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Oncology Drugs, Diagnostics Approved by the FDA in November 2024

December 2nd 2024, 4:00pm

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The FDA approved several drugs throughout November for the treatment of diseases including leukemia and biliary tract cancer, in addition to a diagnostic for solid cancers.

Certain Dietary Patterns May Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer

December 2nd 2024, 2:00pm

By Ashley Chan

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In patients with low-grade prostate cancer, adhering to the recommended dietary guidelines may slow the risk of prostate cancer progression.

Easing Out Fear and Welcoming in Hope

December 1st 2024, 7:00pm

By Wendy Austin

Article

Kim Moeller, a compassionate oncology nurse, empowers patients by alleviating fear and fostering hope through empathetic listening and personalized care.

The Challenge of Finding Out What My Cancer Type Was

November 30th 2024, 7:00pm

By Miranda L. Anderson-Cromer

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Before I underwent surgery to remove tumors on several organs, I was told it was the only way to determine what cancer I had.

First Patient Dosed in Study Assessing Immunotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer

November 30th 2024, 3:00pm

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

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The phase 1/2 study will assess next-generation immunotherapy alone and in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor in metastatic breast cancer.

Aerobic Exercise May Improve Self-Reported Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer

November 29th 2024, 8:00pm

By Spencer Feldman

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Aerobic exercise improved self-reported cognitive function in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer but had no effect on objective cognitive function.

A Breast Cancer Veteran’s Thanksgiving Reflection

November 29th 2024, 6:00pm

By Laura Yeager

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This year for Thankgiving, I reflected on how my life has been as a breast cancer veteran and how grateful I am for the support, love and care from my family.

Pregnancy-Associated Hematological Malignancies Linked With Complications

November 29th 2024, 4:00pm

By Alex Biese

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Researchers have found an increased frequency of severe maternal morbidity and obstetric complications among women who received a diagnosis of a hematological malignancy during pregnancy.

Counting Blessings Is Key to Living With Cancer

November 28th 2024, 6:00pm

By Kelly Irvin

Article

In the cancer world — or anywhere — the ability to give thanks in the midst of trials is an acquired skill. It must be practiced.

Phase 2 Study Assessing Alisertib in Metastatic Breast Cancer Subset Begins

November 28th 2024, 4:00pm

By Ashley Chan

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A phase 2 study for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer will be evaluating alisertib plus endocrine therapy.

How I Truly Learned to Live With Stage 4 Colon Cancer

November 27th 2024, 10:00pm

By Lauryn Cooney

Article

With stage 4 colon cancer, I still think about death, but I’ve learned how to live in the present to enjoy each day I have.

Truqap Combo May Improve Progression for Some With Prostate Cancer

November 27th 2024, 8:00pm

By Spencer Feldman

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Truqap combination showed a statistically and clinically meaningful improvement in radiographic progression-free survival for patients with PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.