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FDA Approves Tecelra to Treat Synovial Sarcoma
Tecelra is the first cell therapy to be approved for a solid cancer in the United States, and marks the end of a decade-long drought of new drugs for this patient population.
FDA Expands Approval of Jemperli Plus Chemo for Some With Endometrial Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved Jemperli with carboplatin and paclitaxel for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Navigating Nutrition, Frailty During Kidney or Bladder Cancer Is Key
Considering nutrition and frailty earlier on may help patients achieve better health-related quality of life during kidney cancer and bladder cancer.
Sharing Body Positivity after a Mastectomy
Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy.
Rybrevant Combo Improves Survival in EGFR-Mutated, Advanced NSCLC
Among patients with EGFR-mutated, advanced NSCLC, frontline treatment with Rybrevant plus Leclaza significantly prolonged progression-free survival.
What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis
I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Calquence-Based CLL Regimen May Improve Survival
A novel Calquence regimen demonstrated improved outcomes in certain patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Cyclophosphamide ‘Opens the Registry Up’ for Stem Cell Transplants
Post-transplant cyclophosphamide decreased the risk of complications in patients with blood cancers who underwent a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor.
Connection to Others Helps Me Avoid Survivor’s Guilt
I’ve been involved in the cancer community — in one way or another — since the 1990s, when my mother was facing breast cancer.
From Comfort to Cure in Cancer Care: Use Palliative Care From the Start
A doctor explains how oncology palliative care can be lifesaving for patients with cancer.
Irrational Cancer: Nothing About This Disease Makes Sense
I kept picking at these possibilities, grasping for reasons why cancer was happening to me rather than someone else.
FDA Approves Darzalex Faspro Regimen for Some With Multiple Myeloma
The FDA approved Darzalex Faspro with Velcade, Revlimid and dexamethasone for select patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
IMNN-001 May Extend Survival in Advanced Gynecologic Cancers
Patients with advanced gynecologic cancer given IMNN-001 with presurgical chemotherapy tended to live nearly a year longer.
Lung Cancer PD-L1 Expression Does Not Affect Efficacy of Xalkori
Treatment responses to Xalkori were not affected by PD-L1 expression in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer and ROS1 rearrangements.
Cancer Forced Me to Learn About Time
Cancer tried to zap my will to live and taught me to learn about time. After being diagnosed, I realized that I had to make the most of each day.
Genetic Mutations May Predict Chemo Response in Bladder Cancer
Certain genetic mutations were associated with better responses to presurgical chemotherapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
I Was Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer While Waiting for a Hysterectomy
My health care team was monitoring me for cancer due to a BRCA mutation. When a hysterectomy got delayed for various reasons, I ended up with ovarian cancer.
First Patient Dosed in Head and Neck Cancer Trial of Petosemtamab
Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma can talk to their care team about a trial evaluating petosemtamab for recurrent or metastatic disease.
Novel Antibody-Drug Conjugate to Be Tested in Lung, Gynecologic Cancers
A novel antibody-drug conjugate received an investigational new drug application for patients with gynecologic and lung cancers.
Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Launches the 2024 Youth Art Contest: Igniting Young Minds Against Stomach Cancer
DDF uses creative expression to inspire the next generation of patient advocates.
Undergoing Chemo Was Not What I Imagined It Would Be
I watched two relatives go through cancer treatment. When I received my own diagnosis, I was thankful that my chemotherapy was more tolerable.
Myeloma-Related Questions to Ask After Diagnosis
From finding reputable info to asking, “Do I really need all these drugs?” experts weighed in on important questions to ask after a myeloma diagnosis.
How a Chance Meeting Changed My Life After Cancer
As soon as one cancer survivor spoke, I knew I had to meet and offer to work with her.
A Meeting on the Chemo Ward Changed My Perspective on Life
I had a mindset shift when I met someone during chemotherapy treatment who told me that I’d die of my disease, like everyone else.
Our Guardian Angel in Cancer Care
Her beautiful smile and handy note pad were always there when we needed her most at the infusion center.
What I’m Glad I Knew (and Didn’t) With Myeloma
When I fell in love, I didn’t know my husband would end up getting cancer, but I also glad I learned that normal people like me can make a difference.
23andMe, Advocacy Organizations Partner on Lung Cancer Genetics Study
23andMe and 20 lung cancer advocacy organizations are working to improve lung cancer detection, risk reduction and care.
Navigating Cancer Together
Being a breast cancer survivor herself, Nancy knows how to connect with the patients. She understands what they are going through, and she knows what types of testing or medications are needed for their diagnosis.
Scalp Cooling for Chemo-Induced Hair Loss Doesn’t Hurt, Sessions Are Long
Questions about whether scalp cooling is painful and how long sessions last were answered by an expert during an interview with CURE®.
How I Kept My Spirits Up While Hospitalized for Cancer
It’s easy to fall into depression and anxiety during long hospitalizations for cancer, but creativity helped pull me out of those negative feelings.