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Targeted Therapy Outperforms Standard Care in Metastatic Solid Cancers

September 16th 2024, 4:29pm

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Patients with metastatic disease whose cancers were tested and treated for specific mutations tended to have better outcomes than those given the standard of care.

FDA OKed New Drug Application for Novel Glioblastoma Treatment

September 8th 2024, 5:00pm

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The novel glioblastoma treatment, APTN-101, had its new drug application accepted by the FDA.

6 FDA Cancer Approvals from August 2024

August 21st 2024, 7:00pm

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In August 2024, the FDA approved six new cancer treatments, including some that haven’t previously been approved.

Voranigo for Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma an ‘Important Step Forward’

August 19th 2024, 3:00pm

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The first FDA-approved systemic therapy may be beneficial to patients with low-grade astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with IDH1 or 2 mutations.

Informed Consent from Patients With Glioblastoma Is a ‘Big Thing’

August 8th 2024, 7:00pm

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For patients with glioblastoma, collecting information about their disease and treatment options is important before providing informed consent.

Voranigo Approved by FDA For Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma

August 6th 2024, 8:04pm

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The FDA has approved Voranigo to treat certain patients with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with select mutations, following surgery.

What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

August 1st 2024, 1:00pm

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I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.

How Patients With Glioblastoma Can Cope With Cognitive Impairments

July 22nd 2024, 7:12pm

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Putting notes on the fridge is one method that may help patients with glioblastoma who have worsened short-term memory, an expert explained.

Teddi Mellencamp Reveals More Melanoma Lesions, Michael Strahan’s Daughter Cancer-Free and More

July 19th 2024, 3:00pm

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From Teddi Mellencamp revealing that she had more melanoma spots removed to Isabella Strahan announcing being cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Paxalisib May Improve Survival in Some With Glioblastoma

July 11th 2024, 9:00pm

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Results from a phase 2/3 study demonstrated that paxalisib led to a 3.8-month survival improvement in some patients with glioblastoma.