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Warmth, Friendship and Compassion in Cancer Care. December 31st 2024. Carla Chapman, a nurse at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is recognized for her unwavering support of patients, while Deb Christensen, an oncologist and patient advocate, dedicates her life to helping patients through volunteer work and education.
FDA Approval of Trodelvy Withdrawn for Urothelial Carcinoma
Oct 22, 2024 · Trodelvy received accelerated approval from the FDA in April 2021 for this specific indication, which was based on findings from the phase 2 TROPHY-U-01 study, which focused on findings related to the tumor response rate and duration of response. The FDA noted that the continued approval of Trodelvy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer would be contingent on the confirmatory ...
Lymphedema Myths and Misconceptions, From Exercise to Blood …
Nov 13, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Lymphedema risk varies significantly by cancer type and lymph node removal extent, necessitating personalized risk assessments. Misconceptions about lymphedema precautions, such as avoiding blood pressure checks on …
First Patients Dosed in Phase 2 Trial of Ropidoxuridine for …
Oct 29, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Ropidoxuridine is being tested in a phase 2 trial for glioblastoma, aiming to enhance radiation therapy effectiveness. The drug converts to idoxuridine, integrating into DNA to sensitize cells to radiation, with lower toxicity than idoxuridine.
How I Used Turkey Tail Mushrooms Alongside Cancer Treatment
Jan 8, 2024 · At first, I ordered little vials of tincture online. There are plenty of companies that make and sell tincture, a concoction of alcohol imbued or infused with the essence of some plant, herb, or, in this case, mushroom.
Nemvaleukin Shows Manageable Safety Profile in Advanced Solid …
Dec 3, 2024 · Treatment with nemvaleukin in patients with advanced solid tumors was shown to have promising antitumor activity and was well-tolerated. The phase 1/2 ARTISTRY-1 study, published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, included 243 patients with advanced solid tumors.These tumor types included — but were not limited to — melanoma, kidney cancer, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, non ...
Short-Course Radiation Aids Survival in Older Patients With …
4 days ago · Treatment with Dihydroxy-6-(18 F)fluoro-L-phenylalanine (18 F-DOPA) PET−guided, dose-escalated, hypofractionated proton beam therapy was associated with an improved overall survival (OS) compared with historical controls in patients aged 65 years and older with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, as well as an acceptable adverse effect (AE, side effects) profile, according to data from a single ...
What’s the Plan for Patients With Melanoma After Surgery?
Jan 10, 2024 · Patients with melanoma that is fully resectable (meaning it can be removed via surgery) and their care teams need to remain vigilant in case of possible disease recurrence or metastasis (when cancer spreads to other parts of a patient’s body).
Seven 'Sure' Ways to Get Cancer - Curetoday
Jul 8, 2020 · The FDA approved several drugs in December for the treatment of diseases, including pancreatic adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, skin cancer and graft-versus-host disease.
The ABCs of ADCs in Breast Cancer - curetoday.com
Dec 6, 2024 · Key Takeaways. ADCs have rapidly evolved, with 13 FDA-approved drugs targeting various cancers, improving efficacy and tolerability. Innovations include targeting cancer-specific proteins, enhancing antibody properties, and optimizing drug delivery mechanisms.