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The Anxieties I Face Before Chemo Treatments for CLL
As I visit the cancer center for chemotherapy to treat my CLL, I can’t help but take note of how different cancer may look in each person.
Updated Cancer-Related Fatigue Guidelines List Helpful Interventions
Cancer-related fatigue guidelines from 2024 explained which interventions help manage the side effect and explain why certain medications may not be helpful.
Coming Back After Life Support
Not only Julie Kirby, RN, OCN, make a recovery, but she has returned to nursing and manages our chemotherapy department.
Love and Family Were My Weapons Against Cancer
My wife and children were by my side as I underwent grueling and life-changing prostate cancer treatment.
I’m Not the Same Since Cancer — and I’m Thankful for That
Cancer gave me a new “fluffy” perspective on life.
Former YouTube CEO Dies of Cancer, Moonshot Initiative Gets $150 Million and More
From Susan Wojcicki and Rachael Lillis dying of cancer to the President Biden announcing that Cancer Moonshot initiative received $150 million, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space.
Body Mass Index May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Treatment Decisions
Patients with NSCLC who are overweight or obese should discuss chemotherapy versus immunotherapy for frontline treatment, research showed.
FDA Approves Presurgical, Postsurgical Imfinzi in Some With NSCLC
Imfinzi has been approved as a presurgical treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and postsurgical treatment alone in surgically removable NSCLC.
Genetic Variations Influence Relapse Risk for Some Children with B-ALL
Researchers have identified genetic differences that can make leukemia relapse more or less likely among pediatric patients.
Postoperative Radiotherapy May Not Reduce Long-Term Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
Treatment with postoperative radiotherapy for early breast cancer was beneficial within the first decade, but then the risk of recurrence may increase.
How Physical and Emotional Scars Affected Me During Cancer
My views on scars — both physical and emotional — changed throughout my cancer experience.
Polypharmacy May Shorten Survival in Lung Cancer
Patients with NSCLC taking five or more medications tended to have worse survival, highlighting the need for medication management, research showed.
AC699 Fast-Tracked for ESR1-Mutant Breast Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration will fast-track the development of AC699 for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative ESR1-mutant advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Less-Intense Chemotherapy May Be Preferrable in Older Patients with AML
Researchers compared health-related quality of life among patients ages 60 and older with acute myeloid leukemia undergoing different chemotherapy regimens.
FDA Approves Niktimvo for Chronic GVHD
Niktimvo was approved for adults and children with chronic, pretreated graft-versus-host disease.
The Right Mindset Helped Me Focus on Healing After Stage 4 Cancer
Reflecting on different reminders that have helped me maintain an empowering mindset and stay motivated on healing with cancer, one day at a time.
Dose-Dense Chemo for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer May Be Feasible
Patients with locally advanced muscle-invasive bladder cancer may benefit from dose-dense gemcitabine and cisplatin.
I Found ‘My Place’ After Being Diagnosed With Cancer
My local Gilda’s Club chapter helped me through cancer, so I continued to go after finishing treatment
Olomorasib, Keytruda Combo Is Safe for Lung Cancer Subset
Olomorasib plus Keytruda was proven to be safe and well tolerated for patients with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
Is It Possible to Forget Having Breast Cancer?
After a decade of surviving cancer, I’ve wondered if it’s possible to truly forget I had breast cancer. After a small incident, I thought perhaps it was possible. Now I’m not so sure.
TILs in Early Stage TNBC May Have Potential as Biomarker
Levels of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in patients with stage 1 triple-negative breast cancer may be a biomarker to help with optimized treatment plans.
Lessons From Cancer: Help Yourself by Helping Others
Helping others through their cancer experience helped with my own feelings of survivor's guilt.
How Patients With Cancer Can Prepare for Virtual Care Visits
With attitudes evolving around telemedicine in oncology, one doctor explains how patients can get ready for a video appointment with their provider.
My Olympics With Multiple Myeloma
After my myeloma diagnosis, each day is my own personal Olympics, filled with trials and triumph.
FDA Approval of Lymphir Is ‘Thrilling’ for Rare Lymphoma
One researcher explains the science behind Lymphir, recently approved by the FDA for relapsed/refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
I Knew I Had Breast Cancer Before My Official Diagnosis
When I noticed a lump in my breast, I immediately knew what it would be, so I worked to advocate for myself.
My Challenge With Insurance as My Wife’s Cancer Caregiver
Even though my wife became quadriplegic after her breast cancer progressed, our insurance still did not help us out, so I became her caregiver full-time.
Being Active Can Help Frailty After Cancer Treatment
Walking up and down the street a few times a day can help prevent patients with kidney or bladder cancers from becoming deconditioned.
Accepting the Good and Bad During Chemotherapy
During chemotherapy for my chronic lymphocytic leukemia, I try my best to appreciate the positive aspects of life, like flowers and friends.
ctDNA-Guided Treatment De-escalation Feasible in Advanced NSCLC
One expert explains how a break in TKI treatment could alleviate some toxicities, such as rash, for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.