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Dr. Noor Abuhadra and patient Shay Elkins discuss overcoming barriers to cancer treatment access and reimbursement. Shay shares her relatively smooth experience with insurance coverage, while Dr. Abuhadra emphasizes that healthcare teams will fight for patient coverage, especially when treatments are backed by research and FDA approval. Dr. Abuhadra also mentions having a financial clearance department to handle denials and secure approvals, as well as training staff to fill out prior authorization forms. Shay underlines the importance of self-advocacy and leveraging online communities for both emotional support and practical advice.

Overcoming Barriers to Treatment Access and Reimbursement

Dr. Noor Abuhadra discusses managing adverse events in patients receiving TRODELVY (sacituzumab govitecan), a later-line systemic therapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Shay Elkins, a patient, shares her experience with significant side effects including diarrhea, low white blood cell counts, and hair loss, while Dr. Abuhadra emphasizes the need for proactive management of these issues to maximize treatment time and maintain quality of life. 

Managing Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Later Line Systemic Therapy for Metastatic TNBC

Shay Elkins, a patient with triple negative breast cancer, shares her experience of relapse six months post-treatment, eventually leading her to seek a second opinion for her recurring symptoms. Dr. Noor Abuhadra discusses second-line treatment options for metastatic triple negative breast cancer, emphasizing newer therapies like antibody drug conjugates and PARP inhibitors, and highlights the evolving landscape that offers hope for patients.

Second-Line Therapy for Metastatic TNBC

Dr Noor Abuhadra discusses the various first-line treatment options for metastatic TNBC, highlighting the importance of PDL1 expression for immunotherapy and germline testing for targeted therapies like PARP inhibitors. Patient Shay Elkins shares her treatment journey, from her initial chemo and immunotherapy to surgical intervention, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative approach with her healthcare team and the supportive role of nursing staff.

Initial Treatment Options for Metastatic TNBC

Dr Nour Abahadra of Memorial Sloan Kettering discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Patient guest, Shay Elkins, shares her experience, from discovering a rapidly growing tumor to navigating her diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the importance of personalized support and resources available online.

Background on Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Joseph Wood and his caregiver, Deborah Wood, provide advice for patients and caregivers with prostate cancer who may be in similar situations, and comment on the support they have received from their family and community.

Support and Advice for Patients with mCRPC and Their Caregivers

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Cervical Cancer

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Kidney

 – Also known as renal cancer is the result of malignant cells forming a tumor(s) on the kidneys, the majority of which begin in the tubules of the kidney. Undetected tumors can become very large. Renal cancer is among the top ten more common types of cancer for both males and females. The average age to be diagnosed with kidney cancer is 64 and it is very unusual for a young person to be diagnosed with renal cancer. Renal cancer remains difficult to detect early on for two main reasons: kidneys are located so deeply within the body that if a small tumor or lump of cancer is growing in one or both of the kidneys it is very difficult to detect by physical assessment, and there are no routine tests that have shown to cut down on overall death rate of kidney cancer so routine screenings are not currently recommended.

 – There are five main types of renal cancer: Wilms tumor, lymphoma, sarcoma, transitional cell carcinoma, and renal cell carcinoma. Renal cell carcinoma is by far the most common accounting for about 85 percent of all types of renal cancer. The risk factors associated with kidney cancer and the resulting targeted therapy make this a high percentage of successful treatment if caught early usually by the results from a CT scan.

 – A kidney cancer symptom is something that is felt or experienced by an individual but not detected by someone else, for example, fatigue. Some possible symptoms of renal/kidney cancers are low back pain, loss of appetite, or fatigue.

 – Signs in contrast to symptoms are something that can be detected by someone other than the person with the disease such as elevated blood pressure. Some of the possible signs of renal cancer are anemia, blood in the urine, a lump on the side or back, fever, or unexplained weight loss.

 – The kidney cancer awareness ribbon is orange.

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Kidney Cancer

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Lung Cancer

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Prostate Cancer

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Thyroid Cancer

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-altering. Although every situation is unique, the emotional experience and need for guidance and support is universal. You will undoubtedly have many questions and concerns. At CURE, we recognize the power of information and community. Our medical experts, patient guests, caregivers, and family members featured on CURE Connections® are here to share their insights based on their own knowledge and experiences.

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