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Zynyz Plus Chemo Combo Improves Survival in Recurrent/Metastatic SCAC

September 14th 2024, 11:00pm

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Adding Zynyz to carboplatin and paclitaxel prolonged survival without progression in chemotherapy-naive recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.

Lessons From Cancer: Help Yourself by Helping Others

August 13th 2024, 1:00pm

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Helping others through their cancer experience helped with my own feelings of survivor's guilt.

My Cancer Story: From Unsuspicious Symptoms to an Oncology Support Group

September 1st 2023, 9:00pm

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At first, I thought I had hemorrhoids, but ended up eventually being diagnosed with anal cancer.

HPV Causes Multiple Cancers, Though Knowledge on the Connection Is Lagging

April 18th 2023, 9:00pm

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HPV vaccination rates and public knowledge about the connection between the virus and certain cancer types are below what they should be, research found.

Three-Drug Regimen Boosts Outcomes in HPV-Related Cancers

January 4th 2023, 10:00pm

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A novel three-drug combination bested standard-of-care regimens for patients with human papillomavirus-related cancers, according to phase 2 study results.

HPV-Related Cancer Changed My Outlook on Life and Made Me an Advocate for Vaccination

September 21st 2022, 9:00pm

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Cancer made me more empathetic, as well as an advocate for the HPV vaccine.

I Found My Voice in My Cancer Care and Refused Decisions I Was Uncomfortable With

September 6th 2022, 1:00pm

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After I was diagnosed with anal cancer, doctors wanted me to get an colostomy bag, but I refused. Later on, I had to voice my concern about a drug that could improve my chances for survival.

Novel Therapy Granted Priority Review By FDA for Treatment of Anal Cancer Subset

January 22nd 2021, 7:00pm

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The priority review will focus on retifanlimab for the treatment of certain adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal who did not tolerate platinum-based chemotherapy. Currently, according to Incyte, there are no approved treatments for this patient population.

Anal Cancer: Locking Out an Intruder

August 24th 2020, 9:00pm

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To halt the rise of anal cancer, everyone eligible needs to be vaccinated against HPV, which causes most cases of the disease.

Cancer Related Clinical Care of Sexual and Fender Minorities

February 25th 2020, 12:40am

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Sexual and gender minorities are not receiving the same standard of clinical care as other patients with cancer.