October 11th 2024
Removing more lymph nodes during surgery may also increase the risk for death after surgery in muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
October 8th 2024
Cancer is complicated, especially with multiple diagnoses, oncologists, tests and integrative treatments, but AI can be a helpful tool.
October 4th 2024
Patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer experienced safe medical and surgical treatment with the NURE-combo.
October 1st 2024
Fotivda monotherapy may show better outcomes in second-line therapy than the combination of Opdivo and Fotivda in metastatic kidney cancer.
September 27th 2024
An expert answered CURE® readers’ questions on several aspects of a prostate cancer journey, including treatment options and sexual function.
Matters of Faith After a Cancer Diagnosis
Leaning on spiritual belief may strengthen patients' life purposes, but for many, it's common to temporarily loosen their grip on faith after a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Therapy at End of Life May Not Boost Survival
Patients who received systemic therapy at the end of life did not have longer overall survival averages than those who did not receive therapy at end of life.
Innovation and Resilience in the Genitourinary Cancer Space
Within the genitourinary cancer space, there have been many treatment advances over the past year.
Reflecting on My Two Cancer Triumphs on Father’s Day
I feel most thankful on Father's Day, especially after being told I'd never be able to have children.
Padcev Plus Keytruda Doesn’t Worsen Quality of Life in Bladder Cancer
Padcev and Keytruda improve survival and progression among patients with bladder cancer, but don’t adversely impact pain, functioning or quality of life.
Alonzo Mourning Has Prostate Cancer Surgery, ‘Felicity’ Actor Dies and More
From the NBA’s Alonzo Mourning opening up about his prostate surgery to an actor from “Felicity” dying of cancer, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.
Keytruda Plus Chemo May Improve Penile Cancer Outcomes
Keytruda plus platinum-based chemotherapy appeared to be safe and effective in treating penile squamous cell carcinoma.
Padcev Improves Outcomes for Cisplatin-Ineligible Bladder Cancer
For patients with cisplatin-ineligible bladder cancer, presurgical Padcev decreased the cancer stage without leading to delays in surgery.
A Poem About Finding Purpose and Looking Ahead During Cancer
Learning that I had cancer — melanoma and renal cell carcinoma — made me feel like I lost something, but I keep looking ahead.
Long-Term Postsurgical ADT May Reduce Prostate Cancer Metastasis Risk
Two years of postsurgical androgen deprivation therapy resulted in a 10-year metastasis-free survival rate of nearly 80%.
Words About Cancer Matter
During my time with cancer, I've come across words associated with cancer that I don't like and some that I appreciate.
Pluvicto May Slow Progression Earlier in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Treatment with Pluvicto following ARPI resulted in favorable progression and response outcomes in PSMA-positive mCRPR.
Lymph Node Radiation Reduced Death in Young Patients with Prostate Cancer
Whole-pelvic radiation conferred a 67% lower risk of all-cause mortality among patients younger than 65 with unfavorable-risk prostate cancer.
Olivia Munn Has Hysterectomy After Breast Cancer, Michael McDonald’s Lesson from Wife’s Cancer and More
From Olivia Munn opening up about undergoing a hysterectomy and egg retrieval to Michael McDonald’s learned lesson after his wife’s cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.
Erleada, ADT ‘One-Two Punch’ in Prostate Cancer Treatment
The postsurgical combination of androgen deprivation therapy and Erleada has shown promising results in prostate cancer.
Most BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer Responds to TAR-200 Treatment
A novel delivery system of gemcitabine called TAR-200 led to promising responses in certain patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
FDA to Review Injectable Opdivo for All Approved Indications
The Food and Drug Administration granted a Biologics License Application for subcutaneous Opdivo for potential approval.
Initial Quality of Life Decreases After Radiation in Prostate Cancer
Treatment with a certain radiation therapy worsens quality of life in patients with prostate cancer. An expert explains ways to mitigate side effects.
Embracing a New Way of Life After Cancer
After recovering from testicular cancer, I feel as though I've earned a second life where I face my fears head-on.
Urine Test Decreases Cystoscopies in Patients With Bladder Cancer
A urine test was shown to decrease the need for invasive cystoscopies in patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Enhertu Marks First Therapy Approved Across HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
Treatment with Enhertu “is an unprecedented approval” for patients with HER2-positive solid tumors who did not have many options, an expert told CURE®.
FDA Approves Anktiva Plus BCG for Certain Bladder Cancer Subset
A treatment combination of Anktiva and Bacillus Calmette-Guérin was approved by the FDA for certain patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Padcev-Keytruda Combo Nearly Doubles Survival Time in Bladder Cancer
The survival benefit observed with Padcev plus Keytruda was “unlike anything we’d seen before” for advanced bladder cancer, according to an expert.
Dickey Betts Died, ‘Shopaholic’ Author Announces Cancer Diagnosis and More
From the Allman Brothers Band’s singer Dickey Betts dying after a cancer diagnosis to the “Shopaholic” author announcing her glioblastoma diagnosis, here’s what is happening in the cancer space this week.
ADC FG-3246 May Show Promise in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Topline data has been released from a trial of antibody-drug conjugate FG-3246 for patients with pretreated, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Postsurgical Keytruda Improves Survival in Clear Cell Kidney Cancer
For decades, researchers have been seeking a therapy to improve outcomes for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma who underwent a nephrectomy.
Orgovyx Manages Testosterone, Reduces Side Effects in Prostate Cancer
Compared to other treatments, patients’ testosterone levels return to baseline levels faster following treatment with Orgovyx.
Anxiety About Scans and Other Cancer Tests
Anxiety over scans makes sense, but isn’t there more anxiety about other cancer tests, too?
Vitamin D Improves Bone Mineral Density in Prostate Cancer
Patients with prostate cancer receiving ADT who are vitamin D deficient may receive the most bone density benefits from high-dose vitamin D.
Getting Through Grief Caused By Cancer
When experiencing loss, always look forward and have hope.