidities that prevent the use of intensive induction chemotherapy, may open the doors to an accelerated approval.
Missing Out on The High School Experience is Painful, But It's Also Survivable
August 4th 2020A colon cancer survivor reflects on receiving her first diagnosis as a high school student, and offers current students whose academic careers have been altered by COVID-19 some advice on how they'll get through the missed experiences.
Patient Assessment Tool May Provide Insight into Health-Related Quality of Life in AML
August 4th 2020A patient assessment tool, known as the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Leukemia (FACT-Leu), was a viable and valid outcome measure for patients with acute myeloid leukemia not eligible for intensive therapy.
Possible Triplet Regimen Shows Promise For Certain Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
August 4th 2020“Overall, the take-home point is that it's a small study so far and the follow-up time is still short, but it is pretty exciting preliminary data,” said Dr. Courtney DiNardo about the combination of Tibsovo plus Venclexta – with or without Vidaza – in IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia.
Don't Let Anxiety Ruin The Days Leading Up to Your Next Scan
July 31st 2020I asked fellow patients with cancer and survivors on Twitter for advice on coping strategies to combat "Scanxiety" and some suggested making a conscious attempt to not let anxiety ruin the days leading up to your next scan. I gave it a shot, and it worked.