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‘You Could Save a Life’: AML Survivor Reflects on Stem Cell Transplant

October 2nd 2023, 10:00pm

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“Full-time mom, full-time hairdresser, full-time wife” Maggie Cambora, who received a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia in 2020, received a stem cell transplant.

Vitamin C/D Supplements Decrease Complications in Patients with AML

September 11th 2023, 1:00pm

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Patients with acute myeloid leukemia who took vitamin C and D supplements experienced fewer complications, but no overall survival benefits.

Intensive Vs. Non-Intensive Chemo Has Similar Results in Elderly Patients With AML

September 9th 2023, 3:00pm

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Elderly patients with acute myeloid leukemia did not experience a difference in relapse-free survival or non-relapse mortality with intensive versus non-intensive chemotherapy.

Comfort Care Companion

September 1st 2023, 5:00pm

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Sitting vigil next to an end-of-life patient.

NASCAR Crew Chief Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, GoFundMe Is Made for James Casey and More

August 25th 2023, 3:00pm

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From a former patient with cancer lives her dream of working alongside her doctor, to NASCAR crew chief Tommy Baldwin Jr. announcing his cancer diagnosis, this is what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

Celebrating Survival with a Meager Budget

August 5th 2023, 5:00pm

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Enjoying things right in front of me.

Nexavar Maintenance Improves Survival for Patients with AML Subset

July 23rd 2023, 5:00pm

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Patients with a subset of acute myeloid leukemia may have improved survival rates and lower risk of relapse with Nexavar maintenance.

FDA Approves Vanflyta Regimen for AML Subset

July 21st 2023, 1:18pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved a Vanflyta regimen for patients with FLT-ITD—positive acute myeloid leukemia.

Balancing Volunteerism and Self-Care During Cancer Survivorship

July 20th 2023, 5:00pm

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After recovering from a bone marrow transplant to tackle a recurrence of acute myeloid leukemia, I started to volunteer.

A Few Lasting Side Effects That Aren't So Bad

July 15th 2023, 5:00pm

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I couldn't believe that I would benefit from some of the side effects of my cancer treatment.