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Keytruda Improves Disease-Free Survival in Some With Urothelial Carcinoma
Among patients with high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma, postsurgical Keytruda extended the time some lived without signs of cancer.
In a World of Rushing, Cancer Taught Me to Slow Down
With my myelodysplastic syndrome and age, I find it hard to keep up; however, cancer and fatigue have taught me to live at my own pace.
Swimsuit Model Reveals Ovarian Cancer, Hockey Pro Shares Diagnosis and More
From model Bianca Balti’s ovarian cancer diagnosis to hockey pro’s testicular cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
Survival Rate Increased With Yervoy-Opdivo Combo in Kidney Cancer
The 12-month survival rates in patients with non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma showed improvements after treatment with Yervoy plus Opdivo.
Rybrevant Plus Chemo Approved by FDA in Lung Cancer Subset
The FDA has approved Rybrevant plus chemotherapy in certain patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Study Confirms Lenvima’s Benefits in Thyroid Cancer
First-time treatment with Lenvima continues to outperform other treatments for thyroid cancer.
Navigating the ‘Ever-Evolving Trajectory’ of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Through communication and education, patients with metastatic breast cancer may be able to balance treatment with quality of life.
How Cancer Bracelets Can Help Spread Awareness
I bought 14 precious cancer bracelets in a discount store to help spread awareness about cancer — something I’m ready to speak out about.
Infections May Impact Survival, Quality of Life in Patients With MDS
While infections pose a risk for morbidity and mortality among patients with MDS, more needs to be studied about the topic, researchers urged.
Braftovi Regimen Is Promising in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
In patients with BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, a combination of Braftovi, Erbitux and chemotherapy showed promising antitumor activity.
Patients With Lower-Risk Myelofibrosis May Respond to Jakafi
Although Jakafi has been approved for patients with higher-risk myelofibrosis, those with lower-risk disease may also benefit from this treatment.
Why Transfusion Independence Matters for Patients With MDS
An expert explained the burden that red blood cell transfusions can place on patients with MDS.
Healing and Reflecting on My Ovarian Cancer Experience
The past 15 months have been challenging regarding treatment for my ovarian cancer. But today, my goal is to focus on healing my mind, body and soul.
Trodelvy May Improve Responses in Bladder Cancer Subtype
Trodelvy in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer may provide another option for those whose disease progressed after checkpoint inhibitors.
Kisqali Plus Aromatase Inhibitor Shows Benefits in HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer
Findings from the NATALEE trial show that the combination of Kisqali and an aromatase inhibitor resulted in disease-free benefits in a breast cancer subset.
FDA Approves Keytruda Plus Chemo for Pleural Mesothelioma Subset
Keytruda plus chemo has been approved for unresectable advanced or metastatic malignant pleural mesothelioma based on findings from the KEYNOTE-483 trial.
Vonjo Improves Thrombocytopenia, Anemia in Patients With Myelofibrosis
Vonjo was also shown to improve overall survival in patients with myelofibrosis treated with Vonjo in the real-world setting.
FDA Approves Kisqali Regimen for HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer
Kisqali has been FDA-approved with an aromatase inhibitor as postsurgical treatment for some with early breast cancer at a high risk of recurrence.
Strangers, Manners and a Personal Side of Breast Cancer
I am still struggling to navigate the intrusive questions of well-meaning strangers 17 years after surviving inflammatory breast cancer.
Adaptive NSCLC Study Fails to Produce Improved Results, Clinical Benefits in Some
Imfinzi with monalizumab and ceralasertib showed promising long-term benefits in advanced NSCLC, but no other combinations significantly improved results.
Treatment Switching May Be Less Likely With Brukinsa vs Other BTK Inhibitors in CLL/SLL
Treatment with Brukinsa may lower the rates of switching therapies compared with Calquence and Imbruvica in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Presurgical Cetrelimab With TAR-200 Shows Responses in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who were treated with presurgical chemotherapy may have a 55% lower risk of death, research shows.
AI May Predict Cancer Mutations in Lung, Other Cancers
An artificial intelligence model was shown to predict tumor mutation burden in lung cancer and other diseases.
Breastfeeding Is OK in Breast Cancer Subset During Hormone Therapy Break
In patients with HR-positive breast cancer who recently gave birth, breastfeeding is OK during a break from receiving hormone therapy.
Several Resources I Counted on During Treatment for AML
Before receiving treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, I made it a point to take advantage of all the resources that were available to me.
Targeted Therapy Outperforms Standard Care in Metastatic Solid Cancers
Patients with metastatic disease whose cancers were tested and treated for specific mutations tended to have better outcomes than those given the standard of care.
Therapies for Some With Prostate Cancer Focuses on Reducing Side Effects
At the 2024 ESMO Congress, an expert explained how Nubeqa may reduce fatigue-related side effects in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
Imfinzi Continuously Demonstrates Survival Benefit in Limited Stage SCLC
Patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer saw improvements in progression-free survival and overall survival with Imfinzi versus placebo.
Perioperative Imfinzi, Neoadjuvant Chemo Improves Survival in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Imfinzi and chemotherapy before surgery, followed by Imfinzi after surgery, generated survival benefits in cisplatin-eligible muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Enhertu Maintains Quality of Life in Metastatic Breast Cancer Subgroup
Enhertu also improved the time to deterioration for pain and other factors in patients with HR-positive, HER2-low and -ultralow metastatic breast cancer.