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Kyprolis Shows Unprecedented Results in Delaying Disease Progression in Relapsed Myeloma
Adding the proteasome inhibitor Kyprolis (carfilzomib) after Revlimid (lenalidomide) in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma showed significant delay of disease progression.
Early Study Shows Keytruda Active in Hodgkin Lymphoma
An early study in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma that had progressed on several lines of treatment found that the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab) elicited a remarkable response.
Blincyto Leads to High MRD Response in B-Precursor ALL
At least 80 percent of patients with B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia had a complete minimal residual disease response after a single cycle of treatment with Blincyto (blinatumomab).
MPN Advocates Recognized
Kathleen Vogt is a dynamo when it comes to advocating for her husband Gary, who was diagnosed with a myeloprolifertive neoplasm (MPN) a number of years ago.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Elicits High Response Rate in Pediatric ALL
The CAR T-cell therapy CTL019 demonstrated an impressive complete response rate in pediatric patients with relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Nivolumab Achieves Encouraging Responses in Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
A small phase 1 trial found that certain patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), who had previously failed three or more therapies, responded to the immunotherapy nivolumab.
Patient Advocates Honored as MPN Heroes
Caregivers, patient advocates and a clinical researcher were honored at CURE's MPN Heroes event held on Dec. 5 in San Francisco.
Jakafi Approved for Polycythemia Vera
The FDA has approved Jakafi (ruxolitinib) as a treatment for patients with polycythemia vera who are resistant or intolerant to hydroxyurea, based on findings from the phase 3 RESPONSE trial.
Blincyto Approved for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The FDA approved the anti-CD19 immunotherapy Blincyto (blinatumomab) as a treatment for Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
The Giving of Thanks and Blessings Great and Small
This Thanksgiving, I wish you all moments filled wth friendship, togetherness, peace and HOPE and the gift of many blessings, great and small.
Reaching for the Brass Ring
A clinical trial, a targeted mutation and a little hope
Knowledge is Power: A Cancer Patient Navigates Her Diagnosis
The first few weeks following a cancer diagnosis can be the most challenging.
Helping Kids Cope Requires Honesty, Creativity
Consistency, truthfulness and age-appropriate conversations are vital for children in adjusting to a parent's cancer survivorship.
Tips for Caregivers
To promote physical, emotional and spiritual health while moving into survivorship, a number of caregiver support organizations offer recommendations.
What's in a Picture: Scans for Lymphoma Recurrence
Despite the lack of data to justify them, periodic surveillance PET scans during remission are performed frequently.
Caring for Patients with Advanced Cancer
For caregivers, the challenges of caring for patients become more complicated when the cancer returns and the patient approaches the end of life.
The Motivation to Move
Physical activity may be as powerful as anything that comes from a bottle, but how much and how often is as individual as every pill in your medicine cabinet.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Receives Breakthrough Designation for ALL
The CAR T-cell therapy JCAR015 received breakthrough therapy designation as a treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL.
When Someone You Love Has Brain Cancer
When caring for someone who has undergone brain surgery, practice patience and ask for support.
Post-Craniotomy Care
Experts offer suggestions on post-surgery care after brain cancer.
Getting Booked - Stat
Gaining access to that top-notch doctor or medical center can present a larger hurdle for someone with an uncommon malignancy, but it is possible with a few tips.
Surviving Caregiving
Even after treatment ends, cancer impacts caregivers as well as patients.
The Lung Cancer Alliance Focuses on Advances in Lung Cancer Screening, Treatment and Quality of Life
A Q&A with Maureen Rigney, director of community and support services for the Lung Cancer Alliance.
Chewing the Fat
People with cancer are encouraged to engage in honest, early discussions about diet with healthcare providers, not only to help them feel better during treatment, but also so that they will worry less.
Recovering from Brain Cancer Surgery Takes Time
Patients who undergo surgery for brain cancer may need to be patient during recovery.
An ePatient's Search for Hope
Finding new treatment options for my metastatic lung cancer
Oncology on Canvas Art Competition Inspires Those Impacted by Cancer
A competition and mural project allow those affected by cancer to express themselves through art.
Coping with the Uncertainty of DCIS
Given the mixed messages involved, it's not surprising that women with ductal carcinoma in situ can become anxious and sometimes unduly alarmed by the diagnosis.
Vaccine Rindopepimut Shows Benefit in Compassionate Use Study
Investigational vaccine appears to help progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with a type of glioblastoma.
Immunotherapy's Potential in Neuro-Oncology
Immunotherapy is coming of age not only in general oncology, but also in neuro-oncology.