Longer follow-up of the phase 2 LUNAR trial showed a 62% lower risk of progression, additional hormone therapy or death with 177Lu-PNT2002 plus radiation.
|Articles|March 28, 2013
Words of Wisdom
Tips to patients who recently received a cancer diagnosis.
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CURE asked a group of survivors to offer their tips to patients who recently received a cancer diagnosis. Here are some of their suggestions:
> Bring someone along to take notes at all appointments.
> Learn how to evaluate websites and be wary of blogs.
> Get a second opinion.
> Consider a clinical trial.
> Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
> Stay active.
> Be open to experimental options because new treatments and therapies are coming up all the time.
> Ask for help and accept it when offered.
> Join a support group.
> Get counseling to cope.
> Ask about long-term and late effects.
> Get a treatment plan.
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