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8 Things to Do While in the Hospital for Cancer Treatment

August 26th 2024, 5:00pm

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While spending weeks in the hospital for acute myeloid leukemia, I tried eight fun things to keep me busy.

Less-Intense Chemotherapy May Be Preferrable in Older Patients with AML

August 14th 2024, 8:00pm

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Researchers compared health-related quality of life among patients ages 60 and older with acute myeloid leukemia undergoing different chemotherapy regimens.

Experiencing Loneliness as a Cancer Survivor

August 7th 2024, 5:00pm

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After receiving cancer treatment and leaving the hospital, sometimes it feels like a safety net has been pulled away and loneliness sets in.

Surviving Acute Myeloid Leukemia Has Finally Sunk In

June 26th 2024, 5:00pm

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Being able to live independently and enjoy life’s beauty summon feelings of gratitude and euphoria more often now.

Standard Treatment With Adjustments May Extend Survival in Older Patients With AML

May 28th 2024, 7:00pm

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Patients aged 80 and older are often excluded from receiving the standard regimen for acute myeloid leukemia. However, research showed that some patients can tolerate the therapy.

Ziftomenib Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by FDA in R/R AML

April 23rd 2024, 3:00pm

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The investigational drug ziftomenib is currently being evaluated for patients with relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant acute myeloid leukemia.

My ‘Other Birthday’ is Coming Up After Cancer

April 22nd 2024, 5:00pm

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What it’s like having a “second birthday” after receiving a bone marrow transplant for my AML.

Twitch Streamer, ‘Ninja’ Announces Melanoma Diagnosis, LSU Quarterback Honors Teammate With Cancer and More

March 29th 2024, 3:00pm

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From Fortnight player, “Ninja” announcing his melanoma diagnosis to an LSU quarterback sporting the name of his teammate with brain cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

Blood Cancer Drug Decreases Levels of Anti-Fungal Medication

March 19th 2024, 9:00pm

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Patients taking Tibsovo to treat MDS or AML may want to discuss the appropriate medications to treat and prevent infections, an expert said.

Discombobulation Caused By Cancer

March 13th 2024, 5:00pm

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I recently heard a story about a patient's personality change because of cancer, and it reminded me of the hyperactive delirium I experienced.